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Anxiety or depression affects nearly one-fifth of UK adults
Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a higher proportion of women than men reported that they suffered from the conditions, with the highest indication of anxiety or depression occurring in the 50-54 age group.There was evidence of anxiety or depression in 19% of people aged 16 or over, with 21% of women reporting the symptoms and 16% of men.People who were divorced or separated were more ...
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If only Russell Brand could use his cleverness for more than humiliation | Sarah Ditum
Russell Brand's appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe show was a car crash all right, but you could see the collision coming a long way off. Put a quick, egotistical comedian into the glossy shambles of a breakfast show, and this is what you get. Brand looks to have come off much the better, but did he really?Did MSNBC even knew who they were booking? At times it didn't look like it. ...
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G8 police operation means officers well-prepared for possible future riots
President Barack Obama at the G8 summit, where world leaders were protected by thousands of UK police officers. Photograph: Bertrand Langlois/AFP/Getty ...
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Health watchdog investigates sham psychometric tests for jobseekers
The Department for Work and Pensions is under investigation by a health watchdog for administering "sham" psychometric tests to the unemployed and threatening to withdraw their benefits if they did not complete them.The Guardian has learned that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the regulator for psychologists, dieticians and other health workers, is investigating a ...
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Unwell and in a foreign hospital
Asked to name their top three fears when holidaying abroad - the majority of people said- getting ill and ending up in a foreign hospital as their biggest fear. In second place was the prospect of losing their passport, followed by losing their ...
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Cancer projections show need for critical illness cover
Duncan Finch of Legal and General says," The data released by Macmillan projecting that by 2020 nearly half of the population will get cancer during their lifetime is extremely sobering. Cancer is a disease, which can devastate lives and it, strikes people regardless of their age, background, social status or wealth. However it is encouraging that the conclusions of the Macmillan ...
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Simplyhealth pledges support to Andover Rugby Club
With over 350 young rugby players using the club's facilities each season, the donation will help towards the cost of the club's end of season pitch maintenance programme as well as the planned refurbishment of the clubhouse heating and hot water ...
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By 2020 a half will get cancer in their lifetime
In 2020 almost one in two will get cancer in their lifetime, but almost four in 10 will not die from the disease, according to new projections from Macmillan Cancer ...
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Engage Mutual improves employee paid cash plan
Engage Mutual has enhanced its employer paid health cash plan, one fund, with the removal of any excess payable on four of six treatment areas; the addition of an extra premium level; and the added option for employees to pay by direct ...
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Private healthcare prices released online
The UK's six largest private hospital groups have each published the prices of their 75 most common medical procedures on their websites, for the first time giving patients the opportunity to easily compare costs when looking for private ...
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AXA PPP healthcare comments on stop smoking help
Dr Gary Bolger of AXA PPP healthcare comments, "Whilst most people do not smoke, it remains the largest preventable cause of early death and disease. The best way of stopping smoking is to quit completely. However, where smokers are unwilling or unable to do this, decreasing the amount of tobacco smoked will be beneficial. This is because the toxins in smoke are the primary cause of ...
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Missing RMS Titanic violin identified with help of Swindon hospital
A team of radiographers at a Swindon Hospital have been unlocking the mystery surrounding a sunken violin that is believed to have gone down with the RMS Titanic 101 years ago. The violin is believed to be the instrument played by Wallace Hartley, band leader during the ships only voyage. The violin has had a journey of its own, hence being the centre of an authenticity debate. Wallace ...
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New test for bladder cancer will significantly improve quality of patient care
A simple urine test, developed at the University of Surrey may greatly improve patient quality of life and has the potential to save the NHS in excess of 100 million every year. The test, developed by Dr Richard Morgan and Prof Hardev Pandha looks for traces of the EN -2 protein in the urine, a protein which has been found to exist in bladder and prostate cancer patients. The test will ...
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China eager for Iranian nuclear talks
The Chinese government expects peaceful nuclear negotiations will continue through multilateral dialogue with Iran, a government spokeswoman said. Iranian delegates joined officials from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany in a second round of nuclear negotiations in Kazakhstan in April but made few breakthroughs. February talks in Kazakhstan included efforts to ...
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Naked Rambler Stephen Gough jailed for 11 months
Gough, who was not allowed in court after he refused to wear clothes, was found guilty of breaching an Asbo banning him from being naked in ...
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Reckless bankers will face jail as report recommends banking reform
David Cameron has said the Government will legislate to ensure reckless bank bosses can be jailed and bonuses can be clawed back.The Prime Minister said he promised to act on key recommendations in a report by The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards.It called on the Government to hold senior bankers personally responsible for malpractice and introduce a new criminal offence for ...
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Charles Saatchis ex-wife says tycoon was never physically abusive
Kay Saatchi - who was married to the tycoon for 11 years - gave her support to him just two days after he accepted a police caution for assaulting wife ...
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Dad banned from his own GARDEN SHED after admitting growing cannabis
A man has been banned from going into his own garden shed in what may be the first court order of its kind. Simon Redclift was warned he would be in breach of bail conditions if he enters the custom-built shed at the bottom of his garden. Mr Redclift said he was now preparing to say goodbye to the shed, which had been "a room for all the family" for 14 years. The married father had ...
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Number of female executives at FTSE 100 companies is falling despite efforts to boost women in industry
The numbers of female executives in business and industry are falling despite efforts to boost the representation of women in senior positions in large companies, ministers were warned ...
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Ex-footballers son James Francis denies burglary
The son of former England footballer Trevor Francis has denied stealing ladies' shoes and souvenir football shirts from a cottage belonging to ex-Aston Villa player Lee ...
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Peppa Pig Worlds Facebook page hijacked by abusive hacker
children 's animation.But on Monday, Peppa Pig, her brother, George Pig, and their parents, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig, found themselves the victims of a hacker with too much time on their hands - and too many grubby thoughts on their ...
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BSkyB investigated over BT claim it is withholding Sky Sports package
BT has complained that BSkyB is withholding its Sky Sports package, which includes live Premier League games. Photograph: Olly Greenwood/AFP/Getty ...
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Royal Mail staff vote against privatisation
The ballot, in which staff also voted nine-to-one in favour of a boycott of delivering competitors' mail, is likely to lead to a vote on strike action. Photograph: Christopher ...
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Reckless misconduct proposals will be in banking reform bill says PM
The government will amend a parliamentary bill to introduce the central recommendation of the banking commission to allow bankers to be jailed for reckless ...
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UPDATE 1-Britain says reckless bankers could face jail
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:48am EDT * Bankers could face criminal sanctions, lose pensions * Government must consider range of strategies for RBS-report * Lawyers say recommendations will be tough to implement * Government will respond by mid-July By Matt Scuffham LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Bankers who are reckless with customers' or taxpayers' money could face criminal charges and have bonuses ...
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Edinburgh's tram of indefinite delays
The development of a new tram system for Edinburgh has not been without controversy. Since the project was first proposed as far back as 1999 it took until 2006 for work to actually begin. Since then, there has been one failing after another, with many Edinburgh residents now wondering whether the new tram system will ever see the light of day and, more to the point, whether it is in fact necessary.
Edinburgh had a tram system up until the 1950s and, like many developed cities, it did away with the network in favor of other forms of public transport, mainly buses. Increasingly heavy traffic jams in the capital, however, have prompted city leaders to reconsider and in 2006 two bills went through parliament and were approved. Read more
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