The long-term detainment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities must be banned, a cross-party committee of MPs has said. Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who chairs the Commons
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Doctors’ leaders have condemned Boris Johnson’s “irresponsible” decision to press ahead with lockdown lifting in England despite Covid-19 infections continuing to surge. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned of “potentially
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The use of domestic vaccine passports and face masks will be encouraged as ministers set out a cautious approach to England’s “freedom day” on July 19 in response to soaring
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Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the head of a gender equality charity who died last week. The First Minister described Emma Ritch, the executive director of women’s rights organisation
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Victims of domestic abuse have been urged to call charities for support following England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday evening. Domestic violence charities Women’s Aid
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A ground-breaking report from Community Integrated Care (CIC) has found that many frontline social care workers are undervalued by as much as 39% – nearly £7000 per year – in
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Stormont ministers have agreed a further wave of Covid-19 relaxations for Northern Ireland. The measures, which include the end of social-distancing requirements for outdoor activities and a reduction of the
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Local councils across the UK are facing a £3 billion budget deficit as a result of the pandemic, according to an investigation by the BBC. The broadcaster’s Shared Data Unit
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Sixteen health charities have joined forces to urge the Government to support around 500,000 people for whom the Covid-19 vaccines may give less protection. With most of England’s Covid rules
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Operations across Edinburgh are being postponed because of the pressure caused by increasing numbers of patients and staff infected with coronavirus. NHS Lothian becomes the latest health board to announce
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