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Child N’s mother told a public inquiry ‘nothing effective’ had been done by NHS authorities since the crimes of Beverley Allitt and Harold Shipman

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A new baby in the family means learning to pronounce a new name – and a bit of cruel fun for parents

It could be seen as an advancement of rights but instead the proposed changes to IVF remain entwined with rightwing reproduction madness

Local Government Association says cost to taxpayer for last-resort ceremonies has climbed to £6m a year

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

Other lives: Administrator who provided professional support to health visitors, nurses and midwives

In Marseille, I find agency bosses desperate to fill shifts – and families desperate to secure care for loved ones, says Czech journalist Saša Uhlová

The annual Glow Walk is at Nobbys Beach on Saturday.