11 h. ago ‘The US was our El Dorado’: Africans on Trump’s travel bans and taxes

Already affected by US aid cuts, many Africans now face limits on travel to US and looming remittance taxWhen Essi Farida Geraldo, a Lomé-based architect, heard about partial restrictions on travel to the US from Togo as part of the travel bans announced by Donald Trump on Thursday, she lamented losing access to what many young Togolese consider to be a land of better opportunities.“The United States was the Togolese’s El Dorado,” Geraldo said. “Many people go to work in the US to save money and support their families or projects in Africa This will force the country to really develop stronger partnerships that exclude the US.” Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

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49 h. ago Health chiefs' urgent warning over record highs of deadly measles

As cases rise in parts of England officials warn there could be a fresh wave of infections as Britons return from their summer holidays with measles surging in Europe.

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56 h. ago Surge in private medical procedures as NHS cuts back on common surgeries

Operations such as cataract surgery went up by 39%, hernia repair by 110% and tonsillectomies by 105% - with procedures like these deemed 'of limited value' by the NHS.

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65 h. ago Mystery of Brit 'drug mule' explosion as 13 in hellhole jails with some facing death

A dramatic surge in the number of Brits arrested for drug smuggling around the world has triggered mounting alarm among police and border force officials as 13 languish in hellhole jails

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3 d. ago Surge in Brits paying for private surgeries as NHS cuts back on 'limited value' operations

Private surgeries have seen a surge in operations that are considered 'low value' by the NHS as new figures reveal that funding has been cut for common procedures

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5 d. ago Pubs face wipeout as Rachel Reeves told to make urgent change

The pub industry is in dire straights and some industry bosses fear the Chancellor's tax hikes could kill off Britain's boozers and restaurants amid a surge is costs

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6 d. ago Surgeons' issue serious health warning to those who wash bedding under 60 degrees

An eye surgeon is warning Brits of a huge rise in a health condition that causes your eyes to swell and become inflamed.

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9 d. ago Brits warned of pickpocket surge in Spanish holiday hotspot ahead of summer

Nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves targeting tourist victims have been arrested in the past month by police in Majorca, who have drafted in early reinforcements to tackle an expected summer crimewave

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1 week ago French surgeon who abused children for decades sentenced to 20 years in prison

Biggest child abuse trial in French history reveals decades of failures in medical oversightA former French surgeon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients, mostly aged under 15, following the biggest child abuse trial in French history.Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, worked as a digestive surgeon in public and private hospitals across Brittany and the west of France, often operating on children with appendicitis. Continue reading...

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1 week ago French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Biggest child abuse trial in French history reveals decades of medical oversight failuresA former French surgeon is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients mostly aged under 15, as the biggest child abuse trial in French history ends.Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, worked as a digestive surgeon in public and private hospitals across Brittany and the west of France, often operating on children with appendicitis. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Labour pressure to ease welfare squeeze adds to Reeves’ headaches

The Chancellor faces demands to reverse the winter fuel payment cut, axe the two-child benefit limit and limit the scope of welfare reforms.

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2 w. ago Countess of Yarmouth reveals she's worried about paying children's private school fees after her husband's parents cut him off from £85m estate

The wife of the Earl of Yarmouth, who was disinherited from his family's £85m estate, including Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, says she fears they will not be able to afford their school fees,

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2 w. ago Ofgem to confirm new energy price cap for UK households with bills falling 7 per cent

The energy price cap is expected to be cut by around £129 when the new limit comes into force in July

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2 w. ago Our top picks of Ring Video Doorbell deals as Amazon slashes prices across range

In limited time deals, Amazon has cut prices across with Ring Doorbell range, with markdowns going up to £70.

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2 w. ago British surgeon in Gaza compares Palestine to ‘slaughterhouse’ as Israel intensifies its attacks

A British doctor working in Gaza has described it as a "slaughterhouse" as Israel intensifies its attacks on the enclave.

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2 w. ago British surgeon in Gaza compares Palestine to ‘slaughterhouse’ as 14,000 babies at risk of dying

A British doctor working in Gaza has described it as a "slaughterhouse" as the UN's humanitarian chief warns that 14,000 Palestinian babies could die within 48 hours if more aid does not enter the territory.

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2 w. ago Brits battered by soaring prices in 'awful April': Inflation surges to 3.5%

Cabinet minister Steve Reed acknowledged the rise in inflation was 'disappointing' - while Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride blamed Rachel Reeves for the hike in inflation.

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2 w. ago Will the £20,000 cash Isa limit be cut? Five experts on what could REALLY happen to tax

The Treasury is set to launch a consultation into how Isas can be reformed. It will likely lead to the biggest shake-up of Isas in 26 years.

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3 w. ago Brit boy, 8, rushed to surgery after running through window in Magaluf hotel

The eight-year-old Brit is said to have 'run through' a pane of glass in a freak accident around midday at a hotel in popular tourist destination, Magaluf, while he was with his parents

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