14 h. ago North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 British jobs at risk 

A NORTH Sea oil and gas firm filed for administration yesterday, putting thousands of British jobs at risk.  Petrofac employs about 2,000 people at its UK base in Aberdeen, including 1,200 offshore employees and a further 800 training and operational roles.  The oil services group is tumbling into insolvency after a planned restructure collapsed last...

Society

23 h. ago Men need twice as much exercise as women to lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers suggest ‘sex-specific strategies’ after analysis of cardiovascular health improvementsMen may need to exercise twice as much as women to achieve the same reduction in coronary heart disease risk, according to researchers, who say healthy living guidelines should take account of the sex differences.Scientists analysed physical activity records from more than 80,000 people and found that the risk of heart disease fell 30% in women who clocked up 250 minutes of exercise each week. In contrast, men needed to reach 530 minutes, or nearly nine hours, a week to see the same effect. Continue reading...

Events

27 h. ago Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

Petrofac’s UK business is based in Aberdeen and is involved in the operation of North Sea oil platforms for firms including BP and Shell.

Events

29 h. ago Diabetic drivers could be at risk of £1,000 fine from the DVLA

Some motorists could be fined £1,000 just for having a medical condition that affects their driving

Economics

29 h. ago North Sea: 2,000 jobs at risk as oil and gas firm Petrofac appoints administrators

Thousands of Scottish jobs are at risk following the announcement from Petrofac

Society

3 d. ago DVLA urges anyone with personalised number plate to check now or risk £1,000 fine

The DVLA says drivers could be in for a £1,000 fine if they don't take immediate action

Economics

3 d. ago Check your cabinets: More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication part of elevated recall over health risk

The tablets were distributed nationwide in up to 1,000-count bottles

Events

4 d. ago Drivers at risk of £1,000 fine if they ignore this key letter

Motorists could be sent a Section 172 notice and a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) if it is believed they're vehicle was used to commit an offence, such as speeding or a red light camera offence

Economics

6 d. ago Walking 4,000 steps a day may be enough to 'slash risk of early death'

Forget 10,000 steps - walking just 4,000 once a week may help older people live longer

Events

6 d. ago Update to 10,000 steps advice as 4,000 enough to cut serious illness

The latest research shows just 4,000 steps every other day could drastically cut the risk of early death

Politics

6 d. ago 10,000 steps a day 'wrong' as way less cuts death risk 40 per cent

New research has linked exercising just a couple of days a week to a huge drop in the risk of heart disease and other illnesses

Events

6 d. ago Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular diseaseOlder people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond may struggle for a variety of reasons to maintain the step count they used to reach. Until now it has been unclear how much people need to do as they age to reap the rewards. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Women walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week ‘cuts risk of early death by 26%’

Older women enjoy benefits for their hearts and live longer, research suggests.

Events

7 d. ago Cuts to world’s biggest malaria fund risk a million more deaths – including 750,000 children

The Global Fund pays for more than half of the world’s malaria treatment and prevention

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1 week ago Five common health conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or risk £1,000 fine

Drivers could be prosecuted for not informing the DVLA about changes to their health if they get into an accident

Economics

2 w. ago Daily step count could lower risk of death with less than 10,000

Scientists have uncovered the exact number of steps needed per day to decrease the risk of mortality and cardiovascular issues

Events

2 w. ago Crucial UK motorway is imposing 50mph speed limit this MONTH putting millions of drivers at risk of £1k fine

MILLIONS of drivers are set to be impacted by a new speed limit being imposed on a crucial UK motorway this month. The new 50mph speed limit is putting motorists at risk of a hefty £1,000 fine. Motorists are being warned about the reduced speed limit on the M5 motorway coming into force over the...

Economics

2 w. ago UK high street bloodbath as 150,000 jobs at risk in 'critical moment' warning

The Co-op has warned that 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without business rates reform in next month's Autumn Budget

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2 w. ago DVLA says people with common eye condition may risk £1,000 fines

It can have a significant effect on your ability to drive - and failing to notify the DVLA could land you a hefty fine

Economics

2 w. ago Splendid isolation: 10 beautifully remote getaways in the UK

From a Scottish island lighthouse to a lakeside cabin in Cornwall, these secluded places to stay are bound to reinvigorate and inspireGuests at this lighthouse keeper’s cottage have not only the property but the whole 1.6-hectare (four-acre) island to themselves. Eilean Sionnach is an islet off Skye that is accessible by boat or on foot at low tide. Like the lighthouse, the cottage was built in 1857 and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge with a wood burner, and incredible sea views. Continue reading...

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