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• [New] Accelerated interventions in care, education, the green economy, labor markets, and social protection could reduce the number of women and girls in extreme poverty by 110 million by 2050, unlocking an estimated US$ 342 trillion in cumulative economic returns. Mexico Business
• [New] Ghanaians barred from UK social care visas: The UK government will also be barring the recruitment of social care personnel from foreign countries. GhanaWeb
• Reducing health gaps in the United States will require researchers and clinicians from many disciplines who share a common understanding of key terms and the role of social determinants of health to work in close collaboration with affected communities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• With a more digitally connected government, the UK could better understand and address complex societal challenges, such as social care, health disparities, quality of education and homelessness. UKAuthority
• An evaluation will feed into further development before a wider roll out across Scotland, initially for hospital base services, then to GP practices, pharmacies and social care bodies. UKAuthority
• The Spending Review allows for an increase of £4 billion available for adult social care in 2028-29 compared to 2025-26. GOV.UK
• The economic impact is equally substantial, with global costs for medical care, social services, and informal caregiving expected to exceed US$ 2.8 trillion. GlobalRPH
• From presentations to social media graphics, simply use a simple prompt (voice, text, or media - whatever feels most natural), and Canva AI will get to work. Newsroom - Latest Canva news announcements, brand guide
• The shameful budget bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives will cause millions to lose their health care, increase food insecurity for families, and jeopardize Medicare and Social Security in the long term if enacted. AFSCME
• Social inequality remains one of the world's leading causes of premature death, with experts warning it is killing people on a grand scale - often through poor housing, limited education, and lack of job opportunities, rather than genetics or medical care. Insider Media Ltd
• The theme of the Conference in Mexico will be Transformations in the Political, Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Spheres to Promote the Care Society and Gender Equality. XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and t
• Accelerated action and interventions focused on care, education, the green economy, labour markets and social protection could unlock an estimated $342 trillion in cumulative economic returns by 2050. UN DESA VOICE
• By 2025, the population in conditions of greatest vulnerability has access to universal health, education and culture, food, social protection and a comprehensive quality care system. Mexico | UN Women Transparency Portal
• Accelerated action and interventions focused on care, education, the green economy, labour markets and social protection could reduce the number of women and girls in extreme poverty by 110 million by 2050, unlocking an estimated $342 trillion in cumulative economic returns. UN News
• The world is at the beginning of the AI revolution, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across industries could bring probably a transition to four-day work weeks, marking another shift in social behaviour akin to previous industrial revolutions. Mimir's Well

Last updated: 13 November 2025