Year: 2025

Closing off social care jobs to migrant workers will only harm a sector that’s already in crisis

Plans to encourage more British workers into the sector have been described as under-funded and ‘years away from delivery’.

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Could the assisted dying bill fall at the next hurdle?

The bill passed its second reading by a large majority but things get far more complicated from here.

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Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful

This casual phrase might seem harmless but it misunderstands what autism really is and can do real harm to autistic people.

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How breast tissue density affects your risk of breast cancer

As breast cancer screening evolves, understanding personal risk factors like density is critical for improving early detection.

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‘The red Welsh way’: Welsh Labour attempts to distance itself from the UK party

Wales’ first minister is trying to reassert Welsh Labour’s distinct identity as the party slips in the polls.

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What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Many of this year’s songwriters have competed in the contest before.

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How optical fibres are transforming cancer care

Optical fibres are now being used to monitor radiation therapy with hair-thin precision – making treatments safer and more effective for cancer patients.

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Can AI help prevent suicide? How real-time monitoring may be the next big step in mental health care

Suicide is complex. But researchers are finding that AI and real-time monitoring tools could help offer support at exactly the right moment.

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From blood clots to rare cancers, a plastic surgeon explains the risks to consider before going under the knife – or the needle

Unregulated procedures, hidden complications and disappointment: why you should think carefully and research thoroughly before booking in for a nip or tuck.

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Threat of enslavement hangs over reported plans to deport migrants from US to Libya

The situation is dire for the tens of thousands of refugees and migrants who wind up in Libya each year.

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