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Britain must not shrink back from chaotic world says Starmer
Britain must not shrink back from a “chaotic world”, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he underlined his commitment to internationalism.
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First look at Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover shows explosive crash
A first look at the upcoming crossover between two ITV soaps has revealed that a multi-vehicle collision on a country road will be at the centre of the drama.
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Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle courts emergency
Plans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”.
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Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past
Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme.
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Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 within reach thanks to action plan
The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said.
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Last minute knee surgery cancellations cost millions and ramp up waiting lists
Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists.
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Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
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Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar win
Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix.
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West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club greats death aged 79
West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79.
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Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadership
Jeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up.
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Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroom
Rachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces.
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Prince of Wales moved by courage of Gazan children brought to UK for treatment
The Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care.
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David Lammy to set out justice overhaul amid reports of more jury less trials
Major reforms to be announced this week will “put victims front and centre” of the criminal justice system, Justice Secretary David Lammy has said, amid reports that jury trials could be restricted to rape, murder and manslaughter.
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Gaelic and Scots gain official status on St Andrews Day
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day.
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Georgia Stanway treble helps England thrash China at Wembley
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China.
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Police granted extra time to question man over synagogue attack
Police have been granted further time to question a man arrested in connection with the Heaton Park synagogue attack.
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Award winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88.
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Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seeker medical trips
Asylum seekers have been banned from using taxis for most medical journeys, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced.
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Corbyn and Sultanas party unveils name list as tensions simmer at conference
The left-wing party formed by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will seek use its debut conference to decide on key issues, including a formal name, as tensions simmer between its main figures.
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Lando Norris qualifying error
F1 in Qatar
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Katie Melua and Fishermans Friends to play Kates carol service
Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey
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Higher business taxes to cost pub sector 150m and threaten jobs
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Disruption expected in airports
Software update issued for Airbus 320
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Aerosmith score first UK No1 album with Yungblud
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Care News
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Archbishop calls for society wide shift in support for unpaid carers
The Archbishop was responding during Carers Week to the report‘No Choice but to Care’
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Adult social care workers urged to share Covid stories
This will help the inquiry to identify areas for improvement when it begins the public hearings on the care sector in the summer of 2025
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Young Carers missing out on carer's allowance
Carers Trust estimates nearly 20,000 young adult carers are being forced to choose between education and financial support
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20% increase in those at risk from type 2 diabetes
The NHS is investing in a number of initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Programme which has helped thousands of people stave off a type 2 diagnosis
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Black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in virtual patient cohorts.
Targeted research needed to understand the barriers to access.
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NHS dental treatment has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the next government need to take on board the huge knock-on effects the crisis in dentistry is having across the health service.
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London councils object to relocation of specialist cancer service
Richmond Council has voted to request a review by NHS England
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West Lothian Council workers could trigger a summer of strike action
GMB Scotland said its members were being balloted on industrial action - with the first possible strike day falling on July 3.
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Care UK in Portsmouth to remember the hundreds of thousands of those who took part in D-Day
Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in the nationwide tribute.
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NHS and social care leaders could save £1 billion annually by adopting an AI-led home healthcare model
By reducing hospitalisations for older adults by 52-70%, this approach frees up over 1,210 hospital bed days monthly
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Number of people with pre diabetes has risen by 11% in Norther Ireland.
These new figures show nearly 200,000 people are living with, or at risk of diabetes.
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Software to reduce hospital waiting times will be rolled out across Scotland over the next year
The national theatre scheduling tool improved operating room efficiency by up to 25%
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Martha’s rule is going to be rolled out in 143 hospitals in England
This has been called one of the most important changes to patient care in years,
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Carers in North Lanarkshire receive support payments
Councillors have approved a new three-year strategy, with the report finding local carers receive support that is consistently better than the national average.
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No money for carers to get free public transport in Suffolk
The council's financial position is deemed too fragile to go ahead, because the permits would amount to an "unsustainable subsidy".
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Carer's Allowance overpayments affecting five thousand people in Northern Ireland
9 million pounds of overpayments have been referred to the Department for Communities Debt Management branch
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Information about insect bites and stings surges ahead of this bank holiday weekend
One person every 22 seconds searched for information on recognising and treating bites and stings
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Skinny jabs like Ozempic are being used as a cop-out
Professor says that while new drugs worked for the majority of people, preventing obesity in the first place was still the best plan