The long-term effects of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange mean that the impact of war lasts well beyond a ceasefire
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Valuing our NHS team
A publicly owned and properly funded NHS, free at the point of delivery, should be the shining light of a civilised society, says ANNETTE MANSELL-GREEN
Coronavirus has put the NHS under enormous strain
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
CJ ATKINS argues that despite losing the election, Chile’s left remains big and organised and must unite to resist the new far-right government
Take a read of the latest Unite Hospitality Glasgow Strike Bulletin and hear from workers fighting for better pay and dignity at work
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% increase in front-line workers. MARTIN PORTER explains
THERE has never been a time when our NHS workers have been in such sharp public focus.
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the skill, compassion, versatility and commitment of everyone from nurses, administrators, consultants, dietitians, phlebotomists, podiatrists, radiographers, physiotherapists and others.
Some have thrived but so many others are broken. The pandemic has had a severe impact on staff — they have been under huge amounts of pressure and are exhausted, traumatised and are now struggling with their own physical and mental health.
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