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Government accused of creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ with plan to compel schools to inform parents if pupils question genderTeachers in England are warning that young people could be put at risk of harm and homelessness if the government presses ahead w…
Fears that number of people turned away at May’s local elections over identity could be underestimatedPolice forces have been alerted to the risk of a spike in disputes and confrontations at the forthcoming local elections, amid concern that new voter …
At least one in five key workers in NHS trust services leave over the course of a yearNHS ambulance trusts in England are struggling with high staff turnover as key workers leave the crisis-hit service for less stressful or better paid work, according …
Advocates say rules for ‘guests of size’ are inconsistent across Australian aviation, generating anxiety and unfair costs for those affectedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLarger-bodied passengers are being forc…
Pat Cullen attacks health secretary’s attempt to prevent 48-hour action in England as ‘frightening for democracy’The leader of the Royal College of Nursing has said a legal attempt by the health secretary to block next weekend’s strike in England is “f…
No 10 adviser urges political appointments in a radical plan following crisis over bullyingRadical plans to bring in more “politicisation” of Whitehall by allowing ministers greater powers to appoint their own civil servants – including some with overt…
Musician cheered on during jump by his sister Gracie, who has the condition and regularly features in his workRapper Aitch has skydived to raise money and awareness for Down’s syndrome, inspired by his sister Gracie, who has the condition. Gracie, 13, …
Expectant mothers are entitled to free medication, but errors and red tape in applying for maternity exemption certificates leave many with bills of hundreds of poundsA woman who suffered a miscarriage has been fined by the NHS for claiming a free pres…
Pat Cullen said health secretary’s attempt to block 48-hour nurses’ strike was ‘cruel’ and ‘unacceptable’ The health secretary’s legal challenge against the Royal College of Nursing’s forthcoming strike is a “blatant threat”, the union’s leader has sai…
As the Dominic Raab case has shown, allegations of bullying can be highly subjectiveDominic Raab, in his resignation statement, preferred to call it “direct critical feedback” and the “pace, standards and challenge” that he brought to his departments. …