Women aren’t pretending to be sick – they’re pretending to be well. We look at female pain, and how it’s treated by the medical profession.
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Jeremy Corbyn addresses TUC rally in London calling for “new deal” for workers’ rights
Jeremy Corbyn joined tens of thousands of protestors in a trade union march on Saturday demanding a “new deal” for workers and public services.
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Campaigners in London urge voters to fly home for Ireland’s vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment
Repealing Eighth Amendment in Ireland is a social issue which has divided the country for years. The Amendment would make abortions legal and safe.
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Running in London’s polluted air
Regular exercise is needed to remain fit and healthy, but the rise of pollution in major cities means running in London poses its risks.
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Mayor of London’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street blocked by Westminster Council
Westminster Council has blocked the Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, Europe’s busiest shopping destination, which sees more than 500,000 visitors a day.
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Conservatives hold Kensington and Chelsea Council despite Grenfell criticism
The Conservatives held Kensington and Chelsea in Thursday’s election, despite the council coming in for heavy criticism in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, as voters went to the polls for the first time since the disaster.
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Parliament’s Neighbours: Sleeping rough in Westminster
This year’s waves of icy weather, the numerous, ‘beasts of the east’, and the Portuguese man’s death could be the wake-up call that Westminster needs.
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Keeping it simple: a guide to Bitcoin
Confused about the latest fad? Why is everyone talking about it? Here is a straightforward dip into the world of cryptocurrencies.
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Exeter Law Students exposed in ‘vile, twisted’ group chat
Five male students from the university of Exeter have been exposed trading racist and sexist slurs on a WhatsApp chat, leading to a major investigation by the university and police involvement.
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“You seem like a person”: Spike Jonze’s Her
Spike Jonze’s ‘Her’ is more than an unconventional and intense romantic drama. Under its sci-fi premises, it hides a philosophical reflection upon personhood, consciousness and body, and the relationship between them.
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