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Holiday lets nearly negate supply of new homes in tourist areas, study shows
Campaigners say second homes and holiday lets are taking homes away from residents in hotspots such as Devon and Cumbria

Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent

04, Jun, 2023 @2:58 PM

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Universal basic income of £1,600 a month to be trialled in two places in England
Scheme to run for two years and participants will be monitored to see what effect it has on mental and physical health

Dahaba Ali Hussen

04, Jun, 2023 @1:57 PM

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The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all
Many of us believe striving for perfection leads to success. But perfectionism is counter-productive and can result in soaring levels of stress. The answer, believes Professor Thomas Curran, is to go a little easier on yourself

Will Coldwell

04, Jun, 2023 @1:00 PM

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UK trials for cancer breath tests reach final stages
Quick and simple tests in GP surgeries could detect cancer of the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon or liver

Robin McKie Science Editor

04, Jun, 2023 @9:00 AM

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‘Children with ADHD are being failed’: parents share their experiences of an overwhelmed system
Since the pandemic there has been a steep rise in cases of ADHD among children. Here, experts discuss why, parents describe their struggles and campaigners say what needs to change

Andrew Anthony

04, Jun, 2023 @8:00 AM

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Since when was an affordable rent the stuff of our dreams?
People, especially young people, have dialled down their expectations, even their fantasies. By Eva Wiseman

Eva Wiseman

04, Jun, 2023 @7:01 AM

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Record number of young in the UK ‘at risk of exploitation’ this summer
Barnardo’s fears the cost of living crisis will leave families unable to afford holiday activities, leaving children prey to sexual predators online and criminal gangs on the street

Mark Townsend Home Affairs Editor

04, Jun, 2023 @6:00 AM

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UK mental health charities handed sensitive data to Facebook for targeted ads
Embedded tracking tool revealed details of users’ visits to content on depression, self-harm and eating disorders

Shanti Das

03, Jun, 2023 @2:47 PM

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UK government endorsed e-cigarette firm accused of fuelling underage vaping
Juul has been portrayed by ministers as a leader in combating youth vaping, but has settled lawsuits in the US that claim it targeted teenagers

Shanti Das

03, Jun, 2023 @2:00 PM

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Caring is work. It is time that was recognised | Letter
Letter: When I reach state pension age, my carer’s allowance will be taken from me, writes one reader

Letters

02, Jun, 2023 @4:11 PM

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Complaints about non-surgical butt lifts ‘rising at alarming rate’ in UK
Industry body and local government call for action on ‘risky’ procedures and cosmetic treatment market

Sarah Marsh

02, Jun, 2023 @4:05 PM

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New drug could help thousands with chronic heart disease in England
Nice approves mavacamten, used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, in draft guidance to NHS

Andrew Gregory Health editor

02, Jun, 2023 @2:52 PM

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