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Economy, Business & Finance
As zero hours contracts make it into the papers once again, Full Fact reviews what we know about how many are on them. Read
The international community is currently divided on how to deal with the escalating violence in Syria, after reports that chemical weapons have been used against civilians. At the end of … Read
Skills in areas such as science, technology and engineering are seen as vital to a thriving economy. We take a look at how many engineering graduates the UK produces each year — and whether India really is streaking ahead. Read
Last week MPs voted against a possible military intervention in Syria. Today, rejecting calls for another debate, the Prime Minister focused on the UK's humanitarian efforts. Are we the "second biggest" donor of international aid? Read
Health
According to the Daily Telegraph, GP surgeries are letting untrained receptionists triage patients. How widespread is this practice? Read
Live video of the debates is available below. The debate begins at 2.30pm. Parliament has been recalled to debate a possible military intervention in Syria after allegations that chemical weapons … Read
Health
According to medical experts, doctors are failing to diagnose and properly treat people with kidney malfunction. The Daily Mail claims that thousands of these patients are dying from dehydration. To what extent is clinical negligence to blame? Read
150,000 homes are planned for Green Belt sites, the Times reports today. But will all these see the light of day? Read
Crime
The Sun reports figures suggesting that eight staff are assaulted in England and Wales's prisons every day. Where are the numbers from? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Research published today claimed that despite having planning permission nearly 400,000 sites have yet to be built on. Yet the Housing Minister claimed this figure was misleading. How many sites are not being built on and why not? Read
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