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Greggs and Pret index reveals England’s true north-south divide, say scientists
AI-based analysis suggests the north starts at Watford Gap, where avocado wraps give way to sausage rolls, and includes Birmingham

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent

07, Jun, 2023 @1:51 PM

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The secret life of a Met detective: why Jess McDonald quit her job – and decided to tell all
She joined the police to make a difference. But McDonald’s work on rape and domestic violence cases left her with PTSD and the determination to speak out

Gaby Hinsliff

07, Jun, 2023 @11:00 AM

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Power-hungry hedonists? Survey reveals what drives generation Z
Global poll shows cohort values achievement and fun, although their definitions might differ from previous generations

Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

06, Jun, 2023 @11:01 PM

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Ministers launch £40m pilot scheme to trial wider access to slimming jab
Less regulation of weight-loss drug would make Wegovy accessible to more people

Peter Walker Deputy political editor

06, Jun, 2023 @9:30 PM

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Woking council may face £1bn hit from property investment spree
Figures suggest insolvency-threatened council in Surrey faces huge write-down on its assets

Richard Partington Economics correspondent

06, Jun, 2023 @6:25 PM

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Syphilis cases at highest level for 75 years in England last year
Figures also show gonorrhoea diagnoses rose by 50% to 82,600 – the highest figure since records began in 1918

Patrick Butler, Michael Goodier and Carmen Aguilar García

06, Jun, 2023 @5:21 PM

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Walking and yoga ‘can cut risk of cancer spreading or returning’
Three studies add weight to growing evidence that physical activity can help patients who have the disease

Andrew Gregory in Chicago

06, Jun, 2023 @5:00 PM

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Who should be responsible for mental health care? | Letters
Letters: A lecturer says it would be dangerous for staff and students if university employees had to provide mental health care. Plus letters from Bob Holland and Marie Davis

06, Jun, 2023 @4:49 PM

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Ministers seek volunteer social care army to speed up hospital discharges
Exclusive: Volunteers sought in England to take equipment and drugs to people’s homes among other tasks

Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent

06, Jun, 2023 @4:00 PM

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EHRC discord deepens after inquiry into complaints against chair paused
Staff and observers fear UK equality watchdog ‘politicised as never before’ as ministers and press allies rally behind under-fire chair

Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

06, Jun, 2023 @6:00 AM

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Revised report on impact of Covid lockdowns ‘adds little insight’
Book based on May 2022 review ‘did lockdowns work?’ examines whether legally enforced interventions prevented deaths

Ian Sample Science editor and Linda Geddes

05, Jun, 2023 @8:09 PM

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Global ‘silver tsunami’ of older cancer patients is coming, experts warn
Oncologists sound alarm over risk of healthcare systems buckling due to rising need for specific care

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Chicago

05, Jun, 2023 @5:00 PM

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