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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Slide in reading and maths league tables is a blow for the Government

UK secondary school students have slipped down an international league table of reading and maths standards. Based on test results in 2006 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the UK has lost the top 10 positions it held for both subjects seven years ago. This follows figures released last week, which showed that the UK had tumbled down the league table for school science.

7 Dec 2007
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Mental health inequality warning

Some black and minority ethnic groups are three times more likely to be admitted to hospital for mental health problems, figures show. The Healthcare Commission said agencies must work together to prevent and better manage mental illness in black and minority ethnic groups.

7 Dec 2007
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Alzheimer's drugs appeal granted

A row over funding for Alzheimer's drugs on the NHS is to go to the Court of Appeal. The manufacturer of one drug - Aricept - has been fighting a decision to restrict access to patients in the later stages of the disease.

7 Dec 2007
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