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Free morning-after pill at pharmacies will end ‘unfair postcode lottery’

The proposal is due to be announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

Morning-after pill to be given out free at pharmacies

The contraceptive can cost up to £30 from pharmacies despite being free from GPs and sexual health clinics

The Independent UK

Government urged to ‘grasp the nettle’ on social media’s impact on young men

Jake Richards, Labour MP for Rother Valley, described the increase in male suicides as ‘part of a wider storm we face with worsening mental health’.

The Independent UK

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Minister raises concerns over ‘ease’ of becoming counsellor or therapist

Officials are to look into the issue, Stephen Kinnock said.

Evening Standard

Trump accused of ‘insulting’ UK by claiming Britain would not come to America’s aid

US President’s comments compared to those of his deputy JD Vance, who has been slammed for disrespecting British veterans

The Independent UK

Minister slaps down Russia's ambassador to London telling him Vladimir Putin could end Ukraine war tomorrow

Health minister Stephen Kinnock condemned Putin’s ‘illegal and barbaric’ invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.

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Tougher laws needed for ‘lethal’ crossbows after Bushey murders, says minister

Stephen Kinnock said he was ‘sure’ the Home Secretary was looking at tightening regulations on owning crossbows.

Evening Standard

Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened

Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to hold talks with European allies as push for Ukraine peace continues

PM to be updated by European leaders on the outcome of a summit aimed at boosting the continent’s defences and bolstering support for Kyiv

The Independent UK

Adult social care must be ‘modernised’ to help London councils on brink of bankruptcy, says care minister

London’s boroughs have warned that they have faced ‘rocketing demand for social care’

Evening Standard

Extra 52,000 dentist appointments for Londoners to help tackle 'Dickensian state of affairs'

Over 52,000 urgent dental appointments are set for London as the Government reveals 700,000 extra slots nationwide to help tackle the dentistry crisis

Evening Standard

High court signoff in England and Wales assisted dying bill to be scrapped

Kim Leadbeater will submit what she calls ‘judge plus’ amendments to her bill

The Guardian - UK

Labour accused of rank hypocrisy over plans to detain child migrants and ditch slavery protections

Yvette Cooper is pressing ahead with plans her party previously opposed as campaigners warn measures will only increase trafficking

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Assisted dying proposal clears latest Commons test amid money questions

MPs approved a money resolution for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill without the need for a formal vote.

Evening Standard

Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds

Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.

The Independent UK

Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

This is the second batch of funding from the £42.6 million pot, with the first £20 million having been released in 2023/4.

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NHS sees fewer new dental patients after ‘recovery’ plan – report

The previous government set out plans to boost NHS dentistry services in England.

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‘Social care facing insurmountable costs amid catastrophic impacts of Budget’

The national children and adult services conference (NCASC) is taking place in Liverpool.

The Independent UK

Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying law change

Yvette Cooper said she was in favour of the ‘principle of needing change’ to the law.

The Guardian - UK

Health minister Stephen Kinnock says he will back assisted dying bill

Minister says law change is ‘right thing to do’ while Keir Starmer gives strongest hint yet that he will vote for bill

The Independent UK

Tax on high earners ruled out as Rachel Reeves looks to plug £40bn Budget black hole

No 10 forced into astonishing admission that high earners can also be protected by its pledge not to raise national insurance for working people – after minister refused six times to confirm if that included employees on six-figure salaries

Evening Standard

NHS care can be a ‘death sentence’ for some patients – Wes Streeting

Ministers have launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of the service.

Evening Standard

Ambulances 'drop and go' scheme in London is working very well, says health minister despite warnings of risks

But a senior A&E doctor has raised concerns about the controversial system

Evening Standard

Budget tax hit fears for £100,000+ earners as minister won’t say they are Labour’s ‘working people’

The stance will fuel fears that London could be heavily impacted by the Budget due to be delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on October 30

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