A panel of scientific experts advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended a flexible approach for this year’s COVID-19 vaccines. This allows the agency to retain the current vaccine composition or update it to better match the variants currently in circulation. Concerns Over New Vaccine Approval Framework During the advisory […]
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According to the regulator for NHS England, issues with the level of care in hospitals are becoming more common. In recent years, there have been scandals when it comes to maternity care failings, and the regulator has warned that this could become more widespread. Investigations into maternity units at Shrewsbury and Telford, as well as […]
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Junior doctors in England have agreed to the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise, ending an 18-month-long dispute. The deal, supported by 66% of British Medical Association members in an online vote, was backed by nearly 46,000 participants. The pay increase will be spread over two years and marks the conclusion of a series […]
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A group of 141 UK universities is calling for an increase in tuition fees and more direct government funding to address a mounting financial deficit in England’s higher education sector. This comes as the number of domestic students starting university courses hits record highs, while international student numbers have fallen. Since 2017, tuition fees for […]
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The government has announced that it plans to dismantle the stricter strike action thresholds implemented by the Conservatives in 2017. According to reports by the Telegraph, Labour is committed to enacting this repeal within its first 100 days in office as part of its broader reform of trade union legislation. Ministers have assured that the […]
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The government has made a deal with the British Medical Association (BMA) for an enhanced pay agreement for junior doctors in England, averaging a 22% increase over two years. The BMA’s junior doctors committee has decided to present this offer to its members for approval. Since March 2023, junior doctors in England have engaged in […]
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The number of private renters with children living in damp homes has nearly doubled since the pandemic began. According to the English Housing Survey, the number has risen from one in fourteen households before the pandemic to one in seven by 2022-23. The survey also revealed that 3.5 million households in England reside in homes […]
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New data from the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals a rise in student loan repayments and average loan amounts. Nearly 1.8 million people in the UK now owe at least £50,000 in student debt, with over 61,000 exceeding £100,000 and 50 people owing more than £200,000. Over a decade has passed since tuition fees in […]
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Patients in England are bracing for what could be a major disruption this week, as NHS leaders warn of the impact of the junior doctor strike, which coincides with the hottest week of the year. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are set to begin a five-day walkout starting Thursday, marking the 11th strike […]
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Four years ago, the government announced a strategy to cap the lifetime care costs for each person. However, a prominent think tank has now highlighted a £4bn gap in the social care plans proposed by England’s three major political parties. All three parties – Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats – have supported implementing these […]
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