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Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know

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The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working.  Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related …

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Embrace Aging: Tips for a Vibrant, Healthy Life

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Aging is an inevitable part of life. Growing older does not have to mean compromising on your quality of life.  A healthy old age is about maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  What can you do?  1. Prioritise Physical Health  Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones, and maintain muscle mass.  2. Keep your …

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Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for Connection

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Loneliness is not the same as being alone.   Some people are content with little social contact and others may find that lonely.  Some people experience chronic loneliness.  Many of us feel lonely from time to time. Feelings of loneliness are personal, so everyone’s experience will be different.  You can have lots of social contact and …

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Controversial CEO of UnitedHealthcare Shot in NYC

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Who was Brian Thompson, the US healthcare insurance chief executive who was shot and killed in Manhattan? He had been receiving threats relating to medical “coverage”.  Mr Thompson was shot in the back by a masked assailant on 4 December 2024, as he was walking into a hotel where the company, he led was holding …

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Assisted Dying Law Proposal in the UK: Key Issues

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Assisted dying, is complex and contentious. While proponents argue it offers a compassionate option for those suffering unbearable pain, opponents raise serious ethical concerns. The UK Parliament is debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales this month with a vote next week, 29th November 2024. The i newspaper reported that 54% …

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Banning Smacking in England: A Shift Towards Child Protection

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England has not banned smacking whereas it has been in Scotland and Wales. It was banned in Scotland on 7th November 2020 and 21st March 2022 in Wales. In Scotland this was a revision of The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 the law change removed the “reasonable chastisement”. In wales, (Abolition of Defence of …

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Today is World Mental Health Day

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World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the WHO and World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health.  World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being around the world. It serves as a reminder that mental …

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Evolution of the English Voting System: From Exclusivity to Universal Suffrage

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The General Election is on Thursday 4th July 2024. There is no legal requirement for early general elections to take place on a Thursday. By default, elections held at the end of a five-year session take place on the first Thursday in May of the relevant year. The last time a general election was held on …

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D-Day 80th Anniversary: The Largest Amphibious Invasion in History and Its Impact on WWII

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This week on 6th June it will be 80 years since D-Day. The operation involved over 150,000 troops from allied nations. Its aim was to establish a foothold in occupied France and liberate Western Europe.   The beaches of Normandy were code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold, and Sword. Soldiers faced heavy machine gun fire, barbed wire, and minefields as they stormed the shores. This …

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