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Is Rishi Sunak delivering on his five pledges?
In depth Target to halve inflation met but others to grow the economy, shorten NHS waiting times and stop small boat arrivals remain a long way off
By The Week UK Last updated
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Echoes of thalidomide: the sodium valproate scandal
Under The Radar Epilepsy drug has caused autism, learning difficulties and physical disabilities in at least 20,000 babies in Britain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Martha's Rule: patients given right to urgent second opinion
The Explainer Hospitals in England will launch new scheme that will allow access to a rapid treatment review
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Breathtaking: the Covid drama that may make you scream
The Week Recommends ITV three-parter is a 'tour de force' that exposes 'political complacency'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The contaminated blood scandal
The Explainer Widely regarded as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS, the public inquiry is due to publish its report in May
By The Week UK Published
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Can Britain's dental crisis be fixed?
The Explainer New proposals include more money for dentists working in under-served areas
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How the MMR vaccine works
The Explainer UK health officials fear decline in jab coverage could see measles spread rapidly across the country
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Nottingham attacks: was justice served?
Talking Point Mother of victim says she was 'foolish to trust legal system' as killer Valdo Calocane is sent to high-security hospital
By The Week UK Published
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'Lives at risk': why is the NHS suffering drug shortages?
Today's Big Question Brexit exacerbates global supply issues caused by Covid-19, Ukraine war and Red Sea attacks
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Alex Batty used timeless teenage courage to chart his own path'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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'Tube attack punches through comforting illusions about when women are safe'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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King Charles under scrutiny over pro-homeopathy doctor
Talking Point Appointment of head of the royal medical household is 'worrying and inappropriate', say campaigners
By The Week UK Published
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Sunak on 'wrong side of history' as MPs vote on infected blood payments
Speed Read PM suffers first Commons defeat after Tory rebels back move to speed up compensation for victims
By The Week UK Published
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Can Britain's £100bn obesity epidemic be reversed?
Today's Big Question Weight-loss drugs hailed 'game-changer' as former food tsar calls for smoking-style restrictions on junk food
By The Week UK Published
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