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The UK government wants to shake up pensions – but it can’t guarantee that ‘megafunds’ will want to invest in Britain
The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves talks a lot about achieving better growth. And the latest figure – economic expansion in the last quarter of just 0.1% – suggests plenty of room for improvement.
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Michelle Visage is now hosting Drag Race Down Under. It’s a milestone for cis women in drag
Joanna McIntyre, Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, Swinburne University of Technology On Drag Race Down Under, Michelle Visage has become the authority who determines who sashays and who stays in the ...
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Russia: Shameful veto of Security Council resolution on Sudan leaves millions of civilians at continued risk
Reacting to Russia’s veto of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on 18 November demanding an end to attacks against civilians and calling for facilitation of humanitarian assistance to millions in ...
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In a global nursing shortage, NZ’s reliance on overseas-trained staff is not sustainable
New Zealand’s proportion of domestically-trained nurses has fallen to just over half, making it a global outlier. We urgently need a proper workforce strategy like Australia has now introduced.
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Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and again – the science behind ‘deload weeks’
Toning down the intensity of your workouts – and even taking a week off from working out entirely – is important for allowing your muscles to recover.
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How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment
Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education.
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Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote
The British public has moved beyond wanting to relitigate the Brexit referendum, making now a good time to reset relations with Brussels.
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Designing buildings helped Arthur Conan Doyle to cope with his wife’s ill health
Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his creation of the eccentric detective, Sherlock Holmes. But he was also interested in architecture and worked on several projects throughout his life, from his ...
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How The Cure went back to their gothic roots for their new number one album
At Shrewsbury train station, there is a poster advertising The Cure’s new album, Songs of a Lost World. The confident, monochrome minimalism of the art is at odds with the rambling Victorian brickwork ...
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Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered on NHS – what you need to know
For the first time since 2021, a pill used to help people quit smoking – varenicline – will again be available on the NHS. Varenicline is one of the most effective ways to quit smoking and is deemed ...
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US election shows how podcasts are shaping politics – and what the risks are
When Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 US election, he and his inner circle gathered on stage at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to thank and praise his faithful supporters: the voters, ...
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AI and criminal justice: How AI can support — not undermine — justice
While AI promises to transform criminal justice by increasing operational efficiency and improving public safety, it also comes with risks around privacy, accountability, fairness and human rights.