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How training opportunities can ‘demystify’ teaching – Schools White Paper

How training opportunities can ‘demystify’ teaching – Schools White Paper

Half a million training opportunities will help teachers focus on ‘what they do best’ says Education Secretary

Study seeks way to treat brain bleeds and reduce risk of disability and death

Study seeks way to treat brain bleeds and reduce risk of disability and death

Scientists are working to find a way to prevent brain cells being damaged by iron from the blood that builds up in the brain after a bleed.

Falklands War: Living with survivor’s guilt 40 years on

Falklands War: Living with survivor’s guilt 40 years on

Norman McDade says he uses art as a way of remembering and dealing with difficult memories of his past.

Series of events to mark 40th anniversary of Falklands war

Series of events to mark 40th anniversary of Falklands war

A total of 649 Argentine military personnel died, 255 British military personnel and three Falkland Islanders.

1,500 deaths investigated by first public inquiry into mental health in England

1,500 deaths investigated by first public inquiry into mental health in England

They all died while they were a patient on a mental health ward in Essex, or within three months of being discharged, between 2000 and 2020.

Pupils falling behind to get help in English and maths – Schools White Paper

Pupils falling behind to get help in English and maths – Schools White Paper

A new Parent Pledge will offer targeted support to pupils at risk of falling behind.

‘Like an experiment of human resistance’ – fighting in the Falklands

‘Like an experiment of human resistance’ – fighting in the Falklands

Argentine veteran Miguel Savage tells the PA news agency of his ‘traumatic’ experience as a 19-year-old conscript in the Falkland Islands.

Lifestyle changes cuts chances of type 2 diabetes for thousands, research shows

Lifestyle changes cuts chances of type 2 diabetes for thousands, research shows

Type 2 diabetes causes sight loss in those of working age and is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and many types of cancer.

Fewer than half of immunocompromised in England have had booster jabs – new data

Fewer than half of immunocompromised in England have had booster jabs – new data

Recent NHS England figures show that 255,422 of the 561,356 immunocompromised people in England had a booster jab by March 24.

Sister of MMA fighter says mental health professionals are ‘still failing people’

Sister of MMA fighter says mental health professionals are ‘still failing people’

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Falklands War: Veteran recalls moment gun failed to fire amid fierce conflict

Falklands War: Veteran recalls moment gun failed to fire amid fierce conflict

Norman McDade reflects on some of his haunting memories as a 20-year-old fighting in the 74-day long war.

‘We must never forget’: Falklands veterans reflect ahead of 40th anniversary

‘We must never forget’: Falklands veterans reflect ahead of 40th anniversary

Ahead of the 40th anniversary of Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands, British veterans of the conflict have spoken to the PA news agency

What the papers say – March 27

What the papers say – March 27

Joe Biden’s shock comments on Vladimir Putin feature among Sunday’s front pages.

Polish woman in UK running 48 miles in 48 hours to support Ukrainian mothers

Polish woman in UK running 48 miles in 48 hours to support Ukrainian mothers

Jolanta Hanstein’s GoFundMe challenge, raising money for Unicef, is in support of Ukrainian mothers on Mother’s Day in the UK.

White House rows back Biden’s regime change remarks about ‘butcher’ Putin

White House rows back Biden’s regime change remarks about ‘butcher’ Putin

Joe Biden said the US President ‘cannot remain in power’ but officials insisted ‘he was not discussing Putin’s power in Russia, or regime change’.

More than half of Britons ‘support no-visa policy for Ukrainian refugees’

More than half of Britons ‘support no-visa policy for Ukrainian refugees’

The Government continues to face criticism that its current policies do not go far enough to help those fleeing the conflict.

Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care

Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care

A final report of the independent review of maternity services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust will be published on Wednesday.

Duke of Cambridge plants coral with Earthshot Prize winner

Duke of Cambridge plants coral with Earthshot Prize winner

The duke had spoken to the winners of the Revive Our Oceans category.

William says future of monarchy in Caribbean ‘for people to decide’

William says future of monarchy in Caribbean ‘for people to decide’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stressed that they are ‘committed to service’.

Russian sanctions could be lifted after invading forces withdrawn, Truss says

Russian sanctions could be lifted after invading forces withdrawn, Truss says

The Foreign Secretary said a ‘full ceasefire and withdrawal’ in Ukraine and commitment to ‘no further aggression’ would be required.

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