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People of Black ethnicity are twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to those of White ethnicity, according to researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham.

Research from the University of Nottingham has helped secure a longer period of financial support for farm businesses as part of the new Agriculture Bill that received Royal Assent yesterday.

Using electrical stimulation in the throats of patients recovering from conditions such as strokes or head injuries will help to relieve swallowing problems, leading to a quicker recovery time, according to a new study.

The financial risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the wake of Covid-19 is being investigated by researchers at Nottingham University Business School.

Public health agencies across the UK should launch a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to support older people through the pandemic and to keep them healthy and resilient over the winter – say a leading group of scientists and clinicians.

Research has found that County Lines drug supply networks adapted to the restrictions of the spring lockdown. Methods of delivery and payment changed, yet there was no change in the demand for young people to run drugs, perpetuating their risk of exploitation, and continuing the supply of illegal substances

The MOMENT is a unique brain-controlled film where the plot is determined by the viewer and audiences will have the chance to experience it with live music as part of a new online tour.

A new study by the University of Nottingham and the RAC Foundation suggests that behavioural training for drivers is paramount for the transition into the next stage of automated vehicles, known as level 3 automation.