British teenagers are among the worst in Europe for sleep problems, new report suggests 

British teenagers are stressed binge drinkers with major sleep problems… but they are good at brushing their teeth, new report suggests By Kate Pickles Health Correspondent For The Daily Mail and Lydia Catling For Mailonline Published: 00:00 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 02:26 BST, 19 May 2020 British teenagers are among the most-likely in … Read more

Fears of global trade war with China after Beijing slaps an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports

There are fears Britain could be dragged into a global trade war with China after Beijing slapped an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports as punishment for demanding an independent coronavirus inquiry – which 100 nations including the UK supported.      The World Health Organization bowed to calls from most of its member states to … Read more

Fears of global trade war with China after Beijing slaps an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports

There are fears Britain could be dragged into a global trade war with China after Beijing slapped an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports as punishment for demanding an independent coronavirus inquiry – which 100 nations including the UK supported.      The World Health Organization bowed to calls from most of its member states to … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

Europe must ‘prepare for a second deadly wave of the coronavirus’, WHO director warns

Europe must prepare for a second deadly wave of the coronavirus in the winter, a top World Health Organisation chief has warned. Dr Hans Kluge, director for the WHO European region, said he was ‘very concerned’ a surge in infections would coincide with other seasonal diseases such as the flu.  He said now is the … Read more

Europe must ‘prepare for a second deadly wave of the coronavirus’, WHO director warns

Europe must prepare for a second deadly wave of the coronavirus in the winter, a top World Health Organisation chief has warned. Dr Hans Kluge, director for the WHO European region, said he was ‘very concerned’ a surge in infections would coincide with other seasonal diseases such as the flu.  He said now is the … Read more

Coalition of 62 countries backs Scott Morrison’s push for an independent inquiry into COVID-19

A coalition of 62 nations will support Australia’s call for an independent probe into the origins of coronavirus. The new resolution demands an independent investigation into the international response to the pandemic and the actions of the World Health Organisation.  It is backed by the entire 27-member European Union along with New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, the … Read more

Coalition of 62 countries backs Scott Morrison’s push for an independent inquiry into COVID-19

A coalition of 62 nations will support Australia’s call for an independent probe into the origins of coronavirus. The new resolution demands an independent investigation into the international response to the pandemic, the actions of the World Health Organisation and their ‘timelines’ pertaining to the crisis. It is backed by the entire 27-member European Union … Read more

Donald Trump confirms he is considering restoring funding to the WHO

Donald Trump says funding for the WHO remains suspended but confirms he is considering reducing US contribution from $400M to just $40M to match China’s President Trump confirmed on Saturday US is considering ‘numerous concepts’  He said US funding to WHO remains frozen and no final decision has been made Leaked draft letter suggested Trump … Read more