NHS cuts British forces’ waiting times by a month in targeted campaign

The Further Faster Armed Forces (FF-AF) initiative saw a specialist NHS central team help 20 trusts serving large military communities find ways to cut waiting times for serving personnel, during the first 6 months of…

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Burnham must remember: more regulation is not the best way to improve public services | Phillip Inman

Then he seemed to slam on the brakes, kicking most reforms into the 2030s. Local government reorganisation is on hold, along with an overhaul of the much-maligned water industry. Social care and significant welfare…

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My relationship with food was broken. Then I killed my own dinner

Who does that on a family vacation? In Europe, no less? Pulling tear-soaked strands of hair off my cheeks, I stood in front of a full-length mirror and grabbed the fat of my thighs. If only I could just – I pictured…

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Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals

While many experts argue there is no evidence processed meat made without nitrites is safer, retailers have responded to consumer concerns by offering "nitrite-free" products to meet demand. Denhay, the Devon hand…

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NEETs: From The Fringe To The Mainstream, What’s Next? FE Soundbite Edition 867

We know life is busy, so here’s a snapshot of the latest announcements and epic thought leadership articles from sector influencers and thought leaders across FE and Skills this week on FE News. Gavin’s Reflective…

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Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules

The man, who has not been named but was referred to as John in the judgement, applied to the Family Court after he was told the woman had sold their two children for a combined £500. The case heard that the man received…

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‘Just like my big brothers’: boy with cerebral palsy passes GCSEs with eye-tracking technology

His extraordinary GCSE success this summer has become the stuff of legend. The 16-year-old has cerebral palsy and it took four months for him to complete his exams using eye-tracking technology. Now Patrick has started…

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They’re delicious, popular and versatile – but how healthy are berries?

Luckily, berries are as healthy as they are delicious and versatile: low in calories, full of vitamins and antioxidants, and a good source of fiber. Research shows that, depending on the type, berries support…

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Pakistan’s first female train driver continues her career journey at the University of Sunderland

“In Pakistan, women are generally considered homemakers,” says Nida . While her brother was learning to drive a car and quickly gaining independence, she wondered why it was so rare for women to do the same. Determined…

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Are You Ready for Martyn’s Law? AUCSO Launches New Video to Help Universities Prepare

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) is launching a new video urging universities and higher education institutions to use the implementation period for Martyn’s Law to ensure their security and…

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