Publication: New Statesman
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Hannah Barnes explores the difficult and often conflicting responsibilities of doctors when it comes to prescribing valproate, a drug used to treat epilepsy. It is known to be extremely risky for pregnant women, but they weren’t properly informed, which turned into a scandal. Thi...
The need for lithium is driving a global race for resources – and plans for a mine 120 miles from Belgrade have triggered social and political turmoil.
This piece points out how private schools and inequality in education have always been a matter of debate in UK, but historically without enough political will to address it. Following some recent scrutiny and proposed tax changes for school fees, the authors call for lasting ref...