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Queen tells nursing charity ‘people wouldn’t know what to do without you’

Queen Camilla hosted a reception on Wednesday for members of a nursing charity that was founded with a donation by Queen Victoria in 1899.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Ministers are fretting about Britain’s falling birthrate. Here’s why it could be a good thing

The education secretary speaks of ‘worrying repercussions’ – but as far as wellbeing goes, the UK might be a lot better off, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Inquiry told of older people ‘cull’ as Matt Hancock defends care home policies

At a press conference in May 2020, Mr Hancock said: ‘Right from the start, we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes.’

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Births in England and Wales increase for first time since 2021

Rise in number of babies born to men over 60 a factor in small rise in birthrate, shows ONS data

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Rise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers

The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

I was getting lonely. Here’s what happened when I tried to make new friends in my 30s

From streaming services to food-delivery apps, the modern world conspires to keep us home and alone. But I went out looking for a human connection

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

British doctors will be given priority for NHS jobs under plans to make the health service 'self-sufficient'

The plan looks to create a ‘self-sufficient’ workforce by 2035, saying that less than 10 per cent of new recruits should be from overseas

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Women and babies could die due to midwife cuts at Sydney’s RPA hospital, staff warn

Midwives’ union president warns women giving birth at one of the city’s largest hospitals will not receive a level of care considered safe

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2025

Do you have Franken-feet? Here’s how to master the ultimate at home pedicure

Rose Beer speaks to podiatrist Margaret Dabbs to discover all you need to know about at-home foot care

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Voices: ‘Have more children’ is simplistic and idealistic – who can afford to start a family, minister?

COMMENT: As education secretary Bridget Phillipson suggests that young people should have more babies, Victoria Richards says it has a nice ring – but the government must do one little thing first…

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025