Just Eat delivery drivers have been fired after being mislocated by the GPS system or deviating from impossible or dangerous routes, according to the union representing them. Stuart, a company that supplies drivers to some of the biggest restaurant and retail names in Britain, told the Observer they were sacked via an email.

As reported by The Guardian, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) claims there are dozens of couriers for Stuart in cities across the country, from Exeter to Leeds, who have lost their jobs this way. Those who spoke to the Observer described their hurt at this treatment and anxiety about their ability to pay rent, bills and basic expenses as the cost of living continues to rise.

Alex Marshall, president of the IWGB, said the cases were “among the more egregious examples of a gig economy that is increasingly squeezing workers as much as possible and then just dropping them without any accountability. “The decision to use this GPS system is about cutting costs for Stuart but the ramifications for couriers are huge,” he suggested.

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Evidence shared with the Observer suggests Stuart brought its GPS system in-house as a cost-cutting measure and that it is aware of problems.

In a direct-message conversation on Twitter, shared with the Observer, a Stuart senior manager can be seen telling a courier: “Stuart has an internally built directions service and it’s not great. We used to use Google Maps directions but they put the price up 10x.”

When the courier replies “people get terminated for allegedly deviating from routes and you just said it is wrong”, the manager acknowledges: “it’s not perfect yes [sic].”

In the email seen by the Observer, Stuart told Odawa that several of his deliveries had been “flagged for severe delays caused by excessive detours”, including three order numbers listed in the email.

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Just Eat delivery drivers have been fired after being mislocated by the GPS system or deviating from impossible or dangerous routes, according to the union representing them. Stuart, a company that supplies drivers to some of the biggest restaurant and retail names in Britain, told the Observer they were sacked via an email. As reported by The Guardian, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) claims there are dozens of couriers for Stuart in cities across the country, from Exeter to Leeds, who have lost their jobs this way. Those who spoke to the Observer described their hurt at this treatment and anxiety about their ability to pay rent, bills and basic expenses as the cost of living continues to rise. Alex Marshall, president of the IWGB, said the cases were “among the more egregious examples of a gig economy that is increasingly squeezing workers as much as possible and then just dropping them without any accountability. “The decision to use this GPS system is about cutting costs for Stuart but the ramifications for couriers are huge,” he suggested. Also Read: Long queues, missing baggage, halted travel plans: Aviation chaos in US and Europe Evidence shared with the Observer suggests Stuart brought its GPS system in-house as a cost-cutting measure and that it is aware of problems. In a direct-message conversation on Twitter, shared with the Observer, a Stuart senior manager can be seen telling a courier: “Stuart has an internally built directions service and it’s not great. We used to use Google Maps directions but they put the price up 10x.” When the courier replies “people get terminated for allegedly deviating from routes and you just said it is wrong”, the manager acknowledges: “it’s not perfect yes [sic].” In the email seen by the Observer, Stuart told Odawa that several of his deliveries had been “flagged for severe delays caused by excessive detours”, including three order numbers listed in the email. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Troubles are mounting for the UK PM Boris Johnson. The UK's hospital building scheme is now being questioned. Health Secretary has flagged off delay and price rise.

More trouble for PM Boris Johnson: UK's hospital building scheme questioned

The pride parade returned to London on its 50th anniversary. Parade paid homage to the original 1972 march. Parade also retraced part of the original parade route.

The pride parade returns to London on its 50th anniversary

31 countries outside of Africa have confirmed Monkeypox cases. However, UK patients show different symptoms. Analysts are now challenging the Monkeypox definition.

Analysts challenge Monkeypox definition as UK patients show different symptoms

Ireland has criticised UK's Nothern Ireland protocol bill. Ireland's Deputy PM called it a strategic mistake to impose things. Varadkar warned of more people leaving the UK.

Ireland criticises UK's protocol bill: 'Boris Johnson risking breakup of UK'

Seabird reserves in northeast England and Scotland have been closed to visitors after a suspected outbreak of bird flu, officials said on Friday.

The decision to close the Farne Islands, a popular draw for tourists who come to see puffins close up, was made after several hundred seabirds died on nearby Coquet Island.

Farne Islands general manager Simon Lee said seabirds that nest in dense colonies, such as Arctic terns, were vulnerable as they return to breed.

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"Our ranger teams work tirelessly to monitor and protect these colonies but due to finding significant numbers of dead birds, we simply have no other choice but to close the islands."

Coquet Island home to Britain's only breeding colony of roseate terns&nbsp;is some 20 miles south of the main Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland, in northeast England.

Both are managed by the National Trust conservation charity.&nbsp;

Some 45,000 people visit the islands on boat trips every year to see up to 23 species of seabirds, as well as colonies of grey seals.

The windswept islands are home to some 200,000 seabirds including guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, and shags along with the Arctic terns and puffins.

The effect of the disease on the colonies could be devastating due to many species having low reproduction rates, Lee said.

Many of the birds that nest on the islands, such as the vulnerable Atlantic puffin, are already experiencing huge pressures due to climate change with warming sea temperatures impacting food stocks.

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Lee said closure "will reduce the risk of disturbance on the birds, which will hopefully help at least slow down the spread of the disease during this breeding period before they leave the islands in late summer to continue their annual migratory cycle".

Visitors will no longer be permitted to land on the Farnes from Sunday, although boat trips will still be allowed.

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The disease was first discovered in UK domestic bird populations last winter and is now affecting wild birds, with infection proving fatal, according to The National Trust.

It is spread when birds come into direct contact with an infected bird, faeces, body fluids or indirectly via food and water.

The risk to humans is considered low and people are rarely affected.&nbsp;

The Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves in Scotland were closed to public landings from Friday to protect vulnerable seabird populations from the H5N1 strain of avian flu, Scotland's natural heritage body NatureScot said.

Positive cases have been recorded in the far northern islands of Shetland and Orkney, St Kilda and Lewis off the west coast, and St Abbs in the southeast.&nbsp;

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Large numbers of dead and sick seabirds have also been reported from Aberdeenshire, East Lothian and the west coast of Sutherland, with great skua and gannets hardest hit.

At other coastal reserves such as Hermaness in Shetland, NatureScot has asked visitors to enjoy the spectacle from a distance and not walk through seabird colonies.

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Seabird reserves in northeast England and Scotland have been closed to visitors after a suspected outbreak of bird flu, officials said on Friday. The decision to close the Farne Islands, a popular draw for tourists who come to see puffins close up, was made after several hundred seabirds died on nearby Coquet Island.

Seabird reserves in northeast England and Scotland have been closed to visitors after a suspected outbreak of bird flu, officials said on Friday. The decision to close the Farne Islands, a popular draw for tourists who come to see puffins close up, was made after several hundred seabirds died on nearby Coquet Island. Farne Islands general manager Simon Lee said seabirds that nest in dense colonies, such as Arctic terns, were vulnerable as they return to breed. Also read | Scientists develop AI that can gauge distress signals of baby chickens "Our ranger teams work tirelessly to monitor and protect these colonies but due to finding significant numbers of dead birds, we simply have no other choice but to close the islands." Coquet Island home to Britain's only breeding colony of roseate terns is some 20 miles south of the main Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland, in northeast England. Both are managed by the National Trust conservation charity. Some 45,000 people visit the islands on boat trips every year to see up to 23 species of seabirds, as well as colonies of grey seals. The windswept islands are home to some 200,000 seabirds including guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, and shags along with the Arctic terns and puffins. The effect of the disease on the colonies could be devastating due to many species having low reproduction rates, Lee said. Many of the birds that nest on the islands, such as the vulnerable Atlantic puffin, are already experiencing huge pressures due to climate change with warming sea temperatures impacting food stocks. Watch | Bali improves bird monitoring systems in a bid to boost the Mynah population Lee said closure "will reduce the risk of disturbance on the birds, which will hopefully help at least slow down the spread of the disease during this breeding period before they leave the islands in late summer to continue their annual migratory cycle". Visitors will no longer be permitted to land on the Farnes from Sunday, although boat trips will still be allowed. Spread The disease was first discovered in UK domestic bird populations last winter and is now affecting wild birds, with infection proving fatal, according to The National Trust. It is spread when birds come into direct contact with an infected bird, faeces, body fluids or indirectly via food and water. The risk to humans is considered low and people are rarely affected. The Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves in Scotland were closed to public landings from Friday to protect vulnerable seabird populations from the H5N1 strain of avian flu, Scotland's natural heritage body NatureScot said. Positive cases have been recorded in the far northern islands of Shetland and Orkney, St Kilda and Lewis off the west coast, and St Abbs in the southeast. Also read | Believe it or not: Too many feeding trays for birds may land you in jail in US Large numbers of dead and sick seabirds have also been reported from Aberdeenshire, East Lothian and the west coast of Sutherland, with great skua and gannets hardest hit. At other coastal reserves such as Hermaness in Shetland, NatureScot has asked visitors to enjoy the spectacle from a distance and not walk through seabird colonies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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According to the data released by Britain's Office for National Statistics, the number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants. Data showed that more than 3 million people in the U.K. had Covid last week, although there has not been an equivalent spike in hospitalizations. The number of COVID-19 deaths also fell slightly in the last week.

“COVID-19 has not gone away,” said Dr Mary Ramsay, of the Health Security Agency, as reported by AP. “It is also sensible to wear a face-covering in crowded, enclosed spaces,” she said. Britain dropped nearly all its coronavirus measures, including mask-wearing and social distancing months ago and masks are rarely seen on public transport.

The latest jump in Covid cases comes after an earlier increase of about 40% last month, following the large street parties, concerts and festivities held to mark the platinum jubilee celebrations marking 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

“The constant bombardment of waves we are seeing does cause a clinical impact that is not to be underestimated,” said Dr Stephen Griffin, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Leeds, explaining that any infection can lead to long Covid.

Despite widespread immunization across Britain, the protection from vaccines is likely fading and omicron and its subvariants have evolved to become more infectious. Britain's Health Security Agency said they were seeing more outbreaks in care homes for older people and a rise in admissions to intensive care units of people over 65.

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As reported by AP, Dr Jonathan Van-Tam, a former deputy chief medical officer for the U.K., told the BBC that Covid is now “much, much, much closer to seasonal flu” than when it first emerged. Still, he said experts should be vigilant for any signs the virus was causing more severe illness.

Globally, the World Health Organization said this week that Covid is increasing in more than 100 countries worldwide. The United Nations health agency warned that relaxed testing and surveillance measures mean it may be more difficult to catch emerging variants before they spread more widely.

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According to the data released by Britain's Office for National Statistics, the number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants. Data showed that more than 3 million people in the U.K. had Covid last week, although there has not been an equivalent spike in hospitalizations. The number of COVID-19 deaths also fell slightly in the last week. “COVID-19 has not gone away,” said Dr Mary Ramsay, of the Health Security Agency, as reported by AP. “It is also sensible to wear a face-covering in crowded, enclosed spaces,” she said. Britain dropped nearly all its coronavirus measures, including mask-wearing and social distancing months ago and masks are rarely seen on public transport. The latest jump in Covid cases comes after an earlier increase of about 40% last month, following the large street parties, concerts and festivities held to mark the platinum jubilee celebrations marking 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. “The constant bombardment of waves we are seeing does cause a clinical impact that is not to be underestimated,” said Dr Stephen Griffin, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Leeds, explaining that any infection can lead to long Covid. Despite widespread immunization across Britain, the protection from vaccines is likely fading and omicron and its subvariants have evolved to become more infectious. Britain's Health Security Agency said they were seeing more outbreaks in care homes for older people and a rise in admissions to intensive care units of people over 65. Also Read: Presidential election: 115 nominations filed, but only two candidates will contest for the post As reported by AP, Dr Jonathan Van-Tam, a former deputy chief medical officer for the U.K., told the BBC that Covid is now “much, much, much closer to seasonal flu” than when it first emerged. Still, he said experts should be vigilant for any signs the virus was causing more severe illness. Globally, the World Health Organization said this week that Covid is increasing in more than 100 countries worldwide. The United Nations health agency warned that relaxed testing and surveillance measures mean it may be more difficult to catch emerging variants before they spread more widely. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK Covid cases jump more than 30% in a week, data suggests

United Kingdom's latest commitment to Ukraine will be partly funded through underspending on climate finance. On Thursday, UK PM Boris Johnson pledged an extra 1.2 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine.

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A Conservative deputy chief whip Chris Pincher has resigned after being accused of groping two men at a private club in Westminster. According to reports, this allegedly took place in front of several other MPs who then messaged the chief whip to demand a meeting post this incident.

United Kingdom: 'Drank too much, have embarrassed myself,' Tory deputy chief Whip resigns

Hong Kong is marking 25 years since China took charge of the region from Britain. But how did Hong Kong come under British control?

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fresh from 'partygate' scandal, may have new political headache as Conservative Party deputy chief whip resigned over allegations that he drunkely groped two men. In a letter to Johnson sent late Thursday, Tory MP Chris Pincher said he was quitting his post after he drank "far too much" and "embarrassed myself and other people" the previous evening. Numerous reports have said that Pincher groped two men in front of others at private members Carlton Club in London.

His departure from the whips office and Johnson's embattled government is the latest in a string of sexual impropriety scandals involving Tory MPs in recent months.

Pincher's resignation means that Johnson would have to fill another post in his senior ranks. The chairman of the Conservative Party quit last month following the party's loss in two elections.

In his resignation letter Thursday, Pincher said quitting was "the right thing to do in the circumstances", arguing "I owe it to you and the people I've caused upset to".

"I want to assure you that you will continue to have my full support from the back benches," he added.

Pincher's resignation and reports of his behaviour has resulted in a backlash. Boris Johnson is facing calls to suspend him from the partimentary party and launch an investigation.

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The main opposition Labour party said the episode showed "how far standards in public life have been degraded on Boris Johnson's watch".

"Boris Johnson has serious questions to answer about why Chris Pincher was given this role in the first place and how he can remain a Conservative MP," Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said.

Pincher only took up his latest role of deputy chief whip -- which involves enforcing party discipline -- in February.

A Downing Street source told British media that Pincher would face no further action from the party and would remain a Conservative MP.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fresh from 'partygate' scandal, may have new political headache as Conservative Party deputy chief whip resigned over allegations that he drunkely groped two men. In a letter to Johnson sent late Thursday, Tory MP Chris Pincher said he was quitting his post after he drank "far too much" and "embarrassed myself and other people" the previous evening. Numerous reports have said that Pincher groped two men in front of others at private members Carlton Club in London. His departure from the whips office and Johnson's embattled government is the latest in a string of sexual impropriety scandals involving Tory MPs in recent months. Pincher's resignation means that Johnson would have to fill another post in his senior ranks. The chairman of the Conservative Party quit last month following the party's loss in two elections. In his resignation letter Thursday, Pincher said quitting was "the right thing to do in the circumstances", arguing "I owe it to you and the people I've caused upset to". "I want to assure you that you will continue to have my full support from the back benches," he added. Pincher's resignation and reports of his behaviour has resulted in a backlash. Boris Johnson is facing calls to suspend him from the partimentary party and launch an investigation. Also Read | British climate activists glue hand to Van Gogh painting to protest UK govt’s climate policies The main opposition Labour party said the episode showed "how far standards in public life have been degraded on Boris Johnson's watch". "Boris Johnson has serious questions to answer about why Chris Pincher was given this role in the first place and how he can remain a Conservative MP," Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said. Pincher only took up his latest role of deputy chief whip -- which involves enforcing party discipline -- in February. A Downing Street source told British media that Pincher would face no further action from the party and would remain a Conservative MP. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Speaking at an event in London, the EU's Chief Brexit negotiator has accused UK of effectively putting a gun on the table by introducing a bill to scrap post-Brexit trade rules between Britain and Northern Ireland.

Brexit change a gun on the table, says EU's Chief negotiator

Russia has summoned British ambassador to Moscow Deborah Bronnert in response to "offensive" comments made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about President Vladimir Putin.

Russia summons UK ambassador over PM Boris Johnson's 'offensive' comment

Tensions between the UK and the EU over the Brexit agreement are building once again. Earlier this week, British MPs voted to move forward a bill that would allow ministers to scrap certain parts of the Brexit deal in particular the Northern Ireland protocol.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Ready to negotiate with UK if talks are constructive, says EU

UK's Prince Charles will no longer accept large donations to his charities in cash anymore, reported The Guardian citing sources. The Prince of Wales has drawn flak over claims that he received 3 million euros in cash from a billionaire Qatari Sheikh. There are claimed that the cash was stuffed in a small bag and a Fotnum &amp; Mason carrier.

The Sunday Times reported that the donation was received by Prince Charles in person. These funds were reportedly passed on to Prince of Wales Charitable Fund (PWCF). The donations was said to be made by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani. The Sheikh was Prime Minister of Qatar from 2007 to 2013. The donations have been made between 2011 and 2015.

Clarence House has maintained that all rules were followed.

The Guardian quoted a source who said,"Situations, contexts change over the years. I can say with certainty for more than half a decade with the situation as it has evolved, this has not happened and it would not happen again … That was then, this is now.”

There is no indication that Prince Charles offered anything in return of the cash or whether there was any illegality. However, the criticism Charles has faced appears to suggest that receiving the cash in person was a poor choice for heir to the throne of UK.

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UK's Prince Charles will no longer accept large donations to his charities in cash anymore, reported The Guardian citing sources. The Prince of Wales has drawn flak over claims that he received 3 million euros in cash from a billionaire Qatari Sheikh. There are claimed that the cash was stuffed in a small bag and a Fotnum & Mason carrier. The Sunday Times reported that the donation was received by Prince Charles in person. These funds were reportedly passed on to Prince of Wales Charitable Fund (PWCF). The donations was said to be made by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani. The Sheikh was Prime Minister of Qatar from 2007 to 2013. The donations have been made between 2011 and 2015. Clarence House has maintained that all rules were followed. The Guardian quoted a source who said,"Situations, contexts change over the years. I can say with certainty for more than half a decade with the situation as it has evolved, this has not happened and it would not happen again … That was then, this is now.” There is no indication that Prince Charles offered anything in return of the cash or whether there was any illegality. However, the criticism Charles has faced appears to suggest that receiving the cash in person was a poor choice for heir to the throne of UK. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Senior Labour MP Harriet Harman will lead an inquiry into whether UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lied to Parliament over parties in No 10 Downing Street during lockdowns.

Partygate Row: Harriet Harman to lead probe into whether UK PM lied to Parliament

Members of the UK parliament have voted in favor of a bill that would give ministers power to change parts of the Brexit deal. 295 votes to 221, parliament gave an initial green light to scrapping parts of the Northern Ireland protocol despite a backlash from the European Union.

United Kingdom: Northern Ireland protocol bill passes commons vote

Ever wondered what a woman goes through during menopause? Well, a male can hardly imagine the pain when it occurs. But not anymore as a new vest has been developed, which stimulates menopause hot flushes. In other words, this pad shows one of the most common and unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Yes, we are not kidding. It was recently tried by some male members of parliament (MPs) and their reactions were life-changing. Some MPs called it “volcanic” and “very uncomfortable”. It all happened during an event organised at Portcullis House in Westminster on Tuesday to raise awareness about the acute shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products in the UK. &nbsp;

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The politicians, who donned the vest with heated pads, included Stephen Kinnock, Wes Streeting, Nick Thomas-Symonds, Tim Loughton and Allan Dorans. &nbsp;

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After trying on the vest, Streeting, said, “It’s deeply unpleasant and an enveloping heat. How you would crack on with life I don’t know. I can’t wait to take this off.” &nbsp;

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Kinnock said it as “a very intense kind of heat and an internal feeling, not like being warmed by the sun, but almost volcanic inside”. &nbsp;

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“I’m feeling this on my back now. Imagine making a speech in the House of Commons and suddenly getting a hot flush. If [men] had this, we’d be complaining a lot,” said former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith, after putting the vest on. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“If you pass out, we’ve got water. Welcome to my world. I don’t need the vest to be hot and bothered,” said MP Carolyn Harris. &nbsp;&nbsp;

What is this vest, actually?&nbsp;

This special vest, which has been developed by a group called ‘Over the Bloody Moon’, boasts electric pads for recreating the heat women experience during menopause. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“Hot flushes are one of top three symptoms that impact on the lives of menopausal women – disrupting sleep, increasing levels of anxiety and often affecting women’s performance at work. For those who haven’t experienced the feeling, it is easy to underestimate its intensity and fail to appreciate just what an impact it has on daily life,” said Lesley Salem, founder, Over the Bloody Moon. &nbsp;

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Ever wondered what a woman goes through during menopause? Well, a male can hardly imagine the pain when it occurs. But not anymore as a new vest has been developed, which stimulates menopause hot flushes.

Ever wondered what a woman goes through during menopause? Well, a male can hardly imagine the pain when it occurs. But not anymore as a new vest has been developed, which stimulates menopause hot flushes. In other words, this pad shows one of the most common and unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Yes, we are not kidding. It was recently tried by some male members of parliament (MPs) and their reactions were life-changing. Some MPs called it “volcanic” and “very uncomfortable”. It all happened during an event organised at Portcullis House in Westminster on Tuesday to raise awareness about the acute shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products in the UK. Also Read: One in 10 women left job due to menopausal symptoms in UK, finds survey The politicians, who donned the vest with heated pads, included Stephen Kinnock, Wes Streeting, Nick Thomas-Symonds, Tim Loughton and Allan Dorans. The Reaction After trying on the vest, Streeting, said, “It’s deeply unpleasant and an enveloping heat. How you would crack on with life I don’t know. I can’t wait to take this off.” Watch | Superfetation: Can a woman get pregnant again while already being pregnant? Kinnock said it as “a very intense kind of heat and an internal feeling, not like being warmed by the sun, but almost volcanic inside”. The magnificent @carolynharris24 gives male MPs a chance to feel a hot flush with the MenoVest. Thanks to Ian Duncan Smith and @SKinnock MP for being #maleallies in the menopause 🤪💪 pic.twitter.com/cWLX10d8a3 — Everything About the Menopause... (@MenoScandal) June 29, 2022 × “I’m feeling this on my back now. Imagine making a speech in the House of Commons and suddenly getting a hot flush. If [men] had this, we’d be complaining a lot,” said former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith, after putting the vest on. “If you pass out, we’ve got water. Welcome to my world. I don’t need the vest to be hot and bothered,” said MP Carolyn Harris. What is this vest, actually? This special vest, which has been developed by a group called ‘Over the Bloody Moon’, boasts electric pads for recreating the heat women experience during menopause. “Hot flushes are one of top three symptoms that impact on the lives of menopausal women – disrupting sleep, increasing levels of anxiety and often affecting women’s performance at work. For those who haven’t experienced the feeling, it is easy to underestimate its intensity and fail to appreciate just what an impact it has on daily life,” said Lesley Salem, founder, Over the Bloody Moon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The British monarchy is caught in another storm, this time it is related to foreign funding involving Prince Charles. Reportedly, the Prince accepted three cash donations between 2011 and 2015.

Anti-monarchy campaign demands probe as Prince Charles received $3.2 million in cash

A 20-year-old student of a university in the United Kingdom was in for a surprise when she gave birth to a child while using the restroom before a night out. What is completely shocking is that the woman, Jess Davis, had no idea that she was pregnant and also did not have a baby bump. She thought that the abdominal pains she was experiencing were due to period. Davis, who studies history and politics in Bristol, turned 20 after the surprise delivery, as per the Independent.&nbsp;The new mother also did not seem to have any pregnancy symptoms. As the menstrual cycle of the woman had always been irregular, she didn't notice anything unusual when she did not experience it for a while. The woman is currently studying in second year at the University of Southampton. &nbsp;

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She delivered a baby boy on June 11. The baby was around three kilograms at birth.&nbsp;After the delivery, Davis was taken to Princess Anne Hospital, as per the outlet. The baby was put in an incubator.

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Davis said, "When he was born, it was the biggest shock of my life - I thought I was dreaming at first. I didn't realise what had happened until I heard him cry. It suddenly hit me that I really need to grow up. It took a little while to get over the initial shock and adjust and bond with him, but now I'm over the moon. He is the most chilled baby ever. He's known as the quiet baby in the ward." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A 20-year-old student of a university in the United Kingdom was in for a surprise when she gave birth to a child while using the restroom before a night out. What is completely shocking is that the woman, Jess Davis, had no idea that she was pregnant and also did not have a baby bump.

A 20-year-old student of a university in the United Kingdom was in for a surprise when she gave birth to a child while using the restroom before a night out. What is completely shocking is that the woman, Jess Davis, had no idea that she was pregnant and also did not have a baby bump. She thought that the abdominal pains she was experiencing were due to period. Davis, who studies history and politics in Bristol, turned 20 after the surprise delivery, as per the Independent. The new mother also did not seem to have any pregnancy symptoms. As the menstrual cycle of the woman had always been irregular, she didn't notice anything unusual when she did not experience it for a while. The woman is currently studying in second year at the University of Southampton. Also Read: Biological men may be able to get pregnant soon. Find out how She delivered a baby boy on June 11. The baby was around three kilograms at birth. After the delivery, Davis was taken to Princess Anne Hospital, as per the outlet. The baby was put in an incubator. Watch | Superfetation: Can a woman get pregnant again while already being pregnant? Davis said, "When he was born, it was the biggest shock of my life - I thought I was dreaming at first. I didn't realise what had happened until I heard him cry. It suddenly hit me that I really need to grow up. It took a little while to get over the initial shock and adjust and bond with him, but now I'm over the moon. He is the most chilled baby ever. He's known as the quiet baby in the ward." WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Reports say Prince Charles took suitcase full of cash from Qatar. The money was allegedly deposited to one of his charitable funds. The nature of the donation has now started a controversy. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Prince Charles 'took suitcase full of cash from Qatar'

At the University of Cambridge, medical students are the first in the world to experience a new and futuristic way of learning. The university has informed that the students (the future doctors) are learning with the help of holographic models of patients. It is expected that the training will provide an opportunity to treat illnesses by tuning in from around the world.&nbsp;

HoloScenarios, a new mix-reality training system is being used by the students at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The technology enables world-class teaching and learning. The life-like holographic patient training system is accessible from anywhere in the world.&nbsp;

The HoloScenarios is being developed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), in partnership with the University of Cambridge and GigXR, which is a Los Angeles-based tech company.&nbsp;

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The developers have said that the training involves wearing mixed reality headsets. They will be able to see each other in real life. They will also be able to interact with a multi-layered, medically accurate holographic patient.&nbsp;

Simultaneously, the medical instructors are able to change patient responses, introduce complications and record observations and discussions. It can be done whether teaching in person or a group. They can even teach remotely to multiple locations worldwide, via the help of the internet.&nbsp;

A hologram patient with asthma, followed by anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism and pneumonia was part of the first module. The report said that further modules in cardiology and neurology are in development.&nbsp;

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Dr Arun Gupta, who is the consultant anaesthetist at CUH, said that the "mixed reality is increasingly recognised as a useful method of simulator training." Dr Gupta is leading the project.&nbsp;

As quoted by NHS, he said, "With HoloScenarios, we're helping to evolve education from a mentorship-based model to one where students around the world can have equal access to top-flight expertise for mastering invention-based clinical skills".&nbsp;

Dr Gupta added, "As institutions scale procurement, the demand for platforms that offer utility and ease of mixed reality learning management is rapidly expanding. GigXR has already enabled instructors to better prepare learners with medically accurate simulation for observation and assessment."&nbsp;

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At the University of Cambridge, medical students are the first in the world to experience a new and futuristic way of learning. The university has informed that the students (the future doctors) are learning with the help of holographic models of patients. It is expected that the training will provide an opportunity to treat illnesses by tuning in from around the world. HoloScenarios, a new mix-reality training system is being used by the students at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The technology enables world-class teaching and learning. The life-like holographic patient training system is accessible from anywhere in the world. The HoloScenarios is being developed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), in partnership with the University of Cambridge and GigXR, which is a Los Angeles-based tech company. ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study The developers have said that the training involves wearing mixed reality headsets. They will be able to see each other in real life. They will also be able to interact with a multi-layered, medically accurate holographic patient. Simultaneously, the medical instructors are able to change patient responses, introduce complications and record observations and discussions. It can be done whether teaching in person or a group. They can even teach remotely to multiple locations worldwide, via the help of the internet. A hologram patient with asthma, followed by anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism and pneumonia was part of the first module. The report said that further modules in cardiology and neurology are in development. ALSO READ | Fireballs in Thailand's Mekong River: The unexplained phenomena Watch the video: × Dr Arun Gupta, who is the consultant anaesthetist at CUH, said that the "mixed reality is increasingly recognised as a useful method of simulator training." Dr Gupta is leading the project. As quoted by NHS, he said, "With HoloScenarios, we're helping to evolve education from a mentorship-based model to one where students around the world can have equal access to top-flight expertise for mastering invention-based clinical skills". Dr Gupta added, "As institutions scale procurement, the demand for platforms that offer utility and ease of mixed reality learning management is rapidly expanding. GigXR has already enabled instructors to better prepare learners with medically accurate simulation for observation and assessment." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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UK Queen Elizabeth has used an arcane mechanism to influence number of legislations in the recent decades, reports The Guardian. The centuries-old mechanism is called Queen's Consent. As opposed to royal assent, which is just a formal stamp of royal approval before a bill becomes a law, The Queen's consent may refer to queen being given access to legislations before they are presented in parliaments across the UK.

The Guardian said that it had obtained a Scottish parliament memo to support the claim. The investigative report says that the mechanism of Queen's consent has been used in recent decades to vet legislations before they are presented in the parliament. The investigation revealed that as many as 67 legislations were vetted by the queen before they were tabled in the legislature.

The queen's representative reportedly refused to reveal how many times the mechanism has been used.

Queen Elizabeth and the royal family are supposed to be neutral as far as politics in the UK is concerned. The queen's position is supposed to be that of a ceremonial head. If the claims in the report are further substantiated by more such investigations, there is a likelihood that Queen Elizabeth's public image will take a beating.

Several polls have shown that British people are not as ardent followers of the royal family as they were in past. Numerous scandals, and controversies have meant that public image of the royals is relatively less robust.

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UK Queen Elizabeth has used an arcane mechanism to influence number of legislations in the recent decades, reports The Guardian. The centuries-old mechanism is called Queen's Consent. As opposed to royal assent, which is just a formal stamp of royal approval before a bill becomes a law, The Queen's consent may refer to queen being given access to legislations before they are presented in parliaments across the UK. The Guardian said that it had obtained a Scottish parliament memo to support the claim. The investigative report says that the mechanism of Queen's consent has been used in recent decades to vet legislations before they are presented in the parliament. The investigation revealed that as many as 67 legislations were vetted by the queen before they were tabled in the legislature. The queen's representative reportedly refused to reveal how many times the mechanism has been used. Queen Elizabeth and the royal family are supposed to be neutral as far as politics in the UK is concerned. The queen's position is supposed to be that of a ceremonial head. If the claims in the report are further substantiated by more such investigations, there is a likelihood that Queen Elizabeth's public image will take a beating. Several polls have shown that British people are not as ardent followers of the royal family as they were in past. Numerous scandals, and controversies have meant that public image of the royals is relatively less robust. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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MPs in the UK are planning on a vote to ditch parts of the Brexit deal. Northern Ireland protocol is part of the 2019 Brexit deal. PM Boris Johnson said that they are trying to fix something important to them.

UK: MPs vote on plans to ditch parts of the Brexit deal

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