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Yvette Cooper Announces Temporary Halt to Refugee Family Reunions in the UK

The UK Labour government has announced a temporary suspension of the refugee family reunion scheme following rising political pressure and growing public concern over immigration. The decision comes as far-right support surges in opinion polls and anti-immigration protests intensify across England. Temporary Halt to New Applications Home Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed on Monday that new

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Dr Raliat Onatade Wins Pharmacist of the Year at Black Healthcare Awards 2025

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RPS Fellow Dr Raliat Onatade has won the prestigious Pharmacist of the Year award at the Black Healthcare Awards 2025, hosted by the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN). The annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Black professionals making significant contributions to the UK healthcare sector. Recognition for Innovation and Leadership The

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Local Care Homes Host Summer Picnic to Raise Awareness for Dementia Support

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Boroughbridge Manor Care Home partnered with Right at Home – Harrogate to host a ‘Big Green Picnic’ event, aimed at raising awareness for Dementia Adventure, a charity dedicated to helping people living with dementia experience the wellbeing benefits of nature and the outdoors. The event brought together residents, relatives, staff, and members of the local

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Albanian Pimp Gezim Troka Remains Free in the UK Despite Extradition Order

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An Albanian pimp who entered Britain on a fake Bulgarian passport and forced his girlfriend into prostitution is still walking the streets of the UK, nearly two decades after his conviction. Gezim Troka, 50, was convicted in absentia by an Albanian court in 2008 for using violence and threats to force his partner into sex

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Assisted Dying Could Put Extra Pressure on NHS, Social Care, Report Warns

Assisted Dying Legalisation: Lessons the UK Must Learn from Abroad

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Introducing assisted dying in the UK will require extensive planning, robust infrastructure, and significant investment, experts have warned. A new report from the Nuffield Trust highlights the challenges the UK faces if it moves forward with legalising assisted dying, cautioning that without proper preparation, the service risks becoming difficult to access. Lessons from 15 International

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Fatal Assault on London Road Kettering Leads to Eight Arrests

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Police have arrested eight individuals after a man was found dead following a violent assault in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Detectives have launched a murder investigation into the death of the 50-year-old victim, who suffered fatal injuries during an attack on London Road in the early hours of August 27. Three women, aged 23, 40, and 45,

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Charity Introduces Green Letter Days to Help Families Affected by Dementia

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Charity Dementia Adventure is launching a series of Green Letter Day dementia-inclusive activities designed to promote social inclusion and improve mental health for those living with dementia, as well as their families, friends, and carers. The initiative will feature a range of engaging activities, including walking cricket, flower arranging, golf days, allotment experiences, boat trips,

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Care Sector Struggles to Fill Roles Amid Decline in Overseas Healthcare Visas

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The UK care sector is facing serious recruitment challenges following a significant decline in work visas issued to overseas healthcare professionals, according to newly released Home Office statistics. Official data shows that the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted to international applicants, including dependants, fell by 77% in the twelve months ending June

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Police, Firefighters Rescue People After Norwich Road Car Crash

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Several people had to be freed from a car following a serious crash on a busy road leading to Norwich on Sunday. The collision occurred on the B1150 North Walsham Road, between North Walsham and Norwich, at around 8.30am. Police and fire crews from Sprowston and Earlham attended the scene, using hydraulic rescue equipment to

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Discover Stunning Norfolk Gardens Opening for Charity Under the National Garden Scheme

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There is plenty of colour and variety to enjoy this September as several beautiful gardens in Norfolk open their gates to the public under the National Garden Scheme (NGS). The initiative helps raise funds for nursing and health charities through admissions, tea, and cake sales. The first garden to welcome visitors is Vicarage House in

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