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Scientists Discover How Breastfeeding Protects Women from Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding may provide long-term protection against breast cancer by activating immune cells that act as “local guards” within breast tissue, according to groundbreaking new research from Melbourne. Scientists at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre found that women who breastfed had higher levels of specialised immune cells known as cytotoxic T lymphocytes. These cells remain in […]

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Ex-Marine at Heart of £20 Million Tax Fraud Linked to London Crime Syndicate

Crime / Author

A former Royal Marine commando has been jailed for helping to mastermind a £20 million tax fraud, one of HM Revenue and Customs’ largest ever investigations. Almost all of HMRC’s investigators were involved in coordinated raids across the UK on 12 March 2003, targeting dozens of individuals and 30 companies. The operation centred on Winnington

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Inheritance Tax Hits Record High of £4.4bn — Here’s How to Legally Reduce Your Bill

News, Resident Stories / Author

HMRC has collected a record-breaking £4.4 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) between April and September, with receipts up £100 million from the same period last year, a 2.3 per cent increase that signals another bumper year for the Treasury. “The Treasury is on course for another record-breaking year of revenues from IHT,” said Ian Dyall,

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The Quiet Heroes Watching Over London’s Bridges

Resident Stories / Author

Nobody else seemed to notice him, but they had been watching for a while. The man stood by the bridge, staring into space. It was early morning, and something felt off. He had no phone, no company, and no clear reason to be there. “Should we go?” the woman asked.“Yes, we should,” replied the man.

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Reforms Aim to Protect Rights of People Lacking Mental Capacity

Health / Author

Vulnerable individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care are expected to benefit from sweeping reforms to the current safeguarding system, following a consultation announced by the government. The proposed Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) aim to replace the outdated Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), introducing a simpler, more efficient process that

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Fury as North Wales Health Board Cuts £5,000-a-Year from Complex Nursing Care Funding

Health / Author

Health leaders and care providers in North Wales have condemned a decision by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to cut funding for some of the region’s most vulnerable patients, describing it as a “travesty” and “utterly ridiculous.” The board is paying over £5,000 a year less for residents in Conwy receiving Continuing Health Care (CHC)

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Reeves Shifts Blame to Brexit as Looming Budget Forces Fresh Tax Rises

News / Author

Brexit is back in the political spotlight as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for next month’s budget, facing the difficult task of selling another round of tax increases to voters already weary of financial pressure. In what marks a significant change of tone, Reeves is expected to argue that the economic damage caused by the Conservatives’

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Organised Crime Exploits Loopholes in UK Tenancy Law to Target Landlords

Investigation / Author

For months, Alex York believed his Chelsea tenants were simply behind on rent. “I just thought they were normal tenants,” he says. But when York visited the property to speak with them, he discovered a far darker reality. His home had been taken over by a criminal gang running a large scale property scam. A

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Amazon Web Services Outage Causes Major Disruption Across UK, Global Platforms

News / Author

Dozens of major websites, banks, and mobile apps have been hit by a widespread internet outage linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The disruption, which began on Monday morning, has affected online platforms worldwide, including key UK government services and several high-street banks. According to Downdetector, which tracks real-time outages, more than 2,000 reports of

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Carers UK Hosts Glittering Gala to Honour Carers, Community Champions

Health / Author

A celebratory gala held last night (Thursday 16 October) by Carers UK, with support from Phoenix Group, recognised the extraordinary individuals and organisations improving life for unpaid carers across the country. Shortlisted nominees from ten award categories were selected from hundreds of entries and invited to an evening of celebration at Plaisterer’s Hall, London, hosted

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