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UK Care Home Sector Sees Record Deal Activity as Investor Interest Grows

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has published its Care Market Review 2025, offering in-depth analysis of the UK healthcare business market. The report covers capital markets, land and development, transactional trends, fee rate shifts, operator sentiment, finance, and features insights from Jatin Wouhra, Robert Kilgour, and Oona Goldsworthy. Healthcare remains a strong investment […]

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Pilot Programme Embeds Medical Students in Hampshire Care Homes

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Third-year medical students from the University of Southampton are gaining first-hand experience in nursing homes as part of a new pilot with the Hampshire Care Association. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between health and social care, giving future doctors a deeper understanding of the vital role care providers play in people’s lives. The placements,

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Doctor Abandoned Patient Mid Surgery for Sex With Nurse

Doctors Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault Allowed to Return to NHS

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Doctors accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment have been allowed to return to practice in the NHS after receiving what campaigners describe as unduly lenient sanctions. New research published this week shows that more than a third of doctors facing tribunals for sexual misconduct in 2023–24 were given short suspensions rather than being struck

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Social Care Leaders Unite to Shape Framework for National Standards

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The government has confirmed its intention to establish a National Care Service underpinned by comprehensive national standards, with the aim of delivering consistent, high-quality adult social care across England. While the overall direction has been set, the details of these standards and how they will be implemented remain in development. In response, the Social Care

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The UK’s Dark Months: Boosting Vitamin D for Health and Wellbeing

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From October to March, the UK sunlight is too weak for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D. This essential nutrient helps to keep bones strong, muscles healthy, the immune system resilient, and even supports mood. Without a plan, it’s easy to slip into deficiency during the darker months. Why Vitamin D Matters Vitamin D

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Man Arrested After TikTok Live Stream Shows Assault at Edinburgh Park Station

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A man has been arrested after a TikTok live stream allegedly showed an indecent assault at Edinburgh Park railway station. The footage, broadcast shortly after 11pm on Monday, 18 August, appeared to show a man kissing and touching another man who seemed heavily intoxicated. At one point, the semi-conscious victim could be heard slurring his

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Police Support Crackdown on Sex Buyers in Scotland

Police Scotland Backs Plans to Criminalise Buying Sex

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Police Scotland has formally backed a proposal by former SNP minister Ash Regan to criminalise the purchase of sex in Scotland. The force has described buying sex as a form of “exploitation” and confirmed support for decriminalising those who sell sex, as well as quashing historic convictions against sex workers. Under Regan’s Unbuyable Bill, those

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Norfolk Attractions Recognised Among the UK’s Best Theme Parks

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Two much loved Norfolk attractions have been named among the best in the country at the UK Theme Park Awards 2025. Now in its sixth year, the awards invited the public to vote for their favourite parks and attractions across 22 categories, including Best New Attraction, Best Theme Park for Families, Best Theme Park for

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London’s Top Dishes That Define the Capital’s Food Culture

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Bone marrow, chocolate cake and clams have been recognised among the top dishes in London, in a celebration of the capital’s evolving food scene that goes far beyond fleeting social media trends. Six of the city’s leading chefs came together to select London’s 25 best food offerings. Each chef nominated ten dishes before gathering in

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MI6 Opens Dark Web Portal to Recruit Spies From Russia and Beyond

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Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), better known as MI6, has launched a new dark web platform to recruit agents from hostile states such as Russia, Iran, North Korea and China. The portal, called Silent Courier, allows individuals with access to sensitive information to securely contact British intelligence without meeting a handler in person. It is

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