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NHS Confederation Warns of Racial Disparity in Mental Health Detentions

NHS Confederation Warns of Racial Disparity in Mental Health Detentions

The NHS Confederation has raised alarm over stark racial disparities in mental health detentions, after new NHS England figures revealed Black people are almost four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than White people. The annual Mental Health Act Statistics for 2024–25, published on Thursday, show detention rates for the

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UK to Open Door to Global Talent as Trump Hikes U.S. Visa Fees

UK to Open Door to Global Talent as Trump Hikes U.S. Visa Fees

Britain will make it easier for high skilled workers to come into the country, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced on Tuesday, positioning the UK as a global hub for talent and investment. Her comments came at the opening of Revolut’s new headquarters in London, where she drew a clear contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump’s

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Leeds NHS Trust Forced to Repay £5m After Misreporting Maternity Safety Standards

Leeds NHS Trust Forced to Repay £5m After Misreporting Maternity Safety Standards

An NHS trust already facing criticism over its maternity services has been ordered to repay almost £5 million after wrongly claiming it was providing safe care for mothers and babies. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust received the money under the NHS Maternity Incentive Scheme, which rewards hospitals that meet 10 key safety standards. These include

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UK Must Learn Lessons From Abroad on Assisted Dying Capacity – Nuffield Trust

MPs and MSPs could risk creating an inaccessible assisted dying system unless they fully account for the scale of funding, staffing and infrastructure needed to deliver it, the Nuffield Trust has warned. A new report from the health policy think tank, which takes no position for or against legalisation draws on evidence from 15 countries

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Umbreen David Named Winner at Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Umbreen David Named Winner at Stevie Awards for Women in Business

A Kent care home entrepreneur has gained global recognition after being named a winner at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Umbreen David, managing director of Hoama Group Ltd and operator of Iden Manor Nursing Home in Kent, secured victory in the Best Female Entrepreneur  Business Services category at the 22nd annual programme. She

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Asylum Seeker Sentenced in Essex for Assaults on Schoolgirl, Woman

Asylum Seeker Sentenced in Essex for Assaults on Schoolgirl, Woman

An asylum seeker whose crimes triggered protests outside a hotel in Essex has been jailed for sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl and a woman. Hadush Kebatu, originally from Ethiopia, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. He was convicted of two sexual assaults, harassment, inciting

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