Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

MPs to vote on PM's smoking ban bill

Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

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Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

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Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.

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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

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