A drug that doctors have known can cure hair loss for decades could be more effective than previously believed if the way it’s taken – via a pill instead of an ointment – is changed. Minoxidil – sold under the brand name Rogaine – has been on drugstore shelves since the 1980s as a lotion …
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Cafes, restaurants and shops across the UK are under threat of closure as spiraling energy bills hit the high street, industry leaders have warned. Hundreds of thousands of small businesses say they could be forced to close or downsize due to massive increases in energy bills this winter. One in seven small businesses now fear …
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The Transport Secretary has been accused of ‘advocating fire and rehire tactics’ after warning that changes sought by the rail companies could be forced on workers. Grant Shapps told Sky News on Friday he could enact legislation called “Section 188” to impose some of the measures at the heart of the current strikes. “If we …
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ENERGY bills are set to soar by £1,657 in October and it’s worth knowing which of your appliances is setting you back. The current energy price cap is £1,972, but forecasts in recent weeks suggest it will hit £3,628 by October and £4,538 in January. 1 You Could Save Money Across Your Home If You …
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Cineworld, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy after failing to see a fairly rapid recovery in cinemas since the end of the pandemic. The London-listed firm, which has gone into more than $4.8bn (£4bn) of debt after losses soared as cinemas were closed during the global coronavirus crisis, has engaged …
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The Ethereum blockchain is ready to make its long-awaited transition from its current proof-of-work (PoW) consensus to proof-of-stake (PoS). The merger date is officially scheduled for September. 15-16 after the successful final integration of the Goerli testnet into the Beacon chain on August 1. 11. Right now, miners can create new Ether (ETH) promising a …
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Yet this confrontation between Ms Farnish and the Ofgem board – this debate between consumer interests and supplier interests – has taken place without overemphasizing perhaps the most important factor in the debate. These interests, however you decide to weigh them, must always be weighed against soaring global energy prices, which neither the suppliers nor …
S Adiq Khan has warned that the government may “deliberately provoke” the unions into strike action after another 24-hour walkout. Speaking as Londoners were told not to travel on the Tube on Friday, Mr Khan said: ‘The way the government is behaving is almost as if they are deliberately provoking strikes across the country , …
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Wealth managers have urged retail investors to consider the impact of rising inflation following the 10.1% spike in UK consumer prices revealed this week. Savers should seek to pay down debt, review current and future spending intentions and retirement plans, and try to lessen the effects of inflation on their portfolios, due to soaring prices, …
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THOUSANDS of people could be slapped with a huge bill after interest charged for late tax payments rose by days. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) charges interest on unpaid taxes and that interest rate is expected to hit a 13-year high within days. 1 The interest rate on unpaid tax will increase by 0.5% points …
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