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Patients Left In Corridors For Dangerously Long Periods
Experts warning .
Tim Westwood Charged With Rape And Sexual Assault
Former Radio 1 DJ charged with offences between 1983 and 2016.
Five Water Firms Provisionally Allowed To Raise Bills
By further 1% to 5%.
Three UK Universities Make Top 10 In Prestigious World Rankings
The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London have grabbed some of the top spots in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with Oxford coming first for the 10th year in a row..
Job Advisers In GP Surgeries To Help Long Term Sick And Disabled Into Work
Job advisers in GP surgeries and virtual reality interview practice are part of efforts to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030 as the Government pledges to give people “a hand up, not a handout”..
Sarina Wiegman And Mel B Backing Girls Rights Campaign
'Let Girls Learn, Let Girls Lead'.
Britain Could Face Tight Days In Winter Energy Supply Grid Operator Warns
Great Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand..
Queen Named The UKs Most Played Rock Act In The 21st Century
Queen have been named the most played rock act on UK radio and TV in the 21st century according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)..
Indian Trade Deal A Launchpad For Growth Starmer Tells Business Leaders
Sir Keir Starmer has urged business leaders to seize the opportunity of the UK’s trade deal with India, after brushing aside suggestions Britain could open up more visa routes for the country..
Badenoch To Pledge Doubling Of Apprenticeship Budget And Cut In Degree Numbers
Kemi Badenoch will close the Conservative Party conference with a promise to double the apprenticeship budget, paid for by slashing student numbers by 100,000..
Chad Ends Harry Charity Mandates To Manage Wildlife Reserves
An African wildlife charity part run by the Duke of Sussex has seen its mandates to manage key animal reservations in Chad withdrawn by the country’s government..
20 Million Fund To Be Shared Across 75 Museums In England
A £20 million fund will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open, the Government has announced..
UK Homeless Deaths Up 9 In A Year Including 11 Children Say Researchers
Deaths among homeless people in the UK have risen by 9% in a year and included 11 children, according to a group monitoring the issue..
Stephen Lawrences Father Calls For Killer To Name Names Before Being Released
Stephen Lawrence’s father says one of his son’s killers should name the other members of the gang who murdered him before being considered for parole..
Starmer Brands Protests Taking Place On October 7 Anniversary Un British
The UK will “always stand tall” against those who wish harm and hatred upon Jewish communities, Sir Keir Starmer said as he urged students not to protest on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks..
Pine Martens Released
Scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor.
Scottish Child Payment Should Go Up To 80 By 2031
Child health experts say by 2031 .
Vaping Impact To Be Studied
Scientists will look at long-term impact on former smokers.
Carney Joined Strictly To Rebuild Confidence
Former England footballer faced backlash as female pundit.
Tories Pledge To Scrap Business Rates For Shops And Pubs
Latest from the Conservative Party conference.



















