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Starmer tells Zelensky we cant lose focus on Ukraine despite Iran crisis
Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK.
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Crowds in cities and towns across island of Ireland enjoy St Patricks Day
Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish.
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King to host first state visit by Muslim leader during Ramadan for a century
The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years.
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Rachel Reeves sets out plan for UK to align with more rules set in Brussels
The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed.
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Meningitis outbreak Students in university halls in Kent to be offered vaccine
Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak.
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Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind outbreak that has left two dead
Some cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection.
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New checks for train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts
Train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging.
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Black music makes up 80 of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades
Black music has made up 80% of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show.
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Cost of fixing all potholes on national disgrace roads estimated at 186bn
The estimated cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has risen to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report, which branded the situation “a national disgrace”.
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Meningitis outbreak Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment
Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital
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Nursery worker jailed for raping and abusing young children
A nursery worker who raped and abused young children in his care has been jailed for 24 years.
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Starmer says UK working with allies on viable plan to open Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer says he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak
A school pupil is the second person to have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent
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Donald Trump urges UK to send warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz
The UK must send ships to help the US secure a key oil shipping route out of the Middle East, Donald Trump has said.
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Chancellor to intervene to ease soaring energy bills
Rachel Reeves drawing up plans to help with spiralling costs as Iran war continues
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Andrew and Lord Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring.
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VIP donor with ultra rare blood says she feels honoured to help sick patients
A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients.
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Edinburgh International Festival to mark 250 years of American independence
This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.
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MPs to look at fairness of student loans system
MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.
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NHS trusts face perilous financial situation with deficit of 780m last year
Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year.
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CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror case
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
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Starmer warned of reputational risk over Mandelsons links to Epstein
Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US.
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Some train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fire
Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week.
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