Rachel Roberts
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Rachel Roberts is a London-based journalist with a background in local then national news. She focuses on health and education stories and has a particular interest in vaccines and issues impacting children.
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Peter Mandelson Named Ambassador to the United States
New Labour grandee appointed as the UK’s top diplomat in Washington despite having previously called Donald Trump a ‘bully and a mercantalist.’
MoD Strikes £6 Billion Deal to Buy Back Sold-Off Military Homes
Defence Secretary John Healey called the move to bring 36,000 houses back into public ownership a ‘decisive break’ from the ‘dreadful’ 1996 privatisation deal.
Lucy Letby’s Lawyers Seek Appeal Claiming Key Witness Is ‘Not Reliable’
The nurse’s new barrister said that retired paediatrician Dr. Dewi Evans has now changed his opinion on the mechanism by which three of the babies died.
Girl, 12, Charged With Manslaughter of Pensioner in Park
80-year-old grandfather Bhim Kohli died from injuries following an alleged attack in Leicestershire, with a 15-year-old boy previously charged with his murder.
Thousands Lose Care Funding After Living Longer Than Expected: Report
NHS payments for terminally ill or elderly people considered near end of life can be made and stopped on ‘ad hoc’ basis with regional variations, Age UK says.
New Drugs Do More Harm Than Good to Nation’s Overall Health: Study
Researchers say cost of new drugs to the NHS not justified in terms of good quality health years gained compared to years lost through reallocation of funds.
Mentally Ill Young People Discharged ‘From Care to Caravans’ at 18
Investigation found some teenagers were feigning being recovered to avoid being moved to an adult ward, with others being placed in ‘inappropriate’ settings.
Tax Junk Food to Lengthen Children’s Lives, Whitty Says
Chief medical officer calls for more government intervention to tackle ’solvable problems’ in cities, pointing to high cost of healthier food compared to junk.
Banned Carcinogenic and Toxic Pesticides Found in Food Imports
Toxic chemicals linked to cancer, infertility, and a wide range of other health conditions found in imported produce at twice the rate as in home-grown food.
Dementia Remains Leading Cause of Death After Rise, Figures Show
Alzheimer’s charity calls on government to do more to help the NHS and support affected families and individuals with the disease.
