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June 9, 2026

India's controversial use of Paraquat Dichloride, a highly toxic herbicide banned in 74 countries, continues to spark outrage among health advocates. Despite its known risks— with no antidote...

YouTuber unveils unique fire safety system at Tyne Tunnels

Conditions at Wakefield prison show slow improvement despite efforts to enhance safety

Enhancing maternity care for better outcomes in families

Support for new parents outlined in Healthy Babies programme

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Queen Consort’s breakfast choice highlights health benefits of porridge

June 9, 2026

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YouTuber unveils unique fire safety system at Tyne Tunnels

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Conditions at Wakefield prison show slow improvement despite efforts to enhance safety

Enhancing maternity care for better outcomes in families

A new consortium in the UK is spearheading a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and child health outcomes....

Support for new parents outlined in Healthy Babies programme

The Healthy Babies programme is redefining support for new parents by focusing on crucial areas such as perinatal mental health,...

Skipper pleads guilty in landmark modern slavery case on Scottish fishing trawler

by Ellie Cartwright

Joshua Amissah's nine-year battle for justice culminated in a landmark case highlighting modern slavery aboard a Scottish fishing trawler. Testimony...

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Calls to extend Personal Independence Payments to Type 1 diabetics

June 5, 2026

Inquest examines mental health factors in Noah Donohoe case

An inquest into the disappearance of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe has unveiled contrasting assessments regarding his mental health prior to vanishing...

Outbreaks highlight growing vaccine hesitancy among parents in Europe

A scarlet fever outbreak in a Berlin nursery this spring has raised concerns about childhood illnesses, coinciding with alarming statistics...

Worker suffers severe injuries after being pulled into unguarded conveyor belt

A Bristol-based waste and recycling company, Bateman Skips Ltd, has been fined over £64,000 following a severe workplace accident that...

Inquest reveals failures in care leading to teenager’s preventable death

An inquest into the death of 18-year-old Natalia Cestaro has revealed that delays in medical intervention may have contributed to...

Review calls for overhaul of consumer protection in home improvement sector

June 7, 2026

A critical review highlights significant shortcomings in the Competent Person Schemes (CPS) that have resulted in £10.3 billion in consumer...

Entrepreneur launches platform to bolster safety in live music events

June 7, 2026

Mark Elliott has launched Gigsavvy, a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance health and safety compliance in the live events sector....

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Student faces deportation after university withdrawal for non-attendance despite health issues

by Tara Rowden

June 6, 2026

Gayathri Manikandan, a second-year BSc student at the University of Hertfordshire, faces imminent deportation after her student visa was cancelled...

Concerns rise over toxic counterfeit squishy dumplings for kids

June 6, 2026

Multiple supermarket products recalled over health and safety concerns

June 6, 2026

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MPs express concerns over proposed abolition of HSSIB