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April 17, 2026

Drivers in the UK aged 70 and over may soon face mandatory eye tests as part of new road safety measures proposed by the Government. Recent statistics reveal...

Councillors condemn glyphosate reintroduction as a major policy reversal

Lack of trust in government fuels vaccine hesitancy, inquiry warns

Trust in government linked to vaccine hesitancy, inquiry warns

Outdoor workers face rising stress levels amid workload pressures

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Councillors condemn council’s plan to reintroduce glyphosate weedkiller

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Councillors condemn glyphosate reintroduction as a major policy reversal

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Lack of trust in government fuels vaccine hesitancy, inquiry warns

Trust in government linked to vaccine hesitancy, inquiry warns

A recent inquiry into the UK's Covid-19 vaccination programme has revealed that deep-seated trust issues and the spread of misinformation...

Outdoor workers face rising stress levels amid workload pressures

by Tara Rowden

A recent survey has found that 72% of outdoor workers in the UK report high stress levels, attributed largely to...

Outdoor workers face escalating stress levels amid workload pressures in the UK

by Jade Anderson

A recent study has revealed alarming stress levels among outdoor workers in the UK, with 72% reporting moderate to severe...

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Father’s dental treatment abroad leads to tragic suicide

by Tara Rowden

April 13, 2026

Call for urgent reform of vaccine injury payment scheme in UK

The inquiry into the UK’s Covid-19 vaccine programme has been hailed as an “extraordinary feat,” yet it reveals urgent calls...

Accidental deaths twice as common in north of England compared to London

A new report reveals that regions in northern England face a shocking disparity in accidental death rates, with the north-east...

Inquiry calls for urgent reform of vaccine injury payment scheme in UK

A recent inquiry into the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has hailed it as an “extraordinary feat”, while also calling for...

Nail varnish remover recalled over cancer-linked chemicals

by Jade Anderson

A health alert has been issued following the recall of a nail varnish remover found to contain toxic chemicals associated...

Urgent warning as scammers clone UK pharmacies

April 15, 2026

Thousands of UK pharmacies have fallen victim to cloning scams, with criminals specifically targeting sales of fat loss injections. Urgent...

Accidental deaths rise sharply in Northern Ireland

April 15, 2026

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has revealed alarming statistics that highlight a public health crisis in...

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MP launches campaign for open dialogue on sex education in UK

by Tara Rowden

April 15, 2026

A Derbyshire MP is pioneering a campaign aimed at fostering open discussions about sex, calling for a "summer of sex"...

Ministers announce update on e-scooter legislation and safety trials

April 14, 2026

NHS to reform women’s healthcare after claims of systemic failure

April 14, 2026

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Investment boosts advanced therapeutics production in West Midlands