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Mesh campaigners call for urgent action on financial compensation
Women who were harmed after being fitted with mesh have faced silence for a year after a major report said there was a clear case for redress, a campaigner has said..
AI could replace 70 of tasks in computer based jobs study says
As much as 70% of tasks in computer-based jobs could be transformed or replaced by AI, according to a new study..
King and Queen to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican
The King and Queen are to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace has confirmed..
Hospitals close to full as many beds occupied by people fit to be discharged
Hospitals in England are close to full as a significant number of beds are occupied by people who are medically fit to be discharged, health officials have said..
Majority of school leaders reject Ofsteds proposed report card system poll
The majority of school leaders are opposed to Ofsteds proposed report card grading system for inspecting schools, a survey has suggested..
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 45 as it downgrades growth forecast
UK interest rates have fallen to 4.5% after the Bank of England voted to cut borrowing costs, as it also slashed short-term growth forecasts for the economy..
Use of force in killing of four IRA men not justified coroner
Members of a specialist British military unit who shot dead four IRA men in an ambush in Co Tyrone in 1992 used lethal force which was not justified, a coroner has ruled..
Dog treat made from cultivated meat on sale in UK in world first
A dog treat made from cultivated meat has gone on sale at Pets at Home in a move the retailer claims is a world first..
Parents facing barriers and delays in getting mental health help for children
Two in five parents who have sought help for their childs mental health said they did not get the required support, according to a survey..
Home Secretary to chair smartphone theft summit after Met Police clampdown
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will chair a summit on smartphone theft after the Metropolitan Police seized more than 1,000 stolen devices in one week..
PM unveils plans to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors
The Government is pledging to create thousands of highly skilled jobs by reforming planning rules to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors..
Grenfell Tower to be demolished bereaved families told
Bereaved families of the Grenfell fire are understood to have been told the tower block will be demolished..
Yorkshire set to sell entire Hundred stake in reported 100m deal
Yorkshire are set to become the first county to sell an entire 100 per-cent stake in their Hundred team, after agreeing a reported £100million deal with the owners of Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad..
Prince of Wales speaks about bereavement on charity visit
The Prince of Wales has spoken to teenagers about dealing with bereavement during a visit to a charity..
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with original Black Sabbath line up for his final show
Ozzy Osbourne is to reunite with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final performance..
Elections delayed in nine council areas as more town halls urged to come forward
May elections in nine council areas have been postponed for one year amid the reorganisation of local government in England, Angela Rayner has said..
Boy 15 stabbed in heart with hunting knife at school court told
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the heart with a hunting knife at a school in Sheffield, a court has heard..
UK announces 55 million to bolster Ukraines resilience
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced a £55 million package of support aimed at bolstering Ukraines resilience, during a visit to Kyiv amid uncertainty about the future of the war..
More than 1000 consultant vacancies in Scotland figures show
There are more than 1,000 vacancies in Scotlands NHS for consultants, figures have shown, as a health body called for action..
Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a watershed moment for survivors
Abuse victims will be able to bring compensation claims when they are ready rather than being bound by a three-year time limit, under reforms the Government has acknowledged are long overdue..




















