Doctors are hailing “off-the-charts” trial results that show a new drug has halted the progression of lung cancer for longer than any other treatment in medical history. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths each year. Survival rates for those with advanced forms of the disease, … Read more
Neighbors plagued by bin problems for almost two months say their road has become a “slum” due to the amount of uncollected rubbish. Some homeowners in Longbridge, Willsborough Lees, Ashford, even sprayed the festering waste with disinfectant every day. David Cossey, of Willesborough Lees, Ashford, now sprays his bin with disinfectant every day. Photo: Joe … Read more
North East shoe company Charles Clinkard has announced plans to close two stores, including its original store in Middlesbrough, which opened 100 years ago. Bosses at Charles Clinkard say the closure comes as the company needs to respond to changing spending habits on the high street and in the wider retail sector, forcing it to … Read more
By Kate Pickles Chicago Health Editor 13:01 31 May 2024, updated 15:29 31 May 2024 Patients with incurable lung cancer could have their lives extended by several years by a drug hailed as the “best ever” treatment for the disease. About six in ten patients given a daily tablet treated with lorlatinib survived five years … Read more
Unlock editor summary for free Rula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Eurozone inflation rose for the first time this year, adding to concerns about how slowly the European Central Bank will cut interest rates if price pressures remain high. The 2.6 percent rise in consumer prices in … Read more
Unlock editor summary for free Rula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Saudi Arabia is selling about $12 billion worth of shares in its national oil company, Saudi Aramco, as the kingdom seeks additional capital for its sovereign wealth fund. The Saudi government will sell at least 1.545 … Read more
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased interest rates on its Direct Saver accounts and Income Bonds, as well as launching a new issue of its British Savings Bonds. With the Bank of England’s main interest rate expected to remain at its current level of 5.25 percent for a little longer, savers can still benefit … Read more
A man who was allegedly sucked into a working plane engine in Amsterdam was an employee believed to have climbed inside on purpose, Dutch police said It is believed that the person who died at Schiphol Airport deliberately got into the engine(Michel van Bergen/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) A man who died at an Amsterdam airport is believed to … Read more
Brussels worries that steady growth in imports of Chinese electric vehicles could cause an irreparable loss of competitiveness in the growing sector. ADVERTISEMENT China has issued a fresh threat against the European Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicle (EV) imports, which could lead to additional tariffs to offset the alleged use of state aid. Chinese-made … Read more
Business groups are vying to influence political party priorities ahead of the July 4 election. Here are some of the big ideas promoted by the UK’s biggest industry bodies in their own manifestos. Workplace savings schemes The Association of Building Societies is calling for a workplace savings scheme to help build the financial resilience of … Read more