When I see commentators using terms like “DEI” I immediately suspect that they’re trying to ignite a US inspired (and maybe funded?) culture war here. Because the acronym used in the UK is EDI - equality, diversity, inclusion - linked to the equality act 2010. www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...

This summer will likely be the UK's hottest on record. What implications does that have for the homes we live in? Some at-risk groups, and people who can't modify their home, are over-represented in dwellings most at risk of getting too hot in heatwaves ➡️ buff.ly/6G0JB3i

Air pollution stunts children’s lung growth. New Queen Mary research found that improvements in air quality after the introduction of London’s ULEZ are associated with accelerated lung growth in children. Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o

Burnham: "Social care in England is as unfair as American healthcare." It's a very good line.

A new BMJ Analysis finds a UK-US trade deal could cost the NHS a potential £45bn in drug spending and nearly 300 000 excess deaths in 10 years. The deal sacrifices UK health and wealth, contrary to the rhetoric of government ministers, says @kamranabbasi.bsky.social

£45bn and 300 000 deaths: the UK’s anniversary gift to the US

Two hundred and fifty years after liberation from British colonialism, the United States is co-hosting the football World Cup. The US might even win it for the first time—although France, its former a...

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Today at Pride in London, we’ll show the world that love will always triumph over hate.

*Announcement* It is with the greatest sadness we have been informed of the death of our dear friend, activist, researcher, a giant in MH Diana Rose. Our thoughts are with her family, her friends and everyone who knew her

Women don’t need menopause tea and meno-friendly nighties. They need doctors to take them seriously | Emma Beddington

Women don’t need menopause tea and meno-friendly nighties. They need doctors to take them seriously | Emma Beddington

Serious health conditions are being misdiagnosed and pregnancies are missed while the internet swells with terrible advice and meno-products. Enough, writes Emma Beddington

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‼️Look at this insanely perfect shot my husband just captured with his phone. We're both very sad he didn't have a real camera, but this is still amazing.

While the future course of the conflict in the Middle East remains highly uncertain, the increased cost of energy bills and petrol at the pump will almost certainly be passed on to households. Watch our event from Monday for discussion on the coming cost of living crunch⤵️ buff.ly/srukFo5

"There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us," write @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @gabrielzucman.bsky.social, and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.

Tax Day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it | Zohran Mamdani, Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz

There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

DEVELOPING: Democratic Senator Chris Murphy just called for exploring Trump's removal from office under the Constitution. Not impeachment. Removal. The 25th Amendment. After the "crazy bastards" and "Praise be to Allah" post. A sitting senator said it out loud.

Low-income households will gain significantly from benefit changes coming in this tax year. The most important of these is abolishing the two-child limit – a much-needed step to bring down child poverty 👉 buff.ly/koap9Hx

A history of the top marginal tax rates on the wealthiest Americans: 1940: 81% 1950: 84% 1960: 91% 1970: 72% 1980: 70% 1990: 28% 2000: 40% 2010: 35% For 50 years, corporate backed politicians in Congress have slashed taxes to line the pockets of their wealthy donors.

🚨 This analysis piece in @bmj.com is absolutely 🔥 (disclosure: I was a peer reviewer) The authors argue that US actions to dismantle public health at home & abroad “constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law” 1/2 www.bmj.com/content/392/...

The United States is driving a public health emergency of international concern

Matthew Herder and colleagues call for broader mobilisation to avoid the deaths and morbidity in low and middle income countries likely to result from recent US policy changes Announcing the United ...

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This is the 1st piece in a new BMJ series on the geopolitics of global health (I’m a guest editor) The series is rolling throughout 2026 & 2027 Two types of articles can be submitted: Analysis pieces (2000 words) or Commentaries (800 words) Call for papers: www.bmj.com/content/392/... 2/2

Geopolitics of global health: a call for papers

External factors are forcing change to the global health architecture, demanding creative reform amid an uncertain future If 2025 marked the dismantling of the global health architecture, then 2026 m...

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🔍 Spotting bipolar and psychosis risk earlier using routine clinical records A 28-predictor model correctly identified risk 80% of the time, outperforming existing tools in 127,000 people. buff.ly/MKZDIhZ #MentalHealth #Bipolar #Psychosis

Reform’s loud opposition to net zero is driven by “the success of populist messages around Brexit plus significant financial backing from the fossil fuel industry and climate sceptics” Not science. Not national interest. Not public opinion. Just personal greed. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds

Reform, Tory and some media rhetoric runs contrary to poll showing far more voters for net zero than against it

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It’s been 1 year since we launched The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health. This #InternationalWomensDay, explore the journal dedicated to bridging clinical evidence and practice to help transform women’s lives. Discover more: spkl.io/63323AxuTf

BBC reporting that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. There is no precedent for a senior member of the royal family being placed under arrest in modern British history. A seismic moment for the monarchy.

Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country? Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.

Just going to leave this here

Rights, Risk & Rehabilitation: The role of social work in forensic services - Social Work England online event Mar 16, 3pm - 4pm GMT. Part of the Social Work Week 2026 collection. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-ris...

Rights, Risk & Rehabilitation: The role of social work in forensic services

Rights, Risk and Rehabilitation: The role of social work in forensic services

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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology

She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

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‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe

‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe

From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they’ve discovered on their travels

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Join us next week for a conference launching our new book on lower income families in Britain and the challenges they face today. Alongside discussions on work and the cost of living, we will have keynote speeches from Andy Burnham @andyburnham.bsky.social & Ken Murphy. Register ➡️ buff.ly/2tG8LsY

Close the ICE detention centers.

Stop saying underage women. They are children.