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How the UK's extreme heat is changing the air-con debate

The UK's heatwaves are exposing how homes trap warmth, intensifying debate over air conditioning, adaptation and climate policy.

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Woman says fertility appointment in maternity unit was heartbreaking

Niamh Smyth says finding her gynaecology appointment inside the Ulster Hospital maternity unit was heartbreaking after a 10-year IVF journey. She is calling for fertility services to be separated from maternity care.

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Melys Edwards says she will not feel ashamed of genital herpes diagnosis

Melys Edwards says her genital herpes diagnosis left her ashamed, in pain and isolated, but she is now speaking publicly to reduce stigma and raise awareness.

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Inquest finds patient killed after staffing and admission failures

An inquest jury found Richard Laversuch was unlawfully killed at Parklands Hospital after staff failures led to Owen Herbert being placed on a less secure ward.

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Families call for social care reform as Burnham seeks cross-party deal

Families affected by England’s social care system describe funding delays, high costs and limited support as Andy Burnham seeks cross-party reform.

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Burnham does not rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

Andy Burnham has set out plans for a new national care service in England and did not rule out tax rises to fund reform, as he seeks cross-party support and brings forward a review by Baroness Casey.

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PM says care funding must be fixed before assisted dying debate

Andy Burnham says assisted dying should not be debated in England and Wales until palliative and social care funding is fixed, as MPs prepare to revisit the issue in September.

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Russell T Davies says death of husband was his 'greatest loss'

Russell T Davies says his husband Andrew Smith's death from a brain tumour was his greatest loss, reflecting on his diagnosis, treatment and final days.

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Russell T Davies attending the 2024 BAFTA Cymru awards at the International Convention Centre Wales. Behind him is a sign that says BAFTA Cymru Awards. He is wearing a white shirt, black jacket and a red and dark blue tie. Davies has short brown hair and wears glasses.

Fauci to face Republican questions on Covid origins in Senate hearing

Anthony Fauci is set to face Senate Republican questions over Covid-19 origins, as more than 150 scientists defend him and call the allegations baseless.

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Aberdeen paramedics launch charity for final wish trips

Aberdeen paramedics have launched Wish Ambulance Scotland to help terminally ill patients make final journeys to meaningful places and events, with fundraising under way for the new charity.

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Burnham sets out social care consensus push as Casey downplays cost fears

Andy Burnham is set to argue for cross-party consensus on social care reform, while Louise Casey says there is room for a mixed market but rejects profiteering.

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Fauci faces Senate Republicans over Covid origins

Anthony Fauci is set to testify before the US Senate as Republicans press him on the Covid-19 lab leak theory and pandemic origins.

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