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Clarke to end probation red tape
Defence charities reject News of the World cash windfall over hacking
Employment benefit test finds two thirds of claimants fit for work
Restraining technique used by officials 'increases risk of death'
Andrew Lansley is wrong – GPs do not support this NHS bill
I'm desperate to save my Home-Start – any millionaires out there?
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Two NHS trusts have transferred the whole of palliative care to the voluntary sector
Inspections without notice and more observation of child protection work in practice are needed, Ofsted's acting chief inspector, Miriam Rosen suggests as it launches consultation on new inspection regime
Adoption 'tsar' Martin Narey in the spotlight
Proposed closure of rehab centre for offenders not welcomed by prison reformers
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GPs 'knowingly prescribing drugs to addicted patients' reports the Daily Telegraph
Thalidomide returns: scandal-hit drug is now used across NHS reports Jeremy Laurance in the Independent
McDonald's in the States are to halve fries in children's Happy Meals the Indie also reports
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