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Reeves wants 'reset' with EU to boost growth


Published on 2024-12-09 10:21:11 - BBC
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  • Closer relations between the UK and the EU will boost economic growth, Rachel Reeves will tell European finance leaders on Monday. In the first address by a British chancellor to the Eurogroup since Brexit, Reeves will say resetting relations means "breaking down barriers to trade" as well as helping "businesses sell in each other's markets".

The article from BBC News discusses the ongoing debate over the use of puberty blockers for transgender youth in the UK. Following a review by Dr. Hilary Cass, which highlighted uncertainties about the long-term effects of these treatments, the NHS decided to restrict their use to clinical research settings only. This decision has sparked a divide among medical professionals, with some arguing that the evidence for the safety and efficacy of puberty blockers is insufficient, while others, including many transgender advocates and some clinicians, believe that access to these treatments is crucial for the mental health and well-being of transgender adolescents. The debate encompasses concerns about the potential irreversible effects of blockers, the ethics of consent, and the balance between caution and the rights of transgender youth to receive affirming care. The article also touches on the broader implications for transgender healthcare policy and the ongoing need for more comprehensive research.

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