UK too slow dealing with sophisticated slave gangs
Police and border officials should be more “proactive” in tackling slave trading gangs operating in the UK, according to a former Home Office adviser. In a report for the Centre
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Labour plan to appoint O’Reilly as ‘champion’ for elderly
A former Countryfile presenter who won a landmark legal case against the BBC over age discrimination would become an independent commissioner for older people if Labour takes power, the party
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MPs warn of perceived establishment whitewash over Janner decision
The decision not to charge Lord Janner over alleged child sexual abuse could lead the public to see any investigation into the establishment as a “whitewash”, a group of senior
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Around 400,000 children amongst 1M now using foodbanks
The number of people using foodbanks has reached a record one million after an increase in workers on low pay having to seek emergency help for food, new figures have
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Performance theatre challenges perceptions of homeless
Performing arts academics at Sheffield Hallam University have teamed up with South Yorkshire Housing Association and London-based theatre company Cardboard Citizens on a challenging new piece of performance theatre, based
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Richard Farleigh appointed Action for Children Ambassador
Richard Farleigh, the investor and ex-“Dragon’s Den” panellist, has been announced as an official Ambassador of UK children’s charity Action for Children. The role comes in recognition of his substantial
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Most councils failing disabled over home adaptations
Nearly two-thirds of councils are failing to complete home adaptations for disabled people within the one-year legal limit, a charity has found. Leonard Cheshire Disability said thousands of disabled and
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Campaign to tackle employment rates of people with depression
Just 8% of MPs believe the NHS is sufficiently prepared to manage depression efficiently, a survey has found. The charity Depression Alliance said that three-quarters (76%) of MPs questioned felt
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Mindfulness therapy as effective as anti-depressants, new research
A form of meditation could be as effective as anti-depressants at preventing people relapsing into depression, new research suggests. The study, led by researchers at Oxford University and published in
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Unique concerts for parents and carers living with autism
Acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, Noriko Ogawa, is hosting a series of concerts specifically for parents and carers of children with autism. The aim of Jamie’s Concerts, which are held in
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