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A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
52+ min ago (266+ words) Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother…...
‘Doomed’ student loan system could be replaced by graduate tax, says ex-watchdog
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (536+ words) As student loan debt soars for many, Rachel Reeves is facing calls for a change A graduate tax could replace student loans, according to the former director at the student regulator, who called the current system "doomed. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…...
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (613+ words) The nation's largest professional organization for plastic surgeons recommended that gender-affirming surgeries be delayed until patients turn 19, changing the group's stance on the politically charged issue and diverging from several other major medical organizations' guidance. The statement is not a…...
Four million children ‘will still be living in poverty by 2029’
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (153+ words) Sarah Pochin MP outlines Reform UK's child benefit policy Source: TalkTV Four million children "will still be living in poverty by 2029" - Government analysis forecasts that 4.2 million children will still be living in relative low income by 2029, representing just a 10 per…...
Millions remain trapped in child poverty with only 10% fall predicted by 2029
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (456+ words) The assessment takes into account the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap Over four million children will still be living in poverty by 2029, the government's own analysis has forecast, marking a reduction of just 10 per cent from the current…...
Traitors stars endorse proposed changes for foster parents
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (484+ words) Roxy and Judy, who secretly competed as a mother and daughter on the latest Traitors season, say fostering is "the most rewarding thing ever" Reality television stars Judy and Roxy Wilson, known for their recent appearance on the BBC series…...
What you need to know about UK’s first-ever ‘super-university’
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (172+ words) Rachel Reeves defends student loan system amid backlash over rising debts Source: LBC What you need to know about UK's first-ever "super-university' - The Universities of Greenwich and Kent have secured formal approval to merge, establishing what they describe as the…...
Fines don’t stop me taking my children out of school for holidays – but fear does
19+ hour, 2+ min ago (571+ words) More parents than ever were given financial penalties for term-time travel last year. Dominique Afacan says that shame prevents her from doing the same What are your plans this February half term? Will you be skiing en famille in Val…...
The reasons behind the growing absences of autistic children from school
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (556+ words) A third of autistic young people have missed at least two weeks of school since September, a survey has found. Meanwhile, one in six (16 per cent) autistic young people surveyed said they had not been to school at all since…...
Children with cancer to have travel costs paid under new £10 million scheme
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (723+ words) The fund is part of a wider package to transform young people's cancer care Families with children who have cancer will have their travel costs covered by a new "10 million government scheme. The National Cancer Plan, set for full unveiling…...