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Stories for September 20th 2023

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:17 UTC

    Tories handing out cost of living winter support for millions of low income British households

    Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said: we are ensuring the most vulnerable households are cushioned from high prices with a further cost-of-living payment.” (Pic UK Parliament)

    Millions of low-income British households will receive the next installment of cost-of-living payments between 31 October and 19 November. Eight million people on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, will receive £300 directly, without the need to make a claim. It is the second of three installments that will eventually total £900.

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:13 UTC

    Brunt Ice Shelf moving faster after calving of giant iceberg

    Following the calving of the A-81 iceberg at the end of January 2023, the Brunt Ice Shelf is moving faster than before.

    Following the calving of the A-81 iceberg at the end of January 2023, the Brunt Ice Shelf is moving faster than before. It is currently moving approximately 4 meters a day towards the sea, whereas before the calving it moved at an average of between 1-2.5 meters a day.

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:05 UTC

    Tension between Argentina and Paraguay on the rise

    Massa is trying to confuse the public opinion, Alliana argued

    Tension between Argentina and Paraguay is on the rise after Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa argued that his country had paid for the construction of the Yacyretá Dam between the 1980s and 1990s and was still owed “billions of dollars” for it.

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:25 UTC

    Falklands celebrates Chilean independence with local community

    A display of Chilean traditional cueca dancing at Government House

    Falklands' Government House hosted a big reception on the evening of Monday 18 September, to congratulate and celebrate with the Chilean community their country's National Day.

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:12 UTC

    Falklands announces Varicella vaccination of Children

    The Health Visitor will speak to all parents in due course whose children will be eligible for the vaccine.

    The Falkland Islands hospital, KEMH are pleased to announce that they are commencing the rollout of the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine to children aged thirteen months. This follows discussions with, and advice from, our Public Health advisors. Many other countries offer the Chickenpox vaccination and it is given to prevent the rare but potentially life-threatening complications that can sometimes arise from the infection.

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