A leading abortion provider has changed its name to distance itself from Marie Stopes, deeming her views on eugenics in “stark contrast” to the charity’s values. Marie Stopes International will
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British scientists have hailed the “tremendously exciting” news that a US coronavirus vaccine may prevent 94.5% of people from getting Covid-19. Interim data from the US firm Moderna suggests its
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All care homes will be able to allow visits before Christmas, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged, amid criticism of delays in introducing visitor testing. Mr Hancock (pictured) said rapid
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Almost half a million safeguarding concerns about abuse were raised during 2019-20 – a rise of almost 15% from the previous year, new figures show. There were 475,560 reports raised
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Trussell Trust food banks handed out a record 1.2 million emergency parcels in the six months to September, the charity reported. More than 470,000 of the supplies went to children,
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People with learning disabilities in England were up to six times more likely to die with coronavirus during the first wave of the outbreak, a study has found. They were
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The Government is being urged to bring forward “tough” online harms legislation after a children’s charity warned lockdown had created a “perfect storm” for offenders to groom youngsters. Research by
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Police and social services bosses have begun investigations after a woman with “significant” learning difficulties who requires constant supervision was raped and made pregnant. Detail of the case has emerged
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A nurse accused of the murders of eight babies in a year-long killing spree at a hospital neonatal unit has been remanded in custody. Lucy Letby, 30, is alleged to
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The family justice system is in “crisis” with families dealing with a relationship breakdown facing a support “void”, according to a new report. Action is needed to ensure that children
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