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Policing built for the streets cannot keep up with crime online, and the system is creaking because of it

Policing built for the streets cannot keep up with crime online, and the system is creaking because of it

By Marcus Johnstone Last week we learned that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is planning the biggest reform of policing in England and Wales since...

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Marcus Johnstone

Is the NHS dentistry model broken, and why are 27 million people left without care?

Is the NHS dentistry model broken, and why are 27 million people left without care?

By Gareth Lyon 27 million people receive no support from the current model of NHS general dentistry – Policy Exchange is proposing a new model to...

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Gareth Lyon

January 1st is a lie, real health change starts long before the New Year countdown

January 1st is a lie, real health change starts long before the New Year countdown

By James Davies Every year, we repeat the same myth that January 1st is the day everything changes. The health and wellness industry depends on it....

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James Davies

Stop telling people to 'eat less': It is time to rethink the way we all talk about Obesity

Stop telling people to 'eat less': It is time to rethink the way we all talk about Obesity

By James O’Loan We’ve all heard someone turn to a friend, colleague or stranger who is struggling with their weight and mutter the words: “it is...

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James O’Loan

Unemployment hits four-year high as insecure work locks a generation of young people out of stable jobs

Unemployment hits four-year high as insecure work locks a generation of young people out of stable jobs

By Dr Melissa Carr Today’s figures show overall unemployment has risen to around 5.1%. Though still low by historical standards, UK unemployment is...

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Dr Melissa Carr

Housing is rigged against a generation, and fixing it can’t wait any longer, writes Steve Reed MP

Housing is rigged against a generation, and fixing it can’t wait any longer, writes Steve Reed MP

By Steve Reed MP There are millions of people in this country that graft hard, play by the rules, and still find owning a home out of reach....

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Steve Reed Mp

Jewish people are done with your sympathy. We need action!

Jewish people are done with your sympathy. We need action!

By James Sorene It has happened again. Jewish people murdered as they celebrate a religious festival. Fifteen Jewish people murdered at Sydney’s...

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James Sorene

Bondi Beach’s terror attack shattered a place of joy, and its security lessons are painfully clear

Bondi Beach’s terror attack shattered a place of joy, and its security lessons are painfully clear

By Aran Dharmeratnam The attack that took place on Sunday 14 December on Bondi Beach has understandably caught the attention of the general public...

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Aran Dharmeratnam

Rail reform boosts passengers but leaves freight exposed, industry warns

Rail reform boosts passengers but leaves freight exposed, industry warns

By Julian Worth Overall, CILT (UK) welcomes the Railways Bill. While substantial detailed work is still needed on how Great British Railways (GBR)...

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Julian Worth

Are weight loss drugs a public health breakthrough, or is Britain sliding into a quick fix culture?

Are weight loss drugs a public health breakthrough, or is Britain sliding into a quick fix culture?

By Alison Bladh Few health stories have sparked as much conversation as the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications. For many, these drugs feel like...

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Alison Bladh

Prostate care in this country is failing - it’s costing 12,000 lives a year unnecessarily

Prostate care in this country is failing - it’s costing 12,000 lives a year unnecessarily

By EJ Ward Keir Starmer and his government have expressed a commitment to earlier cancer diagnosis and treatment as part of a 10-year NHS reform...

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Ej Ward

Eye-watering fare rises will not solve TfL’s problems – they will only make them worse

Eye-watering fare rises will not solve TfL’s problems – they will only make them worse

By James Ford Londoners are set to pay through the nose to ride on the tube, take a bus or drive their cars in the capital from March and every...

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James Ford

Young adults are drowning in festive pressure, and social media is pushing them into debt

Young adults are drowning in festive pressure, and social media is pushing them into debt

By Paula Allen For many young adults, Christmas has become less about celebration and more about performance. Social media feeds overflow with...

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Paula Allen

I’ve seen how rising bills put grassroots football at risk, writes Rob Green

I’ve seen how rising bills put grassroots football at risk, writes Rob Green

By Rob Green Grassroots football clubs are much more than places where the beautiful game is played. They're at the heart of their communities –...

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Rob Green

Could life insurance be a lifeline to navigate Autumn Budget uncertainty?

Could life insurance be a lifeline to navigate Autumn Budget uncertainty?

By Sam Grice The Autumn Budget has left many people unsure about how best to financially prepare for the future. At a time when households want...

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Sam Grice

Nearly 3,000 children face another Christmas without a family, and the UK can’t keep looking away

Nearly 3,000 children face another Christmas without a family, and the UK can’t keep looking away

By Anna Sharkey Every Christmas, homes across the UK glow with the warmth of family gatherings, but for thousands of children still waiting to be...

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Anna Sharkey

Supermarket price wars mean nothing when young shoppers keep paying more for less

Supermarket price wars mean nothing when young shoppers keep paying more for less

By Martin Newman When we look at the supermarket landscape today, it’s easy to assume that fierce competition and constant market share battles...

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Martin Newman

The Met is gaslighting us about London's crime problem, writes James Hanson

The Met is gaslighting us about London's crime problem, writes James Hanson

By James Hanson As a Londoner who’s both witnessed and been the victim of crime in the past year, there’s something especially galling about the...

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James Hanson

This is how the UK should prepare for war with Russia

This is how the UK should prepare for war with Russia

By Michael McManus Napoleon is reported to have said “Russia is never as weak as she looks, but Russia is never as strong as she looks”. These...

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Michael Mcmanus

An EU youth mobility scheme should have every Brexit voter's support, writes George Eustice

An EU youth mobility scheme should have every Brexit voter's support, writes George Eustice

By George Eustice There is much that concerns me about the Prime Minister’s EU reset. The concession on fisheries represents a one-sided gift to...

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George Eustice

Young people don’t need January to reinvent themselves, they need habits that actually last

Young people don’t need January to reinvent themselves, they need habits that actually last

By Lorin Krenn Every winter we are told January will fix everything. We hear the same message: join the gym, reset your habits, transform your...

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Lorin Krenn

Trump wants to see your Instagram stories - just in time for the World Cup

Trump wants to see your Instagram stories - just in time for the World Cup

By Charlotte Slocombe Ahead of the United States hosting the World Cup this June, Donald Trump's announcement that US immigration authorities plan...

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Charlotte Slocombe

Britain can’t rebuild itself while people freeze to death on our streets, writes Andy Preston

Britain can’t rebuild itself while people freeze to death on our streets, writes Andy Preston

By Andy Preston In Rachel Reeves’ Budget, Labour set out its mission to support the most vulnerable. Great news, but their very public commitment...

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Andy Preston

Flu is stretching the NHS thin - but it’s not the only winter crisis brewing

Flu is stretching the NHS thin - but it’s not the only winter crisis brewing

By Phil Day This winter is proving to be one of the toughest in years for pharmacies and primary care across the UK. A severe flu season has seen...

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Phil Day