New blood and urine test could lead to earlier Autism diagnosis
Scientists have developed a blood and urine test that can detect autism in children. Researchers at the University of Warwick said the test, believed to be the first of its
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Oxfam releases controversial 2011 report into aid worker sex scandal
Oxfam’s 2011 investigation into the Haiti sex scandal concluded charities should be warned about “problem staff” – only for several accused of abuse to successfully take up future posts in
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Jo Cox’s family pledge support to widower Brendan over sexual assault allegations
The family of murdered MP Jo Cox have pledged their support to her embattled widower Brendan after sexual assault allegations from his past resurfaced. Ms Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater said
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Council plans free school meals to tackle weekend and holiday hunger
A council is planning to offer free school meals 365 days a year to children from low income households to help tackle “holiday hunger”. North Lanarkshire Council proposes expanding its
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Independent Commission to investigate claims of sexual exploitation at Oxfam
The head of Oxfam International has said she will be appointing an independent commission to investigate claims of sexual exploitation. Executive director Winnie Byanyima promised to root out any wrongdoing
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Mental health practitioners spending more time helping patients with money issues
More than half of mental health practitioners say the proportion of time they are spending on patients’ non-health issues such as money problems and housing has increased over the past
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Public outcry forces council to drop plans to fine rough sleepers
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has dropped plans to issue rough sleepers with fines if they refuse to engage with services, a campaigner has claimed. A petition of
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UKIP faces costs bill over MEP defamation case linked to Rotherham scandal
Ukip took a “deliberate, informed and calculated” decision to ensure that a defamation action brought by Rotherham’s three Labour MPs should not be settled before the General Election, the High
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Sitting MP’s could be involved with ‘inappropriate’ behaviour towards children, Sarah Champion
Labour MP Sarah Champion has raised concerns about child sexual abuse. The former frontbencher, in an interview with the Commons House magazine, also alleged that sitting MPs could “in some
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Oxfam admit ‘serious mistake’ in rehiring worker sacked amid Haiti sex misconduct claims
One of the Oxfam workers sacked over sexual misconduct allegations in earthquake-shattered Haiti was later re-hired by the charity in Ethiopia. The decision to employ the man as a consultant
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