Government loneliness strategy is a major step forward in tackling loneliness
The British Red Cross responds to the launch of the new Government Loneliness Strategy announced today by Theresa May
Is social media an effective recruitment tool for SMEs?
John Williams, Head of Marketing & Research at Instant Offices, has provided insightful ways on how SMEs can use social media as an effective recruitment tool
UK worker’s attention spans are suffering due to tech multi-tasking
The attention spans of time-poor UK workers are suffering as a result of multi-screening across their devices at work when they should be concentrating
Mediterranean-style diet may lower women’s stroke risk
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia
Nottingham Tram is heading in the right direction
Thanks to Agility, passengers in Nottingham benefit from a smooth service with asset availability running at 98%
Average UK Wage: What salary should you be earning at your age?
There’s a direct correlation between age and salary – for most of your life they will increase together as you learn new skills, gain more experience and increase your potential. But it also depends on several variables, including your industry, development, skill set and even gender. Here’s what you need to know according to Instant Offices
‘Don’t Delay, Connect Today’ educates on the importance of early diagnosis of rheumatic and...
The European League Against Rheumatism, EULAR, calls for people to come together on World Arthritis Day (12th October) to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs)
One in five married Brits say their other half is a dangerous driver
New research of the nation’s motorists has revealed the extent to which UK couples literally drive each other round the bend - with 26% of Brits having refused to get in the car with their partner in the past year because they believe they are a dangerous driver
Can we rethink how and when we access household products to tackle climate change?
The public is supportive of emission reduction strategies that are likely to bring significant changes to the way we access household products such as clothing, cars, appliances and furniture to tackle climate change, finds a new study led by Cardiff University
Russia will contribute 75% of Former Soviet Union’s oil and gas pipeline additions to...
Russia is forecast to add the highest trunk pipeline length in the Former Soviet Union oil and gas pipeline industry between 2018 and 2022
Careers within STEM: What has STEM ever done for me?
STEM, four little letters that stand for big subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Careers within STEM account for 20% of the UK's total workforce, employing close to 5.8 million people. Clearly - STEM matters
UK faces employability skills gap as nearly 60% of adults lack the full set...
The UK is facing a significant skills gap as the public fail to demonstrate core employability skills, such as leadership and creativity, a major new study from Barclays LifeSkills can reveal
Consumer debt: A quarter of customers happy for service providers to share personal data
More than a quarter of UK consumers would be happy for service providers to share their personal data with other suppliers or third parties, according to new research
Microplastics found in fifty percent of freshwater insects
New research shows that microplastics are being overlooked in river ecosystems where they contaminate insects and pose risk to other wildlife
How the public sector can use social media to build trust
In a world of fake-news, and fast-moving political landscapes, it can be easy to understand why people may have started to lose trust in those they’ve elected to serve them. According to Edelman’s annual trust barometer, only 36% of people in Britain say they have trust in the UK Government, but social media could be the solution to this
EU may cease accepting Part-66 Engineering licenses post-Brexit
Recently the UK government warned that the European Aviation Safety Agency may cease accepting UK aircraft engineering licenses after the official Brexit deadline. This could impact how employable UK engineering graduates are, as well as damage the economy
Over a quarter of UK drivers avoid driving after dark due to poor street...
Over a quarter (26%) of UK adults say that they are deterred from driving after dark by the quality of street lighting available on their local roads, according to new research, commissioned by technology company, Yotta
Greece receives EU funding to become first member state to use solar power to...
As lithium-ion battery prices fall, Greece receives EUR 12.5 million in EU funding to become first member state to use solar power as a way of reducing power outages
Regenerative medicine to trump cancer
A group of academic experts from the U.S. and the UK share their views on effective regenerative medicine-based strategies against cancer
Biology research: The state of health of the gut microbiome
Hannah M. Wexler, Professor at the Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System and UCLA School of Medicine gives a fascinating glimpse into biology research that focuses on the state of health of the gut microbiome