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NHS reforms will not work until chronic problems solved, MPs warn

NHS reforms will not work until chronic problems solved, MPs warn

NHS reforms will not work until chronic problems solved, MPs warn

07 February 2023

The Government must address severe workforce shortages, record backlogs and a crumbling NHS estate, a Commons committee said.


Inflation set to add £18.2bn to UK non-food retail sales – report

Inflation set to add £18.2bn to UK non-food retail sales – report

Inflation set to add £18.2bn to UK non-food retail sales – report

07 February 2023

Some 74% of consumers plan to change their buying behaviour, with 34% saying they would only make necessary purchases.


Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at Trial of the Pyx

Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at Trial of the Pyx

Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at Trial of the Pyx

07 February 2023

The ceremony marked the first time in decades that coins bearing the effigies of two monarchs were tried at the same time.


Nearly two in three student tenants struggling with rent, survey suggests

Nearly two in three student tenants struggling with rent, survey suggests

Nearly two in three student tenants struggling with rent, survey suggests

07 February 2023

Around half of students with private landlords said they have not received the £400 energy bills discount.


Marcus Rashford and Joseph Coelho make children’s empathy book list

Marcus Rashford and Joseph Coelho make children’s empathy book list

Marcus Rashford and Joseph Coelho make children’s empathy book list

07 February 2023

Rashford’s book You Can Do It: How To Find Your Voice And Make A Difference is on the list.


New hope as scientists uncover how to slow diabetic kidney disease progression

New hope as scientists uncover how to slow diabetic kidney disease progression

New hope as scientists uncover how to slow diabetic kidney disease progression

07 February 2023

Researchers said their work could help the nearly five million people in the UK with diabetes.


UK to dodge recession, but one in four families will struggle with bills – Niesr

UK to dodge recession, but one in four families will struggle with bills – Niesr

UK to dodge recession, but one in four families will struggle with bills – Niesr

07 February 2023

Niesr predicts that UK growth will remain close to zero throughout 2023, but avoid a technical recession.


Mark Harper pledges to enhance role of private firms in railways

Mark Harper pledges to enhance role of private firms in railways

Mark Harper pledges to enhance role of private firms in railways

07 February 2023

Mr Harper delivered the annual George Bradshaw address in central London.


The UK has ‘swarmed to donate’ to Turkey as worldwide appeals surpass £750,000

The UK has ‘swarmed to donate’ to Turkey as worldwide appeals surpass £750,000

The UK has ‘swarmed to donate’ to Turkey as worldwide appeals surpass £750,000

07 February 2023

The worldwide donation amount on fundraising site JustGiving has exceeded £750,000 in one day as the death toll in Turkey surpasses 5,000.


Decision defended over charges for Jake Davison in incident year before shooting

Decision defended over charges for Jake Davison in incident year before shooting

Decision defended over charges for Jake Davison in incident year before shooting

07 February 2023

The 22-year-old was under police investigation for assaulting a teenage boy and girl in September 2020 – less than a year before killing five people.


David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for The Jean Genie make £57,000 at auction

David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for The Jean Genie make £57,000 at auction

David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for The Jean Genie make £57,000 at auction

07 February 2023

The lyrics were originally gifted to a superfan by the Ziggy Stardust legend.


Nursery boss says Humza Yousaf’s wife has ‘terminated’ legal action

Nursery boss says Humza Yousaf’s wife has ‘terminated’ legal action

Nursery boss says Humza Yousaf’s wife has ‘terminated’ legal action

07 February 2023

Little Scholars Day Nursery bosses are ‘extremely pleased’ Nadia El-Nakla has ended legal action.


Lidl accuses Tesco of ‘deception’ as logo dispute reaches High Court

Lidl accuses Tesco of ‘deception’ as logo dispute reaches High Court

Lidl accuses Tesco of ‘deception’ as logo dispute reaches High Court

07 February 2023

A judge began overseeing a High Court trial in London on Tuesday, and the hearing is due to end next week.


McDonald’s pledges to protect UK staff from sexual harassment after complaints

McDonald’s pledges to protect UK staff from sexual harassment after complaints

McDonald’s pledges to protect UK staff from sexual harassment after complaints

07 February 2023

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the firm signed an agreement in response to concerns about its handling of sexual harassment complaints.


Findings of long-awaited review of Prevent programme to be published – reports

Findings of long-awaited review of Prevent programme to be published – reports

Findings of long-awaited review of Prevent programme to be published – reports

07 February 2023

The Prevent programme aims to stop people turning to terrorism.


Stella McCartney ‘really proud’ to receive CBE award from King

Stella McCartney ‘really proud’ to receive CBE award from King

Stella McCartney ‘really proud’ to receive CBE award from King

07 February 2023

The 51-year-old has championed a vegan lifestyle and sustainable design since the beginning of her career in fashion.


David Carrick among country’s worst ever sex offenders

David Carrick among country’s worst ever sex offenders

David Carrick among country’s worst ever sex offenders

07 February 2023

The disgraced Metropolitan Police officer joined the ranks of the most notorious rapists after being handed 36 life sentences.


Woman called police over officer she accuses of rape, court told

Woman called police over officer she accuses of rape, court told

Woman called police over officer she accuses of rape, court told

07 February 2023

The woman told the High Court in Edinburgh police officer Martyn Coulter hit her head against a kitchen cabinet and threw a young child across a room.


‘My childhood memories are gone’ – UK Turks fear for families after earthquake

‘My childhood memories are gone’ – UK Turks fear for families after earthquake

‘My childhood memories are gone’ – UK Turks fear for families after earthquake

07 February 2023

‘I’ve never seen my grandad cry – they’re trying to help others but they’ve got nothing themselves,’ said one woman from north London.


Father of obese teenager found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence

Father of obese teenager found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence

Father of obese teenager found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence

07 February 2023

Kaylea Titford, who weighed 22st 13lb at the time of her death, was found in conditions described as ‘unfit for any animal’, Mold Crown Court heard.


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