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Most people no longer think Christmas pudding important for festive table – poll
The Royal Mint commissioned research published to coincide with the release of its ‘sustainable’ sixpence made from recovered ...
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Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
The newly re-elected US president is expected to boost fossil fuels, roll back green incentives domestically and pull his ...
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John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England
Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was going on’ to ...
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Landowners warn of huge tax on profits due to farm inheritance changes
The Country Land and Business Association claims farmers will have to pay more than their profits are worth in tax, and may need to sell their land.
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Study finds a third of vulnerable children placed in settings far from home
Research highlighting the growing costs and impact on children of many social care placements should be a ‘turning point’, councils say.
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‘Game-changer’ pill to help people stop smoking to be rolled out on NHS
A once-a-day pill that could help tens of thousands of people give up cigarettes and prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year will be rolled out on the health service, NHS England’s chief ...
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Plan to end fixed ‘season’ for water quality tests to protect winter swimmers
Government overhaul of system for official bathing sites could also widen the definition of bathers and bring in multiple testing spots at sites.
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‘Unlikely’ that NHS will meet 18-week waiting time target, say trust leaders
The Government will not meet its ambition of getting NHS waiting times down to 18 weeks without investing in more capacity for primary care, children’s services and mental health, according to trust ...
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Rock star calls for new stem cell donors after missing out on treatment
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has said his “future is uncertain” as he implored people to become potential stem cell donors. The rock star, who was forced to cancel a US tour earlier ...
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Esther Rantzen: Assisted dying Bill wonderful but law would be too late for me
Dame Esther Rantzen has hailed the new “wonderful” assisted dying Bill but admitted she regrets that it would probably come in too late for her. The broadcaster praised Kim Leadbeater for her ...
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Gordon Brown-backed charity expanding to help more families with cost of living
The Multibank network, founded by Mr Brown with support from online giant Amazon, is now backed by Comic Relief and growing numbers of businesses, redistributing surplus items such a clothes, shoes, ...
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CPS considering ‘complex’ evidence over alleged misconduct at Deepcut barracks
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it has received a file of evidence from Surrey Police “following an investigation into allegations of misconduct in a public office” relating to the Princess ...