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Public services feel the pressure as Omicron cases threaten staff shortages
Public services are resorting to emergency plans to mitigate staff shortages caused by the Omicron variant of coronavirus..
Donald Trump and two eldest children subpoenaed by NY attorney general
New York’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to former president Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation.
Parts of the NHS are in a state of crisis warns chief
Many parts of the health service are “in a state of crisis”, the chief executive of the NHS Confederation has warned..
Heather Small reveals fears over appearing on The Masked Singer
M People star Heather Small feared she would be mistaken for a footballer after disguising her distinctive voice while performing on The Masked Singer..
Andrew accusers 2009 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein made public
A legal document the Duke of York’s lawyer believes will stop the civil sex lawsuit against the royal has been released..
Preston hit back to sink Stoke thanks to later Andrew Hughes winner
Andrew Hughes struck a late Preston winner as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Stoke..
Rafael Benitez hoping Dominic Calvert Lewin can help spark Everton revival
Everton manager Rafael Benitez is pinning his hopes on a fit Dominic Calvert-Lewin and new January signings turning things around at Goodison Park..
NHS reservists scheme to expand to 20000
The NHS’ “reservist” volunteer scheme is set to be rolled out nationwide this year, expanding to 20,000 volunteers recruited..
Thousands line the streets to mourn well loved Cornish comedian Jethro
Thousands of mourners lined the streets to pay tribute to “unique” Cornish comedian, Jethro, at his funeral..
Increasing pressure on the NHS due to last for weeks Johnson
“Considerable” pressure on the NHS is likely to last for weeks to come, Boris Johnson has warned, as staff shortages threatened standards of care at the country’s hospitals..
Daily Covid cases in Scotland reach record high at more than 20000
Daily coronavirus cases in Scotland have reached a record new high at 20,217, the latest figures show..
Cold weather warning as temperatures to drop from record breaking seasonal highs
Britons have been warned to expect freezing conditions in the coming days, as the record-breaking mild weather over Christmas and the new year is replaced by sub-zero temperatures..
One in seven new cars bought in 2022 will be a pure electric
One in seven new cars bought in 2022 will be a pure electric, according to analysis..
400000 small firms threatened by late payment of invoices new study finds
Late payment of invoices is threatening the survival of small firms, a businesses group has said..
Ministers must develop UK steel targets for HS2 work union says
A leading trade union has accused the Government of failing to ensure the HS2 rail project is using steel produced in the UK..
UK Government relinquishes top spot as biggest property tax collector
The UK has dropped several positions in a global league table of governments that rely most on property taxes..
Jessica Chastain Important female spy film appeals to boys as well as girls
Jessica Chastain has said her new spy film The 355 is “just as important for a 13-year-old boy to see as a 13-year-old girl”..
UKs Defence Academy hit by damaging cyber attack ex military chief reveals
A cyber attack on the UK’s Defence Academy – possibly by Russia or China – caused “significant” damage, a retired high-ranking officer has revealed..
SNP MP pushes to change law on bereavement leave
An MP wants to change the law so that all workers can be guaranteed two weeks of bereavement leave after the death of a loved one..
PM urged to make New Years resolutions to tackle nature and climate crises
Leading conservation charities are calling on Boris Johnson to make a series of New Year resolutions to drive action on the climate and nature crises..


















