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BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk
NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eUsKBTw…
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Council financial crisis 'out of control', MPs warn
£4bn extra is needed to avoid a "severe impact" on services and councils going bust, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Record Dry January saved the average person £118
This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QY6lub7…
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Sikhs fear for their safety, MPs tell minister
Activists have called on the government to take action after receiving credible threats to their lives. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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Nicola Sturgeon's reputation on the line at UK Covid inquiry
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the UK Covid inquiry in Edinburgh. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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UK considering recognising Palestine state, Lord Cameron says
Britain could recognise Palestine state as part of peace negotiations, foreign secretary suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZUHRK…
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'Tidal wave' of sex abuse in music industry, MPs told
A report warns the music industry is a "boys' club" where sexual harassment and abuse is common. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial
Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OJr0hUX
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Kate Osamor: Labour suspends MP over Gaza remarks in Holocaust message
The MP for Edmonton apologises after saying Gaza should be remembered as genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day. from BBC News - UK Politics https://if…
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Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study
Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AYi4lFw
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Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health
Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b5s3…
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Nadine Dorries pledges to repay mistaken £17K exit payout
The former culture secretary was paid severance pay despite being too old to qualify. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EFV6brK
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Post Office scandal: Chairman Henry Staunton had to go as it 'wasn't working' - Badenoch
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch says Henry Staunton's sacking is about more than the Horizon scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
The departure comes as public outcry over the wrongful conviction of hundreds of sub-postmasters continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift…
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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists
Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Eic8wX3
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Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role
Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9…
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Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane's case
Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the mental health act before killing three people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kduOi8w
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Council tax bands need overhauling, northern business group says
A group representing northern businesses wants a property revaluation before the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Xq0UtV5
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UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain's ban on hormone-treated meat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E
Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
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Zombie knives: Government announces third crackdown since 2016
New restrictions will close a loophole in the law in England and Wales, the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9ulS0cV
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Stop the boats policy a 'fake response' to migration issues - UN
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns migrants are "easy targets" ahead of upcoming elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Welsh independence: Leaving UK is viable, says new report
But experts warns Wales would face a "significant" challenge raising enough tax revenue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aVzbx…
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Sunak must be replaced as PM, says former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke
Sir Simon Clarke warns the Tories will be "massacred" in the general election if led by Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Government borrowing lower than expected in December
Public borrowing fell to £7.8bn last month, according to the latest official figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/S5tfhDr
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US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The second joint operation between the US and UK targets underground storage and missiles, they say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mp4…
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Rwanda asylum scheme: Peers vote against approving Rwanda treaty
Kigali must improve its asylum procedures before parliament ratifies the treaty, House of Lords says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/e2…
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Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout
It becomes the first nation in the world to roll out a universal anti-malaria jab for infants. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6cIWN0l
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Doctor uses Apple Watch to help passenger on flight
The medic intervenes while on a Ryanair flight to Verona for a skiing holiday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ik8BMay
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Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police
The Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians says women are being wrongly prosecuted. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fmGrz7V
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More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding
In a letter to the PM, the group warns of cuts to services without extra money for English councils. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qQD…
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Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting 'inevitable' Keir Starmer victory?
Polls suggest Humza Yousaf is yet to convince the Scottish public he's an effective leader - could that change? from BBC News - UK Politics htt…
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Covid Inquiry has my informal messages, says Sturgeon
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says copies of her messages were handed to the inquiry last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
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Bowels, bladders and sex: Rediscovering life after mountain crash
Extreme sportsman Niall McCann talks frankly about life after crashing into a mountain at 50mph. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/D1RVeFH
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Devolving justice powers would be calamitous - Buckland
A report recommends Wales takes the reins from Westminster as soon as possible. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lxqgdJ7
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Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm
Committee looks to uncover how much money was handed out after Post Office scandal was uncovered. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tdzZxM…
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My agonising headaches make me bang my head off walls
Daren Frankish says his cluster headaches are like being hit with a baseball bat and stabbed in the eye. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nwpW…
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England's sexual health services 'at breaking point'
Soaring rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis infections threaten to overwhelm services, experts warn. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Rt3XZEl
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Michelle Mone's ex-lawyer apologises to BBC for misleading comments about Tory donations
Lawyer says comments about donations to the Tory Party by Mone's husband were made in good faith. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/E4…
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Kuenssberg: The thorny politics of Houthi strikes for Sunak and Starmer
The PM and the Labour leader agree on military action but it could be just the beginning of their problems. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift…
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Police called after council meeting 'pantomime'
A town council meeting is abandoned after residents challenged, booed and slow clapped councillors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qcCv…
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Measles outbreak: Your questions answered
Cases are rising across England, with health officials encouraging people to get vaccinated. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ctLIkmX
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Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill
The legislation will now head to the House of Lords where it is expected to face stiff opposition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gHkOh…
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Chris Mason: Crunch day for the Rwanda asylum bill
Rishi Sunak is about to find out how many of his MPs are willing to vote down his flagship policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/We6cF…
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Labour Party 'campaign bible' gives hints of general election strategy
The party issues instructions to candidates on how to get their core policies across to voters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Ah8TlxS
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Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy
Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5JnuAmb
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Covid jab skipped by 44%, entire UK study finds
More than 7,000 hospital admissions could have been prevented in summer 2022 with full protection. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NUWkiGs
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Councils in crisis: Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns of an "extreme and long-lasting effect" on public services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.t…
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More evidence to ban energy drinks for children, study finds
Raised risks of anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts have been highlighted by new research. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DfCh5ky
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General election: Labour would need record swing to win
Analysis shows the effect of the new election boundaries. Use our tool to look up your constituency. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qPm…
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NHS 'thought St Albans cancer patient was from Traveller community'
Angela Devlin, 26, says she was not offered a check as it was assumed she would not have an address. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HgolXOS
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Rishi Sunak to address MPs about strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The defence secretary also warns the UK will consider more strikes if the Houthis do not stop attacking ships. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Stephen Flynn fears 'wider regional crisis' after Yemen air strikes
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn also says the failure to consult MPs in advance was "farcical". from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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BBC's Glenn Campbell on shock of brain cancer diagnosis
BBC Scotland's political editor says the discovery of a tumour was devastating - but that he's been lucky. from BBC News - Health https://i…
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Starmer denies backtracking on military action vote
While running to be Labour leader, Sir Keir promised a law requiring a Commons vote for military action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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UK had no choice but to strike Houthis - Cameron
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron suggests the UK could strike Houthi targets again if attacks on ships continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Kuenssberg: The thorny politics of Houthi strikes for Sunak and Starmer
The PM and the Labour leader agree on military action but it could be just the beginning of their problems. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift…
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Thousands attend pro-Palestinian march in London
Organisers say the protest is part of a global day of action in 30 countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PTHk2aX
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New Malden ex-postmistress aims to stand against Sir Ed Davey
Yvonne Tracey says she will contest the Lib Dem leader's seat at the next general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wUslv0c
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Post Office scandal: Minister says he wants to see those responsible locked up
Kevin Hollinrake said that people "must be held to account" over the scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fTE4VHA
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UK economic growth rebounds in November
Black Friday helped to boost the economy, figures show, but the risk of recession remains. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/znvxcuI
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Sunak authorises Labour and civil service talks ahead of election
The meetings enable the opposition to establish relationships with Whitehall ahead of an election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JHY2V…
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Keir Starmer used Qatar-funded private jet for Emir trip
The Labour leader made the return trip whilst attending the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jGOw…
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Rochdale man killed in Pakistan, says MP
Tasaraf Hussain from Rochdale was killed whilst visiting family in Pakistan, says Tony Lloyd MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7ev2Wnj…
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NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care
How cutting-edge cancer genomics is now being used in mainstream cancer care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aw4OyEc
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The key NHS targets that have never been met
BBC News finds key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years - and two have never been met. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tI9jy…
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Chris Mason: Justice at last, but plenty more questions remain
Figures across politics will be asked why exoneration for postmasters took so long, our political editor writes. from BBC News - UK Politics https:…
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Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team
Police arrived at a distraught mother's house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
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Mortgages: Barclays and Santander cut rates as competition intensifies
Two big lenders cut their mortgage rates as the battle for those seeking a new deal continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pQ1jGUh
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All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam
The conmen in Bihar state promised to pay huge sums of money to men to get childless women pregnant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/puf9wv4
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Tory group of MPs aim to force changes to Rwanda Bill
Former minister Robert Jenrick leads a group of 40 would-be rebels looking to "strengthen" the bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://…
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Student loan costs to balloon £10bn a year - IFS report
The Institute of Fiscal Studies says higher interest rates have increased costs of financing the system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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How some Indian hospitals are cutting cancer drug costs
Cancer treatment centres have clubbed together to bulk-buy drugs and bring down costs by more than 85%. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EemDC…
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Labour aims to force ministers to publish Rwanda documents
Sir Keir Starmer's party want ministers to disclose the cost of sending asylum seekers to the African country. from BBC News - UK Politics http…
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Izzy Judd: 'Music let my brother in a coma connect with us'
Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oTMmf4D
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Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents
Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a7Befn1
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Ministers to meet to discuss Post Office Horizon scandal
Discussions will be held over options to help people convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cV8ly…
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PM considers ways to clear all victims of Post Office scandal
The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ISl3t…
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Starmer worries about toll of election on his children
The Labour leader called for a general election as soon as possible, adding that he wanted the fight. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bU…
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Rishi Sunak denies doubting Rwanda plan when chancellor
The prime minister says it was his job to scrutinise policies after the BBC reported he had concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jH…
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Watchdog to assess claims against pensions minister Paul Maynard
Paul Maynard is accused of using taxpayer money to fund Conservative Party work and campaigning. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iaYXDt4…
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Resigning ex-minister Chris Skidmore wrong on climate, says Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor "profoundly" disagrees with Chris Skidmore who quit over government energy plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.…
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Junior doctors' strike: The 'huge effort' to keep a hospital running
Cancelled operations and exhausted staff - the BBC goes into a busy hospital coping during a strike. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LT3I0bX
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Rishi Sunak had significant doubt over Rwanda plan, papers suggest
New documents indicate the PM had doubts about sending migrants to Rwanda when he was chancellor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ejG68b…
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Derek Draper: Kate Garraway says husband has died, aged 56
The former political adviser, had multiple health issues after first being hospitalised with Covid in 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift…
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Charities to benefit from Betty Boothroyd items auction
Items owned by Lady Boothroyd, who died last year, are expected to raise up to £200,000 for charity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/daV…
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Can Denmark's world-beating drugs maker stay ahead?
Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe's most valuable firm in 2023. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gWfYpi7
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Prescription drugs sold online without 'robust' checks
More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/J…
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Government's asylum figures show uncleared backlog
Thousands of asylum applications made before June 2022 have still not received initial decisions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UDn5a1…
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Junior doctors' strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work
NHS bosses say the service is under huge pressure - but junior doctors say they are misusing the system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt…
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Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies
The social justice campaigner, known for her work with children, died on her birthday, aged 61. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VotIceg
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The longest ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out
Junior doctors will begin a six-day walkout in England, causing severe disruption to services. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qAdOEWR
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Government's asylum figures show uncleared backlog
Thousands of asylum applications made before June 2022 have still not received initial decisions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Swt40m…
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UK asylum backlog cleared, says PM, but critics disagree
Rishi Sunak says he has met a pledge made a year ago, but Labour accuse the government of massaging the figures. from BBC News - UK Politics https:…
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Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms
A planned six-day junior doctors' strike will have a big impact on routine care, a health chief says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MEw…
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Lessons for government as general election year looms
Trouble-shooter and peer Louise Casey looks at the way to get things done in government for a new BBC series. from BBC News - UK Politics https://i…
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