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Smoke free nation will boost jobs and the economy report
Creating a smoke-free nation could lead to a “significant” boost to the British economy and lead to tens of thousands of jobs, according to a report.
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Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006
The Duke of Sussex has quit as patron of a charity in Africa he set up in honour of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, amid a boardroom battle within the organisation.
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Majority of fertility patients offered unnecessary tests and treatments report
Almost three quarters of fertility patients are being offered unnecessary add-on treatments, a new report suggests.
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Two in three parents support Ofsteds proposed report cards for schools poll
More than two in three parents prefer Ofsted’s proposed report cards for schools over current inspection reports, a survey has suggested.
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NHS will become national health and assisted suicide service says MP
Assisted dying free on the NHS if proposed legislation becomes law is a fundamental change to the principles on which the health service was founded, a leading opponent has said.
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Sadistic gangs of boys share extreme material online that normalises violence
“Sadistic” online gangs dominated by teenage boys are committing harrowing crimes, including child abuse and sharing extreme material, that desensitises them to brutal violence, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
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Meghan promises girl talk and how to grow a business in new podcast
The trailer for the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast has been released, with Meghan promising “girl talk” and advice on how to create “billion-dollar businesses”.
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Stephen Fry to be knighted by the King for services to charity
Actor Stephen Fry will be knighted by the King for his services to charity.
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