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Lewis Capaldi to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival after comeback
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi is to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival next summer following his return to live performances this year.
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Ricky Hatton found dead at his home at the age of 46
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46.
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Business Secretary pledges steel tariff announcement as soon as possible
Business Secretary Peter Kyle has said that tariff relief for UK steel is being negotiated and that he will “make sure that we have an announcement as soon as possible”.
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Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit
US financial firms have announced investments in the UK worth £1.25 billion before Donald Trump’s state visit next week.
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Arsenal climb to top as attention turns to Manchester derby
Martin Zubimendi scored twice as Arsenal condemned Ange Postecoglou to defeat in his first match as Nottingham Forest manager, moving top of the Premier League in the process.
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Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.
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Councils spent 400m on social care overtime and agency staff since 2020
Councils in Scotland have spent more than £400 million in the past five years on social care overtime and agency staff, figures show.
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Mandelson economical with the truth over ties to Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson was “economical” with the truth about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein before being appointed ambassador to Washington, Downing Street sources have said.
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Police assaulted as thousands of Tommy Robinson protesters descend on London
Police officers have been assaulted as they clashed with protesters at a “freedom of speech” festival led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard said.
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Nine suspended as probe launched into behaviour of Charing Cross police officers
Nine people based at Charing Cross police station have been suspended by the Metropolitan Police as an investigation was launched into allegations including excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments.
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Great Britain breeze through mixed relay heat to seal place in final
Yemi Mary John’s brilliant anchor leg booked Great Britain a place in Saturday evening’s 4x400m mixed relay finals as the World Athletics Championships got underway in Tokyo.
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First official photo of new Strictly Come Dancing contestants released
The first photo of the new cast of Strictly Come Dancing contestants has been released, with all 15 dressed up and ready to hit the dancefloor.
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Governments justice reform Bill will be a sham without changes warn Tories
The Government’s flagship justice reform Bill risks being a “sham” if changes are not made, the Scottish Conservatives have warned.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirks killing had become more political authorities say
The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, authorities said.
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EV chargers at supermarkets up by a third in 18 months
The number of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at UK supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) since the start of last year, according to new research.
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Improving GP access top priority for the public poll
The Government’s flagship NHS policy is not a top priority for the general public, a new poll suggests.
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One in five struggled to pay water bill in last year Citizens Advice
Almost one in five households struggled to pay their water bill in the last year, Citizens Advice has said.
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Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson after fire at MPs office
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson after a major fire wrecked a Labour MP’s constituency office.
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Chelsea face 74 charges for alleged breaches of FAs agent regulations
Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges related to alleged breaches of agent regulations by the Football Association.
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Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship
Lord Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as ambassador to the US after emails revealed the depth of his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Only half of people with cancer diagnosed within target time analysis finds
Only half of people with cancer are diagnosed on time following urgent NHS referral, and for some cancers this drops to less than a third, analysis shows.
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Games such as Omaze and McDonalds Monopoly normalising gambling says charity
Prize draws such as Omaze and McDonald’s Monopoly are normalising gambling, particularly for children and young people, a charity has warned.
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UK to mass produce drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks
The UK will mass produce cutting-edge interceptor drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks.
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Trump ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, has died after being shot at a college event, the president said.
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