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    • Junior doctors' strike could disrupt up to 250,000 NHS appointments and operationsThe upcoming junior doctors' strike in the NHS could significantly impact healthcare services, with up to 250,000 appointments and operations at risk. Prepare for potential disruptions and have contingency plans in place.

      The upcoming junior doctors' strike in the NHS could be the most disruptive in history, with up to 250,000 appointments and operations at risk. The strike, which lasts for four days, will impact half of the medical force, leaving services fragile. Elsewhere, tensions in Israel escalated with the killing of two British Israeli sisters in a terror attack, leaving their mother fighting for her life. Another British national was also injured in a car ramming attack in Tel Aviv. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges and complexities in both the healthcare sector and international relations. Regardless of business size or location, it's crucial to be prepared for potential disruptions and have contingency plans in place.

    • Addressing societal issues: Preventing underage sales of ecigarettes, elderly drivers, and Christian valuesGovernment plans enforcement squad against underage ecigarette sales, calls for elderly drivers to retake tests at 80, Rishi Sunak emphasizes Christian values during Easter season underscore the importance of addressing various societal issues

      There are ongoing efforts to address various issues in society. The government is planning to form an enforcement squad to prevent underage sales of ecigarettes, as data shows one in ten secondary school students are regular vapers. However, not all retailers are to blame, and there are ways for them to ensure they are selling compliant products. Elsewhere, there are calls for elderly drivers to retake their driving tests at 80 due to higher crash rates among this age group. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak emphasized the importance of Christian values in British culture during the Easter season. These issues highlight the need for continuous attention and action in different areas of society.

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