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Sex scandals, fatal errors and missed checks: foreign doctors slip into NHS

The Health Secretary has ordered an urgent review into the vetting of foreign-trained doctors after a Times investigation revealed that medics banned abroad for serious misconduct were able to practise in the NHS. Wes Streeting described the findings as “horrific” and a “serious failure in our medical regulatory systems”, promising that such lapses “will not […]

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

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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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‘Culture of Entitlement’ Driving School Behaviour Crisis, Says Report

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Scotland’s classrooms are facing a growing crisis of poor behaviour, with education experts warning that a “culture of entitlement” among pupils is undermining teaching, learning and the authority of schools. A new report from the Commission on School Reform, a body of education leaders set up by the public policy institute Enlighten, calls for urgent

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New Research Exposes Barriers for Disabled Older Workers in UK Employment

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The Supporting Disabled Older Workers Project has been released to coincide with National Inclusion Week, an annual event that promotes inclusive workplaces. New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals that disabled older workers are almost twice as likely to face negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions compared to their non-disabled peers.

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70% of Homecare Providers Lack Current CQC Ratings – Report

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A new report from the Homecare Association has warned that regulation of homecare services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has deteriorated over the past 12 months, leaving thousands of people at risk of unsafe, poor-quality care. The report, CQC regulatory performance in homecare one year on, shows that 70.3% of community social care providers

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How Care Homes Can Overcome Barriers to Heating Decarbonisation

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A new survey by heating manufacturer Baxi has revealed strong appetite among care home managers to embrace decarbonisation, but significant barriers remain in the sector’s journey toward carbon neutrality. Budget and Appetite Are There – But Gaps Remain An overwhelming 94% of care home managers expect to have a budget for decarbonisation initiatives. Encouragingly, nearly

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UK Scientists Develop Device to Preserve Breast Milk Microbiome

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Three UK scientists have made an “accidental discovery” that could transform the way breast milk is stored, helping parents preserve its natural microbiome and support infant gut health. BoobyBiome, a biotechnology company based at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health in London, has raised £2.5 million to develop a new device that removes

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Scientists Explain Why Humans React Instantly to Crying Infants

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A new study has revealed that the sound of a distressed baby’s cry triggers an automatic emotional and physical reaction in adults, causing both men and women to experience a measurable rise in facial temperature. Researchers at the University of Saint-Etienne in France used thermal imaging technology to track participants’ reactions while they listened to

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Angel Investor Accuses Regulators of Inaction Over Vashi Collapse

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An angel investor whose group lost more than £3 million in the collapse of luxury jewellery firm Vashi has criticised UK regulators and police for failing to launch investigations into the company, which went bust in 2023 with debts of £170 million. Speaking publicly for the first time, Craig Goodfellow said there was “strong evidence”

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Deputy PM Angela Rayner Under Investigation Over Stamp Duty Allegations

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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is facing increasing political and personal scrutiny as Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser investigates her alleged underpayment of stamp duty on an £800,000 flat in Hove. The investigation has triggered renewed interest in Rayner’s private life, which she has long sought to keep out of the public eye. Colleagues say

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