Friday, April 19, 2024

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

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Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech

The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report
Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.

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Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.

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GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest

Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022.

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Wednesday, April 17, 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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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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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

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