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Poorest women's life expectancy declines
The gap between the health of rich and poor in England is widening, according to a report.
Angela Rayner: Corbyn did not command respect from Labour
Candidate for deputy leader strongly criticises current leader and speaks about her difficult childhood
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. @AngelaRayner is my friend and an inspiring campaigner for progressive change. She has my vote for Deputy in part because she is able to confront uncomfortable realities. This should not be criticised but embraced if we are to win power
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Un Brexit sans accord compromettrait l'activité de Nissan en Europe
par Gilles Guillaume
MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, Yvelines (Reuters) - Nissan a prévenu lundi que sans accord commercial entre le Royaume-Uni et l'Union européenne d'ici la fin de l'année, le retrait britannique de l'UE pourrait compromettre l'avenir...
Johnson to begin trade talks with the US 'in two weeks'
The move comes amid growing frustration at the outlook for talks with the European Union.
Coronavirus: Sixth death in South Korea as alert level raised to highest
South Korea and Italy are among the countries grappling with the virus, which has killed thousands of people worldwide.
The Civil Service Is Rewriting HR Rules In An Unprecedented Move Against Number 10 And Dominic Cummings
The move follows Cummings' claim that anyone suffering from “personal crises” such as stress or a bereavement should leave their jobs.
Preet Gill: Why I'm backing Keir Starmer for Labour leader
The morning of the 13th of December was an incredibly low moment for me. Although I had been…
Starmer warns Labour: unite or face a generation out of power
Leadership frontrunner issues plea to party as voting set to begin
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary wants extra checks on Muslim men
Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, has said that Muslim men should be profiled at airports because “that is where the threat is coming from”.In an interview with The Times, the
Iconic blue passports return next month
The first new blue passports will be issued from March 2020.
UK post-Brexit blue passports made in Polish factory
Britain’s new post-Brexit blue passports will be given to applicants from next month, the Home Office announced yesterday.What it did not say, however, was that they will be made by a Franco/Dutch
Graham Hughes's #PUBCAST 52 | Yearning To Breathe Free
In this episode of #PUBCAST, I'm joined by Professor Thom Brooks, Dean of Law and Government at Durham University and an immigrant to our shores. We're talki...
Going global: law school offers Chinese course in response to City demand
Durham University has hired seven academics from mainland China and Hong Kong to teach undergraduates and masters students.
Serco given £200m contract to run two more immigration removal centres
Controversy-hit firm that runs Yarl’s Wood to take over Brook House and Tinsley House from G4S
Immigration rules for 'good English' will fuel racism against people like me
Speaking Arabic doesn't make me any less British
Laura Parker: Why I'm backing Keir Starmer for Labour leader
The Labour Party can and must win the next election. For that to happen, we need to recognise…
Priti Patel is accused of 'bullying' and creating 'atmosphere of fear'
Staff have allegedly accused the Home Secretary Priti Patel (pictured) of bullying and belittling officials in meetings within the Cabinet Officer in London.
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Suppose it's not enough to impose a hostile environment for migrants. Home Secretary accused of unleashing toxic climate in her own team. No way to build trust:
Priti Patel is accused of 'bullying' and creating 'atmosphere of fear' mol.im/a/8022887 via @MailOnline
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Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
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White House admits that Trump's trade stance did depress economic growth and business investment bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @bpolitics
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Universities demand an end to SQE ‘uncertainty’
Political revolution may come in the flash of a rifle muzzle, but in legal education the process grinds slowly, as proponents of the new solicitors qualifying exam (SQE) can attest.This latest reform
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The @sra_solicitors is wrong to think opposition from law school to their poorly worked out #SQE is because we miss out on “lucrative” cash. Most of us - like my law school - don’t offer a LPC anyway.
Their plans dumb down degrees and keep costs high.
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