Day: February 13, 2023
Who’s on strike today and how will it affect you? Daily update for February 13
February 13, 2023When workers in the arts or charities are striking, something is amiss in the UK. February has already seen an estimated 500,000 people across public and private sectors taking to the picket line over pay and conditions, and there is little sign of them backing down. Union leaders are announcing new strike dates weekly, with […]
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More than 84,000 newborn babies ‘missed out’ on health visitor checks
February 13, 2023M ore than 84,000 babies missed out on health visitor checks within the first two weeks of life last year, new data shows. Figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show a drop in the proportion of babies given a health visitor check on time, from 88% in 2020/21 to 83% in 2021/22. […]
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‘Crazy’ cost of living in London prompts artist to move into a skip for a year
February 13, 2023A n artist who has decided to live in a converted skip for a year described the move as a “statement” in the face of the “crazy” cost of living in London. Harrison Marshall, an artist and co-founder of Caukin Studio, moved into his converted skip in Bermondsey, south-east London, in January and will aim […]
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Diagnostic centres carry out more than three million tests in England
February 13, 2023C ommunity diagnostic centres have carried out more than three million potentially lifesaving checks, tests and scans in England, the Government said. Once referred by a GP, pharmacist or hospital, patients can access community diagnostic centres (CDCs) in their area to get any concerning symptoms checked out, according to the Department of Health and Social […]
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Penny for your thoughts – man brings joy to social media through painted coins
February 13, 2023A man has taken the phrase “penny for your thoughts” literally by creating hundreds of paintings on coins and bringing joy to social media users in the process. Cody TheCreative, who is based in Los Angeles, started a project called Penny Pop Art in 2016, which sees him paint anything from TV show characters to […]
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Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour
February 13, 2023A “lavish spending” culture in Whitehall has seen taxpayers’ money wasted on luxury items, Labour claimed after an analysis of the use of government procurement cards (GPCs). Labour raised concern about dining and alcohol purchases, including almost £345,000 by Foreign Office (FCDO) officials in 2021 under the heading “restaurants and bars”, entertainment and evidence of […]
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