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Young Midwives Leaving NHS Over Burnout Crisis
Early-career midwives abandon NHS roles due to burnout, intensifying maternity staffing shortages in England. Data reveals under-35s departing at alarming rates...
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Gay Couple Turns to Mexico for Surrogacy After Years of Struggle
Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo explore surrogacy in Mexico as a path to parenthood. Discover why international surrogacy is becoming increasingly popular among...
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Burnham Commits to Eliminating Rough Sleeping Across England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges £340m investment over three years to end rough sleeping in England, expanding successful Greater Manchester homelessness pro...
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International Surrogacy: Rising Risk of Stateless Children
International surrogacy practices create legal risks for children. Experts warn of stateless babies amid global regulation gaps. Learn about the surrogacy crisi...
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Childhood in War Exhibition: How Conflict Shapes Young Lives
Discover how war disrupts childhood through education, play and family. Exhibition explores children's experiences during hostilities and survival stories.
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Gordon Read, Visionary Chief Probation Officer, Dies at 89
Gordon Read, former chief probation officer of Devon and ACOP chair, dies at 89. Learn about his legacy in criminal justice reform and offender rehabilitation.
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Social Media Ban Skeptic: Rethinking Kids' Tech Safety
Psychologist Candice Odgers challenges the social media ban narrative, arguing it obscures real threats to adolescent mental health and online safety.
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Cyclosporiasis Surge Worsens Amid Budget Cuts
Record US cyclosporiasis outbreak intensifies as Trump administration cuts impact disease surveillance and foodborne illness tracking capabilities.
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Thousands of Carers Face £20k Overpayment Demands
Over 32,000 carers demanded to repay £33m in overpayments during 2025-26 despite DWP reforms aimed at preventing the scandal.
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UK Government Reverses Coastguard Volunteer Pay Cut Plan
UK government abandons controversial plan to strip volunteer coastguard officers of hourly pay after backlash. Major policy U-turn announced in parliament.
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Salsa Dancing Reduces Depression and Anxiety
Oxford study reveals salsa dancing significantly reduces depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young adults through an 8-week randomized controlled trial.
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End-of-Life Planning: Why 12 Days Caring for a Dying Parent Matters
Discover how caring for a dying parent in a hospital's 'dying room' highlights the crucial importance of planning for end-of-life care and making your wishes kn...
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Teen Meningitis B Vaccine Program Recommended for NHS
JCVI advises UK government to offer meningitis B vaccine to teenagers aged 15 on NHS, with one or two doses depending on prior vaccination status.
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Amnesty UK Reports Self to Charity Regulator Over JK Rowling Centre Controversy
Amnesty International UK self-reports to charity watchdog after controversy describing JK Rowling's sexual violence centre as anti-rights, facing legal action t...
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Energy Drink Sales Ban for Under-16s in England
England implements new legislation prohibiting energy drink sales to minors under 16 from April. Over 100,000 children consume high-caffeine beverages daily.
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Nobby Stiles: Brain Damage from Football Heading
Coroner confirms England's 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died from brain condition caused by repeated football heading. His death in 2020 was unreported to...
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Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Could Avert Heart Disease Deaths
Study reveals ultra-processed foods drive up to a third of heart disease cases. Experts suggest reducing UPFs could prevent thousands of deaths and improve card...
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Black Doctors Face Four-Times Lower Training Placement Odds in NHS
Black doctors in England receive training placements at significantly lower rates than white peers, with some positions showing less than 1% acceptance rates fo...