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Skateboarding postponed by 48 hours at Olympics as rain continues to wreak havoc
Adverse weather conditions in Paris have led to the Olympic men’s street skateboarding being postponed by 48 hours until Monday.
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SNP Sarwars no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him
Anas Sarwar has been warned his election pledge of “no austerity under Labour” has come back to bite him amid reports the UK Chancellor will announce a £20 billion black hole.
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Common mouth bacteria found to melt certain cancers
A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered.
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Sir Keir Starmer hails excellent Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris.
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Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree
The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an “ocean of sadness” after their deaths.
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Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
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Reeves expected to approve inflation busting pay hikes for public sector workers
Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses.
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Paris Olympics off to a sodden start with a rain drenched opening ceremony
Paris welcomed the Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other as athletes sailed down the River Seine to the sound of Lady Gaga and more, but relentless rain put a dampener on the party.
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Three children who died in house fire are missed beyond measure parents say
The three children who died in an east London house fire are “loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”, their parents said, as they were named for the first time.
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John Hunt says messages of support like a hug following family crossbow deaths
BBC racing commentator John Hunt has told friends that every message of support “feels like a hug” following the deaths of his wife and two daughters in a crossbow attack, a colleague has said.
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Police officer under criminal investigation for assault after airport video
A police constable is under criminal investigation after a video emerged showing an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport.
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Britains Got Talent singers 43m damages claim thrown out of High Court
A Britain’s Got Talent contestant who sued the show’s producers for more than £40 million has had his claim thrown out at the High Court.
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Ted Baker preparing to shut all UK stores within weeks
Ted Baker could disappear from British high streets as the struggling fashion chain plans to shut all its stores within weeks.
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Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend and into early next week as the Met Office warned of a heatwave.
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Ex Pcs who shared offensive messages in chat with Wayne Couzens lose appeals
Two former police officers who shared “grossly offensive” messages in a WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens have lost a bid to overturn their convictions at the High Court.
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Crowds cheer as Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch for Paris 2024 Games
Snoop Dogg sent the Saint-Denis crowds wild as he added a drizzle of celebrity “shizzle” to the final day of the Olympic torch relay in France.
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Met Police officer admits stealing money from dead man
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after stealing money from a man who died after collapsing.
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Adam Peaty aiming to save his best for the final with more tactical approach in Paris
Adam Peaty has an alternative blueprint in mind in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke to what won him two Olympic gold medals.
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MP who lost grandmother in infected blood scandal calls for culture change
An MP who grew up without a grandmother as a result of infected blood has pressed the Government on a “culture change” to help scandal-affected people access justice.
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Barack and Michelle Obama give endorsement for Kamala Harriss White House bid
Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
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Eurostar trains cancelled and diverted due to acts of malice in France
Several Eurostar trains to Paris have been cancelled and others diverted after “coordinated acts of malice” in France.
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Assisted Dying Bill gives glimpse of hope says Esther Rantzen
TV star Dame Esther Rantzen said she has “caught a glimpse of hope” with a fresh bid to legalise assisted dying being laid before Parliament today.
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Postcode lottery for care reflects perfect storm on costs demand and staffing
A “startling” postcode lottery for social care showing a higher rate of rejected requests for support depending on where someone lives has been branded “unacceptable” by campaigners.
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Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings
England’s health and social care watchdog is “not fit for purpose”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, pledging immediate action to restore public confidence.
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