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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Clare Horton

Today's social affairs news

Government Pledges Increase In NHS Funding
A German company has been in talks to take over NHS hospitals. Photograph: Cate Gillon/Getty Images

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German company in talks to take over NHS hospitals
A third of Europeans are suffering from a mental disorder in any one year
Whitehall reconsiders tougher benefits rules
Alcohol Concerns blames too many off-licences for under-age drinking
Liam Fox backs campaign for tougher abortion laws
• Libby Brooks: Cathy Come Home still rings true today
Peter Preston: Eric Pickles and a big local difficulty
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