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Obesity clinics in the UK say they are seeing a disproportionate number of children from the most deprived areas, with a significant number having neurodivergent or other health conditions.

Childhood obesity is a national emergency, but we’re ignoring the root cause

Island of Strangers? Starmer’s Rhetoric Echoes a Dark Past, writes Humza Yousaf MSP

You can’t out-Farage Farage: Labour’s immigration gamble is a dangerous mistake, writes Humza Yousaf

UK-EU youth mobility scheme is essential to reverse Brexit damage and rocket launch the economy, writes Sir Sadiq Khan.

UK-EU youth mobility scheme is essential to reverse Brexit damage and rocket launch the economy, writes Sir Sadiq Khan

New government, same blame game: why ‘grit’ won’t fix Britain’s youth mental health crisis, writes Natasha Devon

New government, same blame game: why ‘grit’ won’t fix Britain’s youth mental health crisis, writes Natasha Devon

The UK’s economic future depends on smoother trade with the EU.

The UK’s economic future depends on smoother trade with the EU

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'You can drive on a rough road – but not a collapsed bridge': Why mental health support must start in the community

'You can drive on a rough road – but not a collapsed bridge': Why mental health support must start in the community

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We are still missing opportunities to stop people smuggling gangs.

Organised crime groups and people smugglers are being graded as low priority - this can’t continue

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'Keir Starmer stood in Albania, flanked by cameras, dripping with self-importance. He flew out to show strength, but he has delivered nothing.'

2025 is on track to be the worst year in history for illegal Channel crossings, and the Prime Minister is left scrambling, writes Chris Philp

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Adolescence has more to say about the Black experience than you might think

Adolescence has more to say about the Black experience than you might think

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Allowing British ISIS joiners to return without consequences sends a chilling message to extremists.

Allowing British ISIS joiners to return without consequences sends a chilling message to extremists

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As Beijing ramps up repression, Starmer’s immigration overhaul risks betraying thousands who fled tyranny, writes human rights activist Benedict Rogers.

Now is not the time to abandon Hong Kongers

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'Transparency Must Be Matched by Real Accountability' after Grenfell, writes Joe Powell MP.

'Transparency Must Be Matched by Real Accountability' after Grenfell, writes Joe Powell MP

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ISIS fighters returned to the UK must face justice for their genocidal crimes, writes Lord David Alton

ISIS fighters returned to the UK must face justice for their genocidal crimes, writes Lord David Alton

3 days ago

No more 'Mr Nice Guy': Gary Lineker has made his feelings clear - will the media listen?

No more 'Mr Nice Guy': Gary Lineker has made his feelings clear - when will the media wake up?

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Don’t let weight loss jabs distract us from giving children a healthy start.

Don’t let weight loss jabs distract us from giving children a healthy start

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After burning Labour’s boats on immigration, Keir Starmer has made a rod for his own back, writes Nadhim Zahawi.

After burning Labour’s boats on immigration, Keir Starmer has made a rod for his own back, writes Nadhim Zahawi

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Andrew Marr asks whether Starmer's immigration statement will cause a realignment of the left in British politics

Could Keir Starmer's immigration rhetoric signal the reshaping of left-wing politics? asks Andrew Marr

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I'm a cancer psychologist. This is what helps my patients feel less alone during treatment

I'm a cancer psychologist. This is what helps my patients feel less alone during treatment

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Labour's plan echoes the hostile environment and is shortsighted - especially considering the UK's growing care needs

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Only sticks, not carrots, will force Putin to honour a full ceasefire with Ukraine

Only sticks, not carrots, will force Putin to honour a full ceasefire with Ukraine

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MSPs will vote on the principles of the Assisted Dying Bill today.

MSPs will feel the weight of history as they vote on assisted dying

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We’re proud to hire overseas workers – because without them, care would suffer.

We’re proud to hire overseas workers – because without them, care would suffer

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The End of International Recruitment: A Crisis Looming Over Social Care

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