Almost half of Britons think PM is lying about protecting NHS from Trump
Almost half of people think Boris Johnson is failing to tell the truth when it comes to protecting the NHS in a trade deal with the US, according to a
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Cost-cutting drive sees British Red Cross withdrawing first aid service at events
The British Red Cross is to stop providing first aid at events as part of a cost-cutting drive, the charity has announced. In a break from decades of tradition, the
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Stagecoach chairman Sir Brian Souter donates £109 million to charity
Stagecoach chairman Sir Brian Souter has donated £109 million to charity. Sir Brian said that following the “excellent performance” of Souter Investments, he has gifted 28% of its shares to
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Jeremy Corbyn promises ‘truly universal’ health service under Labour government
Prescription charges would be scrapped in England under a Labour government which would also set up a “publicly-owned generic drugs manufacturer”, the party has pledged. Leader Jeremy Corbyn, who will
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Engage: Time to level with public about the scale of challenges facing the NHS
Public commitment in the NHS risks being put “on the line” without greater transparency about the challenges it faces, a new report warns. Research by NHS Providers, the body representing
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Families vow to continue fight after losing challenge over special needs funding
Families who lost a High Court challenge against the Government over special educational needs funding have pledged to continue their fight for better provision. Lorraine Heugh, whose 16-year-old son, Nico
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Boris Johnson to announce £200 million for new NHS cancer scanners
Boris Johnson is to announce a £200 million cash injection to replace MRI machines, CT scanners and breast screening equipment. The Prime Minister is pledging an overhaul to cancer screening,
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Local authority data shows youth services funding cut by 69% since 2010
Funding for youth services has dropped by nearly 70% since 2010, research suggests. The YMCA gathered data from 84 local authorities on planned spending for 2019/20, with the average spend
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Social care complaints spark concerns providers attempting to ‘ration resources’
The ombudsman in charge of social care has seen a jump in the number of upheld complaints, sparking concerns that providers are attempting to “ration resources” to cut costs. The
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Extra school funding urged for SEN and child mental health services
Many parents want extra school funding to be spent on child mental health services and support for youngsters with special needs, according to a poll. Alongside funding for textbooks, laboratory
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