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GPs say they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
Hundreds of GPs have told the BBC they have never refused a patient’s request for a sick note related to mental health concerns, highlighting growing pressures within the current system. In a questionnaire to which 752…
Many Britons say moving further away from Christianity risks harming future generations
A new UK-wide poll suggests that many Britons believe moving further away from the nation’s Christian foundations could harm future generations. The Whitestone survey of two thousand adults found that 52% think distancing Britain from its…
Ukraine / Russia: five hundred prisoners exchanged
On 5 March, Ukraine and Russia exchanged two hundred prisoners of war, with a further exchange of three hundred the next day. The swap, agreed during talks in Geneva in February, marks one of the latest…
EU: von der Leyen affirms commitment to international law
Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the EU’s strong commitment to international law after her remarks on 9 March about a changing global order sparked controversy. She had said that Europe could ‘no longer be a…
