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Finance ministers call on UK Government to do more to help those ‘most in need’

Finance ministers call on UK Government to do more to help those ‘most in need’

Finance ministers call on UK Government to do more to help those ‘most in need’

15 June 2022

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis was at the top of the agenda for the UK’s finance ministers as they met in Cardiff on Wednesday.


One in five people ‘putting off major purchases as households cut back’

One in five people ‘putting off major purchases as households cut back’

One in five people ‘putting off major purchases as households cut back’

15 June 2022

A fifth of people are concerned about rising interest rates, according to the Building Societies Association.


Record-breaking 5% pay rise for NHS Scotland staff ‘won’t cut it’, union claims

Record-breaking 5% pay rise for NHS Scotland staff ‘won’t cut it’, union claims

Record-breaking 5% pay rise for NHS Scotland staff ‘won’t cut it’, union claims

15 June 2022

Unions are urging the Scottish Government to go further on pay for NHS workers.


No 10 not ruling out human rights convention withdrawal after Rwanda flight blow

No 10 not ruling out human rights convention withdrawal after Rwanda flight blow

No 10 not ruling out human rights convention withdrawal after Rwanda flight blow

15 June 2022

Downing Street said all options were on the table, including pulling out of the European Convention on Human Rights.


Rare black-winged stilt chicks hatch at nature reserve in first for Yorkshire

Rare black-winged stilt chicks hatch at nature reserve in first for Yorkshire

Rare black-winged stilt chicks hatch at nature reserve in first for Yorkshire

15 June 2022

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust said it believes it is the most northerly breeding success for the species in the UK.


Almost half of workers have to borrow money to make ends meet – survey

Almost half of workers have to borrow money to make ends meet – survey

Almost half of workers have to borrow money to make ends meet – survey

15 June 2022

Some workers say they are only eating every other day.


Labour denies claim of planning return to the EU single market

Labour denies claim of planning return to the EU single market

Labour denies claim of planning return to the EU single market

15 June 2022

Shadow minister Anna McMorrin has been spoken to by Sir Keir Starmer after she suggested Labour could renegotiate the deal with the EU.


Top bosses could be sent to failing hospitals to improve standards – Javid

Top bosses could be sent to failing hospitals to improve standards – Javid

Top bosses could be sent to failing hospitals to improve standards – Javid

15 June 2022

It comes after a major review into NHS leadership found evidence of ‘poor behaviours’.


NHS boss asked by patient: ‘If I was white, would I be treated like this?’

NHS boss asked by patient: ‘If I was white, would I be treated like this?’

NHS boss asked by patient: ‘If I was white, would I be treated like this?’

15 June 2022

Amanda Pritchard criticised the treatment of some sickle cell patients.


Plans to create fairer private rental sector in England take a step forward

Plans to create fairer private rental sector in England take a step forward

Plans to create fairer private rental sector in England take a step forward

15 June 2022

The move will redress the balance between landlords and the 4.4 million privately renting households across England, according to the Government.


Retired farmer accused of wife’s murder ‘calm’ about her disappearing, jury told

Retired farmer accused of wife’s murder ‘calm’ about her disappearing, jury told

Retired farmer accused of wife’s murder ‘calm’ about her disappearing, jury told

15 June 2022

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.


Dozens more migrants rescued from Channel

Dozens more migrants rescued from Channel

Dozens more migrants rescued from Channel

15 June 2022

Approximately 146 people including around 28 children have been rescued from small boats on Wednesday.


Netflix-style algorithm could help guide cancer treatments, study suggests

Netflix-style algorithm could help guide cancer treatments, study suggests

Netflix-style algorithm could help guide cancer treatments, study suggests

15 June 2022

It is hoped that one day doctors will be able to look at a patient’s fully sequenced tumour and offer more personalised cancer treatment.


Menopause is at risk of being ‘medicalised’, experts say

Menopause is at risk of being ‘medicalised’, experts say

Menopause is at risk of being ‘medicalised’, experts say

15 June 2022

During the menopause women may experience hot flushes and night sweats, sleep problems, changes in mood and aching muscles or joints.


Legal action seeks damages for 25 million iPhone users over battery ‘throttling’

Legal action seeks damages for 25 million iPhone users over battery ‘throttling’

Legal action seeks damages for 25 million iPhone users over battery ‘throttling’

15 June 2022

A consumer champion has lodged a legal claim with the Competition Appeal Tribunal seeking more than £750 million from Apple.


Place where Black Death emerged is discovered after more than 600 years

Place where Black Death emerged is discovered after more than 600 years

Place where Black Death emerged is discovered after more than 600 years

15 June 2022

The medieval plague, which killed millions, is believed to have emerged in North Kyrgyzstan in the late 14th century.


Fake Wonka chocolate bars among £100,000 Oxford Street counterfeit haul

Fake Wonka chocolate bars among £100,000 Oxford Street counterfeit haul

Fake Wonka chocolate bars among £100,000 Oxford Street counterfeit haul

15 June 2022

Westminster City Council said officers seized £22,000 of potentially dangerous Wonka bars from one store alone.


Scotland is ‘being held back by Westminster’, SNP’s Ian Blackford says

Scotland is ‘being held back by Westminster’, SNP’s Ian Blackford says

Scotland is ‘being held back by Westminster’, SNP’s Ian Blackford says

15 June 2022

On plans for a second independence referendum, Boris Johnson told MPs: ‘I think there are other subjects in the national conversation right now.’


Patients ‘put at risk’ by ambulance handover delays

Patients ‘put at risk’ by ambulance handover delays

Patients ‘put at risk’ by ambulance handover delays

15 June 2022

The interim report cited an incident where a patient waited in an ambulance outside A&E for three hours and 20 minutes.


Wales needs to get away from ‘sheep, weather and rugby’, says Zip World founder

Wales needs to get away from ‘sheep, weather and rugby’, says Zip World founder

Wales needs to get away from ‘sheep, weather and rugby’, says Zip World founder

15 June 2022

Sean Taylor gave evidence at the Welsh Affairs Committee on how to make the country a global tourist destination.


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