Catherine Snowdon

1 month ago | centralbanking.com | Catherine Snowdon

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page In a report published on March 30, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee stated that "the complacency of bank auditors was a significant contributory factor [to the financial crisis].

1 month ago | bbc.com | Catherine Snowdon

I was on a flight - but British Airways told me I wasn'tCatherine SnowdonBBCCatherine Snowdon is still puzzled by her experience on a trip to MadridAn extraordinary thing happened to me on a recent flight to Madrid: I unwittingly travelled under the wrong identity, becoming a potential security issue, and no one realised. I was packing for a short business trip to make a film for the BBC when I attempted to check-in online. It didn't work, so I headed to London Heathrow Airport to do it in-person.

Feb 5, 2025 | yahoo.com | Catherine Snowdon

Unique national research for England has demonstrated the "significant" impact the gynaecological condition endometriosis has had on women's ability to earn and work. Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may be taking lower-paid jobs or working fewer hours. The charity Endometriosis UK called on workplaces to provide "support, understanding and reasonable adjustments for endometriosis" in order to "retain talented employees".

Nov 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Catherine Snowdon |Philippa Roxby

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE in updated guidance. Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia. The guidance includes a new discussion aid to help GPs give patients the most useful information they can about the drugs and what they do.

Jun 20, 2024 | bbc.com | Catherine Snowdon

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in EnglandBy Catherine Snowdon, Health reporter GettyCystic fibrosis causes thick mucus to build up in the lungsA deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes the treatments.