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'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Health
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Health
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Health
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Opinion
The 14-day limit on human embryo research risks the UK losing its lead
Health
By Danielle Hamm
The 14-day limit on human embryo research risks the UK losing its lead
Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?
Health
By Lord Lansley
Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?
Our children face an urgent health crisis
Health
By Simon Opher MP and Dr Mike McKean
Our children face an urgent health crisis
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One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
Political parties
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
Communities
Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
By Robert Hutton
Political parties
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The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
Health & Care news
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Government support for buses and trams through coronavirus – Transport Focus comment
Commenting on the £700 million coronavirus support for buses and trams, David Sidebottom, director at the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said:
Preston pulled into local lockdown after spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus
Preston pulled into local lockdown after spike in coronavirus cases
The city of Preston will see a toughening of lockdown measures following a rise in coronavirus cases, it has been announced.
Rishi Sunak warns holidaymakers UK 'will not hesitate' to impose travel restrictions amid fears France could be next on quarantine list
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak warns holidaymakers UK 'will not hesitate' to impose travel restrictions amid fears France could be next on quarantine list
Rishi Sunak has told holidaymakers the Government will "not hesitate" to impose travel restrictions amid growing fears that France could be added to the UK quarantine list.
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
Health
By Kate Hollern MP
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
With schools returning in September, if test and trace isn't dramatically improved - and quickly – local outbreaks could become deadly national ones.
Keir Starmer overtakes Boris Johnson as voters’ choice for PM for first time — poll
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer overtakes Boris Johnson as voters’ choice for PM for first time — poll
Keir Starmer has overtaken Boris Johnson on the question of who would make the best prime minister, according to a new poll.
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
Coronavirus
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
People arriving in the UK from Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas will have to enter coronavirus quarantine following a spike in cases, the Government has announced.
Rishi Sunak talks up coronavirus help to thousands of Scottish firms as he heads north of the border
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak talks up coronavirus help to thousands of Scottish firms as he heads north of the border
Rishi Sunak has talked up the impact of the Treasury’s coronavirus support schemes in "every corner of the UK" ahead of a Scotland trip by the Chancellor.
Public confidence in ministers’ handling of coronavirus shattered by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ — study
Coronavirus
Public confidence in ministers’ handling of coronavirus shattered by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ — study
Public confidence in the Government’s ability to deal with the coronavirus pandemic was badly affected by the news Dominic Cummings had seemingly broken lockdown rules, new research shows.
Boris Johnson says people need ‘confidence’ to return to work as he defends ‘world-beating’ test and trace scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says people need ‘confidence’ to return to work as he defends ‘world-beating’ test and trace scheme
Boris Johnson has said that Britain’s economic recovery will rely on people having the “confidence” to go back to work.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets issue warning for dog owners following warm weather surge in toxic blue green algae reports
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs in the vicinity of water bodies, after a spike in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB expresses concern over quality in Government's PDR White Paper
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s White Paper Planning for the Future – outlining reforms to the country’s planning system.
Number of households hit by benefit cap rockets 93% amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Number of households hit by benefit cap rockets 93% amid coronavirus pandemic
The number of households hit by the Government's benefit cap has soared by 93% amid the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed.
Call for PPE procurement inquiry as Government accused of wasting £150m on millions of unusable masks
Coronavirus
Call for PPE procurement inquiry as Government accused of wasting £150m on millions of unusable masks
Opposition parties are calling for an investigation into the Government’s procurement of PPE during the coronavirus pandemic after millions of unusable masks were bought from an investment firm.
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
Coronavirus
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
The UK’s unemployment rate is expected to hit 7.5% after a host of government support schemes are turned off, the Bank of England has predicted.
Labour call for clarity on English exams after thousands of Scottish pupils have results downgraded
Coronavirus
Labour call for clarity on English exams after thousands of Scottish pupils have results downgraded
Labour have called for urgent clarity over how English exam results are to be decided after thousands of Scottish pupils saw their results downgraded.
Government warned bosses could make ‘unreasonable’ demands as one in three shielding people ‘not at all’ comfortable returning to work
Coronavirus
Government warned bosses could make ‘unreasonable’ demands as one in three shielding people ‘not at all’ comfortable returning to work
One in three people covered by the Government’s now-paused coronavirus shielding programme say they are “not at all comfortable” heading back in to their place of work, official figures show.
Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
Nicola Sturgeon has announced fresh lockdown restrictions for Aberdeen following a spike in coronavirus infections.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England
Public Health England has issued advice on test and trace in recognition of the potential impact on veterinary practices, following lobbying by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
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Coronavirus
By Blue Cross
Blue Cross supports the call for theft of a pet to be made a specific crime
Blue Cross calls on the Government to take action to ensure pet theft is recognised as a very serious and unique offence.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Significant decrease in dementia diagnosis rate - Alzheimer’s Society comments
There has been a significant decrease in dementia diagnosis rates – from 67.6% in February to 63.5% in June 2020.
Businesses warn Rishi Sunak his post-furlough rescue plan will not be enough to prevent jobs crisis amid low take-up
Coronavirus
Businesses warn Rishi Sunak his post-furlough rescue plan will not be enough to prevent jobs crisis amid low take-up
The multibillion-pound rescue package for the British economy unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month is not enough to stave off an unemployment crisis, a leading business group has warned.
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses on coronavirus
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses on coronavirus
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of acting like a “schoolboy claiming his dog has eaten his homework” whenever he is quizzed on the Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus lockdown has underlined the need for tougher sentences for pet theft
Coronavirus
By Tom Hunt MP
The coronavirus lockdown has underlined the need for tougher sentences for pet theft
The current law treats pets — a lifeline against loneliness during the lockdown — as inanimate objects when they are stolen. It’s time we made pet theft a specific offence
Coronavirus: Failure to toughen border measures made pandemic 'much worse' for UK, MPs say
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Failure to toughen border measures made pandemic 'much worse' for UK, MPs say
A series of "critical errors" in the Government's approach to travellers entering the UK made the coronavirus pandemic much worse, a cross-party group of MPs has said.
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