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Tragedy in Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak Claims 94 Young Lives

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (437+ words) BANGLADESH said on Sunday that at least 94 children have died in the past 19 days due to a measles outbreak, as the government launched an emergency response to contain the disease. The outbreak has spread to 56 of the country's 64 administrative districts....

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Student Debt Hits UK Home Dreams

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (422+ words) Graduates save less each year, widening the gap to home ownership Student loan debt is increasingly shaping the way young people in the UK approach home ownership. A new Barclays report suggests those with student loans are saving significantly less…...

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New rules could double settlement wait for 300,000 children living in the UK, warns IPPR

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (288+ words) IPPR analysis reveals nearly quarter of 1.35 million people on settlement routes are children as Labour MPs oppose retrospective changes Mahmood told MPs settlement was a "privilege not a right" About 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the proposals' impact on…...

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ADHD medication use among UK women surges twentyfold in just over a decade, study finds

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (370+ words) Oxford-led study reveals dramatic rise in adult diagnoses as NHS faces "164m annual overspend on services The research tracked five medications across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK Women in the UK are driving an unprecedented surge in ADHD…...

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UK maternal deaths rise despite Tory pledge to cut rates

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (522+ words) Experts warn pressure on maternity services and deep inequalities are costing lives MATERNAL deaths in the UK rose by 20 per cent over 14 years, despite a pledge by the Tory government to halve the rate, new figures show. Data from MBRRACE-UK,…...

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Mattel launches first autistic Barbie doll to promote inclusion and representation

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (770+ words) Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll, marking another milestone in the toy manufacturer's commitment to representation and inclusion in its iconic product line. The new doll, unveiled on Monday as part of Barbie's Fashionistas range, was created in…...