Ministers to back regulation of England’s funeral industry after scandals Demands for oversight grow after inquiry calls sector an ‘unregulated free for all’ and families seek stronger safeguards The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Australia’s medical specialist fees are ‘out of control’, Mark Butler says. Here’s why, and how to fix it The federal government has some levers to pull, experts say, but there are also other issues that must be addressed The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025
Could Traditional Retirement Expectations Be Killing Us? A Retirement Psychologist Makes the Case A retirement psychologist makes the case: A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg. Kiplinger · Dec 14, 2025
Dr. Steven Ghareeb: Blending Dental Excellence, Family Values, and Community Service Into Lasting Care Dr. Steven Ghareeb intends to remain attentive to the evolving landscape of dentistry while maintaining the human dimensions of care. Training and technology will continue to matter, he believes, but what endures is the purpose behind them. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2025
'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Peers told not to sabotage assisted dying Bill with ‘unnecessary’ amendments The House of Lords has been accused of time-wasting, having tabled more than 1,000 amendments to the Bill. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Quick Question: Are You Planning for a 20-Year Retirement or a 30-Year Retirement? You probably should be planning for a much longer retirement than you are. To avoid running out of retirement savings, you really need to make a plan. Kiplinger · Dec 12, 2025
‘Cruel’ amendments being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP Kim Leadbeater warns 1,150 Lords amendments are ‘unnecessary’ and designed to run down the clock The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025
Met Police officer who told colleague she was 'using the pregnancy card' is sacked Police Sergeant Sevket Gurgur accused a pregnant colleague of ‘being a diva’ Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
Fife nurse to appeal against ‘hugely problematic’ trans changing room ruling Sandie Peggie won harassment claim but tribunal dismissed claims of discrimination and victimisation The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
What is happening to the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords? Peers have submitted an extraordinary number of amendments, slowing its progress and raising risk of failure The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 Senior opponents of assisted dying bill urge Lords not to deliberately block it Letter says there is danger of Lords losing legitimacy as more than 1,000 amendments tabled, delaying any vote
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 Greenlandic women claim victory in legal fight with Denmark over forced IUD scandal Compensation due to thousands of women and girls fitted with coils without their knowledge or consent
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Amended version of Sandie Peggie tribunal decision released A ‘certificate of correction’ amends a paragraph in the 312-page judgment.
Medical Daily · Dec 11, 2025 Executive Nurse Leadership and Its Growing Role in Modern Healthcare Executive nurse leaders are taking on larger roles as healthcare rapidly evolves. Discover how their clinical insight, decision-making power, and leadership training are reshaping patient care, technology adoption, staffing stability, and overall health system performance.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Ethical dilemmas raised by the assisted dying bill Letters: Dr Sarah Davies, Sarah McCulloch, Jean Farrer and Charlie King respond to articles on the progress of the bill and the role of hospices
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels It is too early to know whether the latest figures represent the start of a new upwards trend.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Terminally ill Britons could move to Scotland for an assisted death – academic Hertfordshire University expert Dr Claudia Carr said Scotland could be viewed as having a ‘more positive climate’ for assisted dying.
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase.