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Met officers to stop attending mental health incidents ‘alarming’

Met officers to stop attending mental health incidents ‘alarming’

Met officers to stop attending mental health incidents ‘alarming’

29 May 2023

Sir Mark Rowley has written to health and social care services to say police will no longer attend after August 31 unless there is a threat to life.


Pubs and restaurants plead for Government action on energy as bills soar 81%

Pubs and restaurants plead for Government action on energy as bills soar 81%

Pubs and restaurants plead for Government action on energy as bills soar 81%

29 May 2023

Industry bodies have revealed that less than a third of hospitality businesses are optimistic about their future.


Tory MSP says deposit return scheme could go ahead with glass included

Tory MSP says deposit return scheme could go ahead with glass included

Tory MSP says deposit return scheme could go ahead with glass included

29 May 2023

Maurice Golden MSP said the scheme could go ahead with glass included if the Scottish Government wished, irrespective of the internal markets act.


Concerns over NHS workforce plan delay after Barclay comments

Concerns over NHS workforce plan delay after Barclay comments

Concerns over NHS workforce plan delay after Barclay comments

29 May 2023

Health Secretary Steve Barclay on Sunday refused to give a deadline for the release of the long-awaited NHS workforce plan.


Drivers to get better views of monuments

Drivers to get better views of monuments

Drivers to get better views of monuments

29 May 2023

National Highways said it wants to protect and enhance heritage assets adjacent to England’s motorways and major A roads.


Met Police officers to stop attending mental health incidents

Met Police officers to stop attending mental health incidents

Met Police officers to stop attending mental health incidents

29 May 2023

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley wants police to spend more time on their core roles with experts helping those in need.


Food inflation slows in May after April record, survey suggests

Food inflation slows in May after April record, survey suggests

Food inflation slows in May after April record, survey suggests

29 May 2023

Food inflation fell to 15.4% in the year to May, according to a survey by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen.


Diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss, scientists claim

Diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss, scientists claim

Diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss, scientists claim

29 May 2023

The researcher said findings ‘raises the possibility of using flavanol-rich diets to improve cognitive function in older adults’.


Cost of carbon offsetting could double by 2030 – report

Cost of carbon offsetting could double by 2030 – report

Cost of carbon offsetting could double by 2030 – report

29 May 2023

Companies were being warned they may fail to reach their net-zero targets if they do not consider rising offset prices.


Keeping 1.5C alive ‘bottom of desired outcomes for global businesses at Cop28’

Keeping 1.5C alive ‘bottom of desired outcomes for global businesses at Cop28’

Keeping 1.5C alive ‘bottom of desired outcomes for global businesses at Cop28’

29 May 2023

Researchers say the business world appears to have a lack of confidence in the Glasgow Climate Pact pledge to ‘keep 1.5C alive’ from Cop26.


What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

28 May 2023

Fallout from the This Morning scandal features across the bank holiday front pages.


Seven men to appear in court charged with attempted murder of police detective

Seven men to appear in court charged with attempted murder of police detective

Seven men to appear in court charged with attempted murder of police detective

28 May 2023

PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times outside a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February.


Retailers hit out at plans for voluntary price caps on some foods

Retailers hit out at plans for voluntary price caps on some foods

Retailers hit out at plans for voluntary price caps on some foods

28 May 2023

Downing Street is understood to be drawing up proposals to charge the lowest possible amount for some basic products.


Sunshine stays but temperatures cool after hottest day of the year on Sunday

Sunshine stays but temperatures cool after hottest day of the year on Sunday

Sunshine stays but temperatures cool after hottest day of the year on Sunday

28 May 2023

Plymouth hit 24.4C on Sunday, narrowly topping Saturday’s record of 24.3C in Bramham, West Yorkshire.


UK police ‘to help crack down’ on people smugglers operating in North Africa

UK police ‘to help crack down’ on people smugglers operating in North Africa

UK police ‘to help crack down’ on people smugglers operating in North Africa

28 May 2023

National Crime Agency officers would work alongside police forces in countries in the region, it has been reported.


Dr Ranj hits out at ‘toxic’ This Morning culture after Schofield affair furore

Dr Ranj hits out at ‘toxic’ This Morning culture after Schofield affair furore

Dr Ranj hits out at ‘toxic’ This Morning culture after Schofield affair furore

28 May 2023

The show will air on Monday for the first time since Phillip Schofield quit ITV.


Man charged with murder after teenager fatally stabbed

Man charged with murder after teenager fatally stabbed

Man charged with murder after teenager fatally stabbed

28 May 2023

Mohammed Iqbal, 17, died from a single stab wound on Thursday.


Sunday becomes UK’s hottest day of the year, Met Office confirms

Sunday becomes UK’s hottest day of the year, Met Office confirms

Sunday becomes UK’s hottest day of the year, Met Office confirms

28 May 2023

Temperatures reached 24.4C in Plymouth, narrowly topping Saturday’s record of 24.3C in Bramham, West Yorkshire.


In Pictures: Superheroes are a family affair for fans at Comic-Con

In Pictures: Superheroes are a family affair for fans at Comic-Con

In Pictures: Superheroes are a family affair for fans at Comic-Con

28 May 2023

The annual MCM Comic-Con event saw thousands dressed up as film and animation favourites.


Schofield first met colleague he later had affair with at age 15 – reports

Schofield first met colleague he later had affair with at age 15 – reports

Schofield first met colleague he later had affair with at age 15 – reports

28 May 2023

The veteran TV presenter resigned from ITV after admitting to an ‘unwise, but not illegal’ affair with a young male colleague on This Morning.


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