A virologist has issued a warning about a new strain of bird flu after an outbreak was detected at an East Yorkshire poultry farm. Tests carried out at the site near Hornsea revealed the presence of the H5N5 strain of bird flu. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the finding on … Read more
The Minister of Health warned of “difficult and big choices” in the budget, as he refused to rule out freezing tax thresholds. Wes Streeting told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that the government “can’t fix 14 years in one budget” and there are a lot of choices “we have to make that we’d … Read more
New banking regulations don’t typically generate much interest from the general public. Basel III Endgame (B3E) is a bit different—and it’s not just the catchy, Marvel-esque nickname that’s drawing attention. The nation’s top bankers—as well as numerous conservative lawmakers, industry associations, and lobbyists—have pushed back against B3E, arguing it will be costly for consumers … Read more
“There is no good news on debt burden as multilateral institutions didn’t permit restructuring of external, ” Dr Shamshad Akhtar says Dr Shamshad Akhtar addressing a SDPI conference in Islamabad. — X/@SDPIPakistan Dr Shamshad Akhtar says economic revival package on the cards. Says govt to restructure FBR to increase revenue to GDP ratio. We … Read more