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Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action
The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union
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Scotland edge past Haiti in World Cup opener
John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston
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Canadian PM to be welcomed home to Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday.
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500000 vowed for grassroots football to support next generation of heroes
Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup.
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NHS faces triple whammy during resident doctor walkout
The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said.
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June rain and coming sunshine set to boost flowering garden plants and veg RHS
June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said.
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A million events was never in the plan says parkrun founder as milestone nears
The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend.
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Police in Kansas City investigating theft of Englands training equipment
Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed.
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Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead Kings Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours.
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David Hockney dies aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.
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Mexico and South Korea grab wins in their World Cup openers
Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards.
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Razorlight announce anniversary tour
British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album.
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UK economy contracts for first time since last August
Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors.
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Showstopper peacock tops poll to find nations favourite butterfly
The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said.
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Public backs closer EU relationship but still not behind rejoin research
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests.
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Public backs closer EU relationship but still not behind rejoin
That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe
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Scotland have really good prospects for World Cup
That's according to First Minister, John Swinney
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Al Carns resigns as defence minister after Healeys exit over military funding
Sir Keir Starmer has suffered another hammer blow to his authority as the armed forces minister followed John Healey in leaving the Government over a dispute about long-term funding for the military.
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Belfast stabbing victims condition improving and he may soon come out of coma
The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is “improving” and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, DUP leader Gavin Robinson said.
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Nearly 3000 patients cared for in corridors or makeshift areas every day
Nearly 3,000 patients every day were cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England last month
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Police officer 19 dies after collision while responding to another crash
A 19-year-old police officer has died in hospital after she was hit by a car while responding to another collision, her chief constable has said.
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Two charged after second night of disorder following Belfast knife attack
Two people have been charged following as second night of disorder in Northern Ireland after the Belfast knife attack.
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Game Of Thrones star Conleth Hill to star in Peaky Blinders spin off
The new show has been commissioned for two series of six hour-long episodes
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Mary Earps set to depart PSG this summer
Her contract expires on June the 30th
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