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When Different Generations Think Kids Should Start Paying Their Own Bills

A new survey shows generations think differently about when kids should start paying their own bills.

Kiplinger · Apr 27, 2023

Nurses strike on May 2 called off after High Court judge rules it would be unlawful

After the court hearing, RCN general secretary Pat Cullen said the union would no longer strike on May 2 but would continue with the planned action on April 30 and May 1

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2023

British High Court ruling shortens planned nurses’ strike

Britain’s High Court ruled Thursday that part of a strike by thousands of nurses planned for next week is illegal, handing a small victory to the government in its bitter dispute with public sector unions.

France 24 · Apr 27, 2023

The racial disparities in British maternity deaths

Racial disparities in maternal death rates in Britain have been condemned as as “nothing short of a scandal”, after an MPs’ report warned that black women are nearly four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than white women.

The Week · Apr 27, 2023

'I found out why Finland is the world's happiest country - and it's not just the food'

Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for a sixth year in a row, and it's clear to see why when you've tried the food, explored the islands and had a sauna

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Nurses to cut short strike as court rules second day of action unlawful

Ruling prompts RCN leader Pat Cullen to condemn government for ‘taking its own nurses to court’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

UK curbs nurses' strike after taking legal action against union

The British government succeeded on Thursday in limiting the length of an upcoming strike by nurses, after the health department took legal action against a trade union.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

The Big Help Out for the King’s Coronation: How to volunteer over the royal weekend

Brits are being encouraged to step put of their comfort zone and volunteer in a nationwide initiative to honour the King’s Coronation.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Renfrewshire care home slammed with improvement notice following recent inspection

Two residents told inspectors that they hadn't been offered a shower or bath for a "number of weeks".

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

'They looked after her, kept her comfortable and made sure mum reached the end of life peacefully and with dignity'

In her final days, the quality of care Mary Slade received at Bolton Hospice was a comfort to her and her family

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023