September 2018

Amputations cost NHS £44m in 2016 alone research by impartial House of Commons Library finds Via: NHS diabetic foot and toe amputations up 26%, Labour research claims

‘I was surprised to see that a degree does not necessarily guarantee higher levels of security for women in the higher socio-economic position,’ says academic Via: Degrees from non-elite universities worsen job prospects for privileged women, new research finds

• Players started discussion before Southgate came in• ‘It’s a good sign there’s some leadership,’ said managerEngland’s players conducted an angry inquest at half-time after what Danny Rose described as an embarrassing first‑half display against Switzerland, before Marcus Rashford’s goal ensured victory for the World Cup semi-finalists. Gareth Southgate had Read more

Many graduates lack numeracy and literacy skills expected from degree, OECD boss saysOne in four graduates in England and Northern Ireland are working in jobs for which they are overqualified and do not require a degree, according to a major international education report.The study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Read more

Fungi are vital to life on Earth but little studied – new species of mould were found on baby-carrier backpack and an oil paintingNew species of porcini, chanterelle and portobello mushrooms were among 2,000 new species of fungi discovered in 2017, which scientists say shows how little is known about Read more

Victorian Society also lists east London gasholders and former orphanage in East SussexA much-loved seafront “people’s palace” that was transported by barge around the south coast of England more than a century ago without, it is said, a single pane of glass breaking, has been listed as one of the Read more