MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Trade Bill – Green win protects current standards
Source: Green Party of England and Wales 20 March 2019 The government are due to amend the Trade Bill today to protect existing standards for animal welfare, workers rights and the environment in future trade agreements. They have submitted a slightly tweaked version of the amendment put forward by Green Party Baroness Jones. Jenny Jones’ amendment on […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to research on hot tea and oesophageal cancer
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments March 20, 2019 Research published in the International Journal of Cancer claims to strengthen the existing evidence supporting an association between hot beverage drinking and esophageal cancer. Prof Stephen Evans, Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), said: “This is basically good observational […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: CHP investigates two cases of measles infection
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region CHP investigates two cases of measles infection CHP investigates two cases of measles infection *********************************************** The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (March 20) investigating two cases of measles infection and hence reminded the public that vaccination is the most effective […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: WASPI women “should get compensation”
Source: Party of Wales Plaid Cymru has said that women who have suffered after not being notified of State Pension Age changes should be awarded compensation for their losses. Speaking ahead of the Plaid Cymru tabled WASPI debate in the Senedd today, Plaid Cymru AM Helen Mary Jones said that Plaid Cymru was “fully behind” […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: “GP shortage past emergency point” – Matt Carthy MEP
Source: Sinn Féin 20 March, 2019 – by Matt Carthy MEP “GP shortage past emergency point” – Matt Carthy MEP Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has confirmed that he has written to Minister Simon Harris calling on the government to wake up to the emergency that has materialised in GP service provision that is keenly […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Oxfordshire to get business and community boost from major women’s cycle race
Source: City of Oxford Oxfordshire is expecting economic and health benefits from hosting the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race. The race, which will pedal through the county on Wednsday, June 12, was announced today (Wednesday, March 20). A stage of the high-profile British cycling event has been secured for Oxfordshire by the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Oxfordshire to get business and community boost from major women’s cycle race
Source: City of Oxford Oxfordshire is expecting economic and health benefits from hosting the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race. The race, which will pedal through the county on Wednsday, June 12, was announced today (Wednesday, March 20). A stage of the high-profile British cycling event has been secured for Oxfordshire by the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Mayor announces plans for first National Park City Festival
Source: Mayor of London · Sadiq launches week of free outdoor events from 20–28 July 2019 to celebrate the environment · Drive to make London the world’s first National Park City, reduce pollution & protect green spaces · Capital’s largest free celebration of outdoor spaces aimed at people of all ages The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Mayor announces plans for first National Park City Festival
Source: Mayor of London · Sadiq launches week of free outdoor events from 20–28 July 2019 to celebrate the environment · Drive to make London the world’s first National Park City, reduce pollution & protect green spaces · Capital’s largest free celebration of outdoor spaces aimed at people of all ages The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, […]
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