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King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour
The King wore a black armband in tribute to those killed in the Air India plane crash as the Trooping the Colour ceremony staged in his honour began.
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Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes target nuclear programme and military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme and armed forces.
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Grenfell community gathers for final anniversary before tower demolition begins
Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition.
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One in 10 parents say children ask to miss school over concerns about toilets
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, a survey has suggested.
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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly named in Kings Birthday Honours list
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is “incredibly grateful” to have been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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David Beckham immensely proud of knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours
Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Kings Birthday Honours list 2025
Those receiving Knighthoods and Damehoods in the King's Birthday Honours list 2025.
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Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill
MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned.
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The British survivor of the AirIndiaplane crash has spoken of the horror of watching people dying in front of my eyes
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh told DD News “I still can’t believe how I survived” as he spoke from his hospital bed on Friday.
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Parents whose sons are losing ability to walk face nightmare battle with NHS
Parents whose sons are losing the ability to walk have described the “nightmare” battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug.
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William praises rangers who protect awe inspiring rhinos
The Prince of Wales has highlighted the “devastating” poaching crisis threatening the survival of “awe-inspiring” rhinos.
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100000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with 381m funding
100,000 street-side electric vehicle (EVs) charging points will be installed across England as a result of £381 million funding, ministers have said.
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Trojan horse treatment given green light for NHS use
Blood cancer patients in England will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment, health officials have announced.
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Increase in candidates for jobs recruiters say
The availability of candidates for jobs has increased at the biggest rate for more than four years, according to recruiters.
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Badenoch to call for end to oil and gas windfall tax and ban on new licences
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is set to call for an end to the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and the ban on new licences.
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Thomas Frank appointed Tottenham boss
Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a three-year deal.
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British man survives Gatwick bound Ahmedabad plane crash reports
One British passenger has survived a crash involving a Gatwick Airport-bound plane which crashed in a fireball shortly after take-off in India, it has been reported.
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No survivors from India plane crash carrying 53 Britons police chief says
There appear to be no survivors from a Gatwick Airport-bound plane carrying 53 British nationals which crashed shortly after take-off in India, a police commissioner has said.
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Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena
Three teenagers have been charged following disorder in Ballymena.
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Gatwick bound plane carrying 53 British nationals crashes in India
A total of 53 British nationals were on board a Gatwick airport-bound plane that appeared to explode when it crashed shortly after take-off, Air India has said.
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Gatwick bound passenger flight with hundreds on board crashes in India
A plane bound for Gatwick airport has crashed shortly after take off in India with hundreds of people on board.
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UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit
Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK over the next three days, but forecasters say the country could also see its hottest day of the year.
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Housing market outlook more optimistic for year ahead
Property professionals’ expectations for future sales are becoming more upbeat, although the housing market remains subdued, according to surveyors.
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UK economy shrinks by more than expected in April ONS
The UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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