EU proposal for ban on Russian gas blocked by Orban says expert Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Commission has been scrambling to convince Hungary to back the proposed oil ban that would see Russian oil banned from Europe by the end of the year. Mr Orban is the last EU leader in need of convincing as every member of the 27-nation must agree for a ban to be slapped down. In the latest move to attempt to get the Hungarian President to budge, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested pumping €2billion (£1.7billion) into oil infrastructure. Related articles Germany finally vows to 'pull out all the stops' to crush … [Read more...] about EU revolt as 7 nations break ranks after VDL crumbles to Orban – Hungary set for payday
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300,000 secret dementia victims in postcode lottery of diagnosis
300,000 people in England have undiagnosed dementia (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info However, the speed of any assessment depends on where you live, campaigners warn. The Midlands has the highest undiagnosed rate affecting more than 60,000 people. Related articles World's oldest woman shares the lifestyle that's got her to 128 Queen makes surprise appearance at Paddington to open new rail line Analysis by researchers Future Health found there were 325,862 people in England with dementia not yet flagged up by medics. In Stoke-on-Trent, 83 percent of dementia patients have been diagnosed, but in neighbouring Stafford and surrounding area it … [Read more...] about 300,000 secret dementia victims in postcode lottery of diagnosis
Rout for US stocks becomes a global sell-off as inflation-led recession fears grow
The worst losses for US stock markets since June 2020 have prompted a wider panic over the prospects for an inflation-fuelled recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 3.6% and the broader S&P 500 by 4% on Wednesday after a series of retailers posted disappointing financial results with evident damage from the pace of inflation. The sell-off spilled into Asia while the FTSE 100 was more than 2.7% down at one stage in morning deals on Thursday. Royal Mail led the fallers, down by almost 15%, after it warned of a battle to control soaring costs. US futures pointed to further declines when Wall Street opened for business following the horror show witnessed on Wednesday. Advertisement Market analysts pointed to an update from Target, one of the biggest retailers in the US, as prompting the hard risk-off approach. Its shares plunged by 25% - it's worst daily performance since 1987 - after the company pointed to rising cost pressures, … [Read more...] about Rout for US stocks becomes a global sell-off as inflation-led recession fears grow