A regular reader of COGNEWS commented to me that the Iran war has cost her more to fill up her car this week. She tried to fill up with regular diesel, but there was none. So she had to fill up with premium, costing £1.89 per litre. Because she is on a budget, she was limited to just £20 for the top-up—a mere 10.5 litres, barely enough to get to work and back for a few days. What can be done about the high energy costs we are experiencing now? Our government has put a cap on
Thursday 23 rd April In the UK, 1 in 6 (8.5 million) adults struggle to read. This limits life choices. Reading for pleasure and empowerment makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and well-being. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us to communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors and brings joy. World Book Night brin
Emma Chatwin is a local lady, married, a mum of four, 34 years of age, and standing for the Green Party. COGNEWS caught up with Emma at Cheadle's Summerhouse Coffee Shop. Here's how it went. Emma Chatwin, Green Party Candidate She told us that she wishes to be proactive and loyal to the people of the town and to do her best to help the community, but she does recognise the limitations town councillors have. She works as a quantitative analyst and is very good with numbers. He
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 2 St Philip’s Place, Birmingham, B3 2RB Join NatWest, the British Business Bank, and the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce as they come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with Empower to Elevate, an inspiring event dedicated to female founders, leaders, and innovators across the region. This gathering highlights the global theme Give to Gain, reflecting the idea that investing in women—through opportunity, coll
16-20 March 26 FREE Newcastle-under-Lyme's Business Festival - Shaping the Future - is returning for 2026. Taking place from 16-20 March, the five-day Festival will feature inspiring keynote and guest speakers, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect and network. Monday 16 March - Employment and Entrepreneurs Day (St Giles Church) Tuesday 17 March - Innovation and Sustainability Day (Keele University) Wednesday 18 March - Business and Network Day (The Boulevard)
A report released on International Women's Day (March 8) by Elsevier Ltd in the Lancet reflects on recent advances in women's health while considering what the future might hold. According to the report the past decade has witnessed significant research and innovation in women's health, leaving a lasting impact across disciplines and clear signs of progress globally. A list of ten advances that have altered the course of women's health over the past 10 years has been compile
International Women’s Day (IWD) originated from early 20th-century labor movements in North America and Europe, aimed at securing voting rights, better pay, and shorter working hours. It was proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin and first celebrated in 1911, with the date later finalised to March 8th. For many years, we made great progress in the UK, but with recent discoveries such as the Epstein and Al Fayed scandals, and alarming reports that numbers of Gen Z men seek to erode
