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UK Statutory Regulation for Counselling and Psychotherapy Urged
Independent commission demands statutory regulation of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK to protect public safety and boost professional confidence.
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NHS Launches Paediatric Early Warning System in A&E Departments
NHS England introduces world's largest paediatric early warning system in A&E departments this winter to identify deteriorating children early and improve emerg...
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Domestic Violence Survivor Fears Attacker Released Without Monitoring Tag
A domestic violence survivor expresses terror as her abuser remains untagged weeks after prison release. Hundreds of victims question why electronic trackers ar...
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Trans Acceptance Declining: Stonewall Survey Reveals Growing Concerns
Stonewall survey shows 58% of trans people feel less socially accepted. Trans women report heightened fears about safety and equality prospects.
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Labour's Youth Wage Promise Faces Election Deadline Challenge
Labour's manifesto pledge to equalise minimum wage for under-20s is uncertain as Chancellor John Healey avoids guaranteeing the policy will happen before the ne...
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Slot Farms Exploit Bingo Loophole to Dodge Budget Tax
Adult gaming centres in England use bingo licences to avoid higher business rates. Discover how slot farms are exploiting this tax loophole amid new gambling du...
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Misdiagnosis Crisis: MS Patients Face Diagnostic Uncertainty
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis reveals systemic healthcare gaps affecting patients seeking accurate neurological diagnoses and medical clarity.
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Can Democrats Win Over Health-Conscious Maha Voters?
Democrats seek to appeal to Make America Healthy Again voters by combining public health messaging with grassroots activism while distancing from conspiracy nar...
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Charity Shop Profits Decline Sharply Amid Secondhand Market
UK charity shop profits fall dramatically as online platforms like Vinted disrupt traditional fundraising. Oxfam's retail profit drops 23% in latest financial y...
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FDA Removes Black-Box Warnings From Estrogen Patches
FDA removes black-box warnings from three estrogen patches for menopause treatment without advisory committee review, raising transparency concerns.
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Slot Machine Losses: £100 Gone in Minutes at Gaming Centres
Discover how slot farms operate and why £100 disappears rapidly at gaming centres. New 25% tax targets these venues in latest budget measures.
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UK's Obesity Reduction Plan Faces Critical Failure Risk
Cross-party MPs warn UK government's decade-long obesity strategy lacks PM leadership and will fail without fundamental restructuring and renewed commitment.
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Cornell Faculty Demands No-Confidence Vote
Cornell University faculty pushes forward with no-confidence vote over administration's response to alleged gang-rape incident at fraternity involving multiple...
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Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice figures reveal prison recalls surged 27% year-on-year in England and Wales, with more prisoners recalled than released despite government ov...
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Online Misogyny Declared Public Health Crisis by UK Experts
UK experts call for treating online misogyny and manosphere as public health issues like obesity and smoking, requiring coordinated government response.
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75% of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE Brain Disease
Study reveals 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008-2023 showed evidence of CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma in profes...
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FDA Scientists Reject Eased Peptide Access Under Trump
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's plan to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr, citing safety concerns and limited scientific...
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Yvette Cooper Reverses NHS Patient Champion Abolition Plan
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper abandons plans to abolish Healthwatch England after cross-party opposition, extending the NHS watchdog role to strengthen patient...