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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high

Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century• Poverty figures render government numbers too little and action very lateMore than one in three children and...

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How are are cabinet ministers likely to vote on assisted dying?

Cabinet ministers have been asked to stay neutral before the free vote but this is what we know about their positionsThe private member’s bill introduced by the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater that would legalise assisted suicide...

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Phillipson ‘likely’ to vote against assisted dying bill as Starmer warns ministers

PM confirms he will vote on bill but stresses importance of government neutrality before free voteWhat have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?UK politics live – latest updatesBridget Phillipson, the...

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Bridget Phillipson says she is likely to vote against assisted dying bill

Education secretary urges ministers to limit discussion on policy to behind the scenes after vocal opposition to bill by Wes StreetingWhat have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?Bridget Phillipson, the education...

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UK’s unhealthy food habits cost £268bn a year, report finds

Exclusive: Food, Farming and Countryside Commission added up cost to NHS and economy of diet-linked diseaseThe UK’s growing addiction to unhealthy food costs a “staggering” £268bn a year, far outstripping...

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