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New data shows 29% of UK adults are now obese, costing the NHS £6.5 billion per year in direct treatment costs. Type 2 diabetes…
NHS data reveals a mental health crisis among children and young people, with referrals to specialist services surging 60% since 2019…
NHS England data shows waiting lists have reached a record 7.8 million patient pathways, with over 400,000 people waiting more than a year…
Britain is facing a critical shortage of veterinary surgeons, with 1,500 unfilled positions and 25% of practices closed to new patients…
The UK banned XL Bully dogs in February 2024 following a spate of fatal attacks, adding them to the Dangerous Dogs Act list alongside Pit…
The UK's special educational needs system is in crisis, with 1.6 million children identified as having SEND but only 500,000 receiving the…
The RSPCA is facing its worst financial crisis in decades, with donations down 18% since 2020 while cruelty investigations have surged 34%…
Newspapers earn money from a shifting mix of advertising, reader payments and other revenue. This guide explains the old model, why the…
Food bank usage in the UK has reached record levels in 2024, with the Trussell Trust distributing over 3 million emergency food parcels…
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