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Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
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Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
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I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
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Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
Unlock billions in private investment to help fight poverty, next UK government told
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Unlock billions in private investment to help fight poverty, next UK government told
If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
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If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
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Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
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More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
The government's mobile phone crackdown in schools doesn't ring true
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The government's mobile phone crackdown in schools doesn't ring true
Tories have promised free childcare for working families. But there's a major problem
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Tories have promised free childcare for working families. But there's a major problem
'Dysfunctional' mental health services failing to meet demand, doctors warn: 'It's broken'
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'Dysfunctional' mental health services failing to meet demand, doctors warn: 'It's broken'
'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
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'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
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Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
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UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
It's 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really
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It's 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
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BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: 'What message does this send?'
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Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: 'What message does this send?'
All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
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All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with 'strong public support'
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Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with 'strong public support'
Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
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Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
We grilled new children's minister about UK kids living in destitution. It didn't go well
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