Most senior family court judge to decide future of three-year-old girl
The most senior family court judge in England and Wales has been asked to make decisions about the future of a three-year-old girl who has been at the centre of
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Domestic abuse and child poverty Bills among package of legislation unveiled by SNP
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a package of legislation aimed at boosting Scotland’s economy in the wake of the Brexit vote, but has also pledged the “immediate introduction” of legislation for
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Vacant nursing and midwifery posts in Scotland up 16% in three months
Vacancy rates for NHS consultants, nursing and midwifery staff in across Scotland continue to increase, according to new figures. The number of nursing and midwifery posts lying vacant – given
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Boy with rare condition secures breakthrough drug following Sturgeon intervention
The family of a young boy with a rare medical condition are celebrating a campaign victory after a letter from Nicola Sturgeon confirmed he will benefit from a breakthrough drug
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Review suggests NHS could save billions if patients self-manage their diabetes
The NHS must do more to help people with diabetes self-manage their condition, health leaders have said after a review concluded that the current way sufferers are cared for is
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Rise of contraceptive pill brings 22% fall in ovarian cancer deaths
Deaths from ovarian cancer in the UK dipped by 22% over a decade thanks to widespread use of the contraceptive pill and possibly owing to a decline in the use
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‘Air pollution’ particles linked to Alzheimer’s found in human brain
Tiny particles breathed in and taken into the brain through air pollution could be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, research has found. Experts have discovered the presence of magnetic
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Think tank urges Government to put more effort into alleviating poverty
Poverty could be effectively eliminated for the “Brexit generation” by 2030 if the Government puts more effort into helping the poor, a think tank has said. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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Ministers defend care system after ‘forced adoption’ comments
Ministers have defended the care system after a former Liberal Democrat MP said council social services departments in England and Wales were “under pressure” to get children adopted. John Hemming,
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‘Snob’ mother loses court fight over children to father from ‘Geordie’ family
A teacher who described herself as a “snob” and said a member of her ex-husband’s family spoke “Geordie” and lived on a “grotty” estate has lost a court fight over
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