Curing cataracts in Nepal’s Bajhang district September 27, 2022 | City Talk The Bajhang district is in Nepal’s remote far-western region and boasts untamed natural beauty. However, the district is also one of the country’s most isolated regions. For those seeking primary healthcare services, they would have to reach the district’s headquarters in Chainpur, and for any other specialised health service, they would have to make a [...]
Bitcoin back over $20k after mini breakout as cryptocurrencies counter equity markets September 27, 2022 A mini breakout yesterday has seen the price of Bitcoin recover to more than $20k for the first time in ten days.
Exclusive: Blackstone founder Steve Schwarzman picks up Wiltshire country pad for cool £80m September 27, 2022 If you have ever driven through the countryside and imagined living in a 17th century estate, you’re not alone. Steve Schwarzman, the founder and chief executive of Blackstone, has bought Conholt Park, a country house with around 2500 acres of sprawling grounds and a series of cottages fashioned from the remains of an 18th century [...]
Ofgem steps in to demand suppliers improve support for vulnerable customers September 27, 2022 Three UK energy firms have severe weaknesses in how they support customers in payment difficulties, according to Ofgem.
Exclusive: Entertainment and media firms hold nerve against economic instability September 27, 2022 UK entertainment and media firms are holding their nerve against a backdrop of economic turmoil, opting for digital investment over cuts. While there is short-term uncertainty in the market, confidence and growth can be seen in the long-term direction of the entertainment and media (E&M) industry, according to a new report from PwC. The big [...]
Bitcoin price marked lowest weekly close since November 2020 September 26, 2022 The price of Bitcoin remains below $19,000 this morning, where it’s been for most of the past week.
Shop owner and mother receives a second chance at sight September 26, 2022 | City Talk In August, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation travelled to the Kingdom of Bhutan on a mission to eradicate cataract blindness to reduce extreme poverty. This is part of a collaboration between us, the Bhutanese Ministry of Health, and the Royal Government of Bhutan under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck. [...]
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Sight and smiles restored by cataract surgery in Nepal September 26, 2022 | City Talk In March 2022, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation staged one of the biggest cataract microsurgical camps ever organised in mountainous Nepal. The team organised seven screening camps from 15th to 22nd of March focussing especially on reaching out to extremely marginalised communities of the region, as those are the groups that are least likely [...]
All change: Moneysupermarket goes shopping for Ocado’s chief financial officer September 26, 2022 Moneysupermarket.com has swooped in for the Chief Financial Officer at Ocado, who will take up the same role on its board. Niall McBride will join the price comparison site subject to regulatory approval, as he leaves Ocado after having joined in 2020 during the pandemic. The former Rothschild & Co and PwC accountant will likely [...]