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Blue Monday: Why its a load of rubbish
Getty Images Blue Monday is discussed every year, even though experts reject the idea Christmas is over, it’s cold and dark outside and you may be in an endless cycle of doomscrolling. Blue Monday – also known as the most depressing day of the year – has been trending online. According to TikTok, the number…
Lampard Inquiry: ‘Grave concerns’ about Oxevision monitoring system
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How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate at work
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