Image copyright PA Media Waiting lists for routine surgery have risen by up to 50% in parts of the country because senior doctors say they cannot afford to work extra shifts. Consultants have begun refusing to work beyond their planned hours after receiving unexpected tax bills, following new pension rules in 2016. NHS hospitals said […]
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Sharmaden Reid is the founder and CEO of Beautystack, a tech start up in London that has raised more than £4m in investment. A working mother frustrated at childcare arrangements in most small businesses, she decided to offer childcare to her employees on her own terms, including a childminder during school holidays. The government launched
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The US celebrated its fourth Women’s World Cup victory by defeating the Netherlands. For fans of both teams, it was about more than just the game – it was a chance to highlight equal rights in women’s sports. There were also celebrations for USA striker Megan Rapinoe who won the Golden Boot by helping her
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Matthew Wolff made a 26-foot putt from the fringe for an eagle on the final hole for a 6-under 65 to win the 3M Open on Sunday, beating Collin Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke in a tense finish to the first-time PGA Tour event. The 20-year-old Wolff struck his second shot on the
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Daniel Howell is a 28-year-old YouTuber with over 600 million views. He recently opened up to his viewers as being gay. Mr Howell believes that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender online influencers like him can provide the advice and support to LGBT young people that some schools do not. Speaking to the BBC’s LGBT correspondent
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Image copyright Getty Images Summer has finally arrived and with it, the inevitable clothing dilemma – what to wear to work when the temperature heats up. Flip-flops, strappy summer dresses, shorts and T-shirts are fine when you’re off duty. But is it also OK to wear such outfits to work, or are there sartorial limits
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Anjali is 15 and grew up on the streets of Kolkata, India. She was selected to play in the Street Child Cricket World Cup, which brings together children from across the world to play at the famous Lord’s cricket ground. Anjali says the cricket world cup ‘changed my life’ and encouraged her to campaign for
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A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday: DERBY DAY The All-Star Game might not count anymore, but the Home Run Derby is upping the stakes. This year’s derby includes a $1 million top prize, and the participants are taking it seriously. Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and several others have been
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said without explanation on Sunday that it was replacing the legal team defending the Trump administration’s effort to place a citizenship question on the 2020 census, issuing a statement in which it said it was “shifting these matters to a new team of Civil Division lawyers going forward.” The announcement
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Image caption Babou Ceesay plays Manny, the father of a boy who is abused by a Hollywood producer Two years ago, screenwriter Levi David Addai had an idea for a new fictional TV drama. But within months, the storyline suddenly felt much more realistic. BBC One’s Dark Money tells the story of sexual abuse in
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