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  • Saturday, 31 January, 2026
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  • Friday, 30 January, 2026
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    Companies urged to bypass ‘fit note’ system with health plans for sick staff

    Initiative aims to create national standards of support that help employees and reduce long-term absence

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  • Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
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    Europe’s largest economy struggles to rebound despite government’s €1tn debt-funded investment spree

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  • Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
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    Rachel Reeves indicates only pubs will benefit from U-turn on business rates

    Treasury says it will continue to listen to concerns of wider hospitality sector

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    EU states spurn €74bn in unused Covid recovery loans

    Eight countries cut planned borrowing under scheme as deadline to spend the cash looms

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  • Tuesday, 6 January, 2026
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  • Monday, 5 January, 2026
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    US reduces number of recommended vaccines for children

    Shots against diseases such as polio and chickenpox will only be suggested for those considered high risk

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  • Friday, 2 January, 2026
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    Criteria for weight-loss jabs on NHS tightened in large parts of England

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  • Monday, 29 December, 2025
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    ‘Hospital at Home’ scheme aims to revolutionise NHS care

    Caring for patients in the community cuts costs and leads to quicker recoveries, says team behind Manchester service

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  • Sunday, 28 December, 2025
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    China’s cash-strapped local governments drive record asset-backed securities sales

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  • Saturday, 27 December, 2025
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  • Friday, 26 December, 2025
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