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UK should lead the way in tackling the global food crisis, says new report
The UK must lead the way in finding a sustainable solution to the global food crisis, according to a new report published today by ippr north (Institute for Public Policy Research North
published on: 27th January 2009
Stop traffic crashes: switch on the lights
Switching on street lights could cut the risks of death and injury in road traffic accidents.
published on: 21st January 2009
Food adverts in your magazine: how healthy are they?
At a time when many of us are thinking about how to get rid of a few extra pounds, research at Newcastle University has shown that even the magazine you read may affect how healthy your diet is.
published on: 19th January 2009
Ten steps to help boost the economy
Newcastle University's plan to help the region deal with the credit crunch, including passing on savings from the recent reduction in VAT, has received strong support from businesses.
published on: 12th January 2009
Working your way to 5-a-day
Employees are to be offered free fruit at work as part of a major new study to see if a fruit boost can improve the fitness of the UK workforce.
published on: 12th January 2009
Floods to become commonplace by 2080
Flooding on a scale that devastated parts of England last year is set to become a common event across the UK in the next 75 years, new research has shown.
published on: 8th January 2009
UK survival for children’s bone cancer lowest in Western Europe
Survival for childhood bone cancer is slightly lower in the UK than in any other Western European country, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer.
published on: 7th January 2009
