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Rapid Blood Test For Children Could Spot Sepsis And Save Lives
A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS..
UK Supermarkets Warn Business Rates Rise Could Push Up Food Inflation
Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs..
Tories Pledge To Stop 35000 Crimes If Elected
The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power..
Private Clinics Carrying Out More NHS Appointments And Procedures
The number of NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered by private hospitals and clinics has increased by almost 500,000 this year to 6.15 million..
Wes Streeting Warns Over Unlicensed Weight Loss Jabs After Illicit Factory Raid
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned people not to buy weight-loss jabs from unregulated sources after an illegal laboratory was dismantled..
Asylum Seeker Released In Error Seen In London Area Police Say
An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the London area, police said, as officers urged anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately..
Westminster Has Failed Scots Says Swinney Ahead Of Scotland Demands Better Demo
Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh..
Strictly Professionals To Wear Britney Spears Inspired Looks For Icons Week
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals are to embody the different eras of Britney Spears’ music career as part of the show’s icons week..
Parents Urged To Vaccinate Children Against Flu Wildfire As Cases Rise
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu “wildfire” over half-term as cases rise, with pop-up clinics being set up at fire stations and bowling alleys..
Hospital Breaks Prostate Treatment Record To Tackle Backlog
A hospital has performed a record number of pioneering prostate procedures in one day in a bid to help curb NHS waiting lists..
Sheffield Wednesday File For Administration
Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show..
Public Facing Multiple Environmental Threats In Local Areas Analysis Finds
Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests..
UK Government Must Not Ramp Up Decline Of Scottish Oil And Gas Sector MPs Warn
The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it found jobs created in clean energy are failing to make up for losses in the North Sea..
Significant Challenges Remain For Police Response To Grooming Gangs Watchdog
There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs, a watchdog has said..
Plaid Cymru Win Caerphilly Welsh Government By Election Holding Off Reform UK
Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third..
Claudia Winkleman And Tess Daly Announce They Are Leaving Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme..
Claims For Rodent Related Vehicle Damage On The Rise Says Insurer
Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer..
All Change As New King Charles 5p Coins Enter Circulation
The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon..
Households And Businesses To Receive Stronger Protection Against Energy Firms
Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman..
Victims Who Quit Grooming Gang Inquiry Panel May Return If Phillips Resigns
The four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel have said they would be prepared to return if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns..




















