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The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later

Though the air-raid sirens had fallen silent, many everyday foods remained rationed, including sugar. Adults were restricted to about 3 tablespoons (40g) a day to stretch between cups of tea, baking and desserts…

The 2026-27 Apprenticeship Funding Rules: What’s Changed and What It Means

The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update templates, amend procedures, brief staff, and hope nothing significant has been overlooked. The 2026-27 apprenticeship funding rules are…

'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?

Your head throbs. Then comes the second wave: a low, gnawing horror at what you might have done. You scroll back through last night's messages, certain you said something wrong. You replay conversations worried you…

Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says

Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace , where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied. Russian authorities have downplayed the incident and say Shipilova died of…

A Partnership Approach to Digital Education and Innovation

The NCDS, which will provide a structured professional network that links together education and industry, was recently launched at Sketty Hall Business School. “The demand for digital skills is increasing at pace across…

Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years

About 5.4 million people aged 16 and above in England, Scotland and Wales (9.9%) used e-cigarettes daily or occasionally in 2025, Office for National Statistics data showed . Vaping was highest among those aged 25-34…

IIM Indore and the Indian Army bring management, military expertise, and AI together to solve national security challenges

It will increasingly depend on how intelligently a nation manages data, logistics, technology, resources, and human judgment. Bringing these dimensions together, IIM Indore today hosted Rashtriya Kartavya 2.0, a joint…

New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases

Hochul's administration said the emergency declaration was in response to a "growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states", including Pennsylvania , which has been grappling with…

Teenage Motty has his eyes on Match of the Day

His uncle works for Radio 5 Live and used to have a role on Match of the Day – and the teenager – who is in charge of some video content and TikTok – has his eyes on a big football role in the future too. But for now, he…

Engineering apprentice makes her mark in advanced technology sector

Now working in vacuum coating, Olivia is gaining experience in a highly specialised area of manufacturing as part of a company producing advanced optical and photonic technologies for markets including defence, aerospace…