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UK coalition government derailed efforts to reduce salt in food
The coalition government derailed a successful programme that reduced salt content added to foods by industry, argue experts in The BMJ this week.
Apr 28, 2015
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Researcher presents case against child detention and family separation
A University of Huddersfield researcher attended an important event at the United Nations, Switzerland, to make the case for global policy changes so that children subject to immigration processes are never locked up by immigration ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Britain unveils plans to charge migrants for healthcare (Update)
Britain announced plans on Wednesday to charge migrants hundreds of pounds a year to access its state-run National Health Service (NHS), in a bid to clamp down on so-called health tourism.
Jul 3, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: Political systems influenced how countries initially responded to COVID-19
An international study led by Keele University's Emeritus Professor Michael Rigby has assessed the factors that influenced how different countries' responses affected early control of COVID-19.
Oct 5, 2021
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Irish lawmakers debate abortion law for second day
Irish lawmakers will resume discussion on controversial new abortion legislation later Thursday after failing to go to a final vote despite debating into the early hours.
Jul 11, 2013
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British lawmakers back car smoking ban
British members of parliament voted overwhelmingly on Monday in support of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children.
Feb 10, 2014
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People with disabilities in group homes are suffering shocking abuse: New Australian housing models could prevent harm
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed to be a market-based system that would shift power from government and providers to consumers.
Jan 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hard-hit Czech Republic reaches 1 million confirmed cases
The Czech Republic has reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, health authorities said Wednesday.
Feb 3, 2021
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Medical economics
Austerity led to twice as many excess UK deaths as previously thought. Here's what that means for future cuts
Cuts to public services and living standards across Britain from 2010 contributed to 335,000 excess deaths—twice as many as previously thought, according to new research. These austerity measures were introduced by the ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Irish deputies back abortion in limited cases
Irish lawmakers voted early Friday to back controversial new legislation that will allow abortion in limited cases, after the death last year of an Indian woman due to complications from her pregnancy.
Jul 12, 2013
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