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Campaign encourages more doctors to specialise in sexual health amid rising STIs

Campaign encourages more doctors to specialise in sexual health amid rising STIs

The leading organisation for sexual health and HIV professionals in the UK said genitourinary medicine (GUM) doctors are needed ‘now more than ever’.

Apple Intelligence: Tech giant unveils its new flagship generative AI tools

Apple Intelligence: Tech giant unveils its new flagship generative AI tools

Apple has partnered with ChatGPT and revamped its virtual assistant, Siri, as it announced its first generative AI capabilities.

Genetics testing company 23andMe facing investigation over data breach

Genetics testing company 23andMe facing investigation over data breach

The Information Commissioner’s Office and Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada have announced a joint investigation into the 2023 incident.

Rishi Sunak makes manifesto tax cut pledge after dismissing resignation rumours

Rishi Sunak makes manifesto tax cut pledge after dismissing resignation rumours

The Prime Minister’s remarks came as he managed the continued fallout over his early departure from D-Day commemorations.

Next government must end ‘hostile environment’ against refugees, argue Greens

Next government must end ‘hostile environment’ against refugees, argue Greens

The party’s co-leader, Patrick Harvie, attacked 14 years of ‘anti-refugee’ policies ahead of a visit to a Glasgow-based charity.

McDonald tells Taoiseach to ‘bring it on’ and call early general election

McDonald tells Taoiseach to ‘bring it on’ and call early general election

The Sinn Fein leader acknowledged her party need to prioritise ‘clarity’ on its messaging after a poor performance in Ireland’s local elections.

BBC co-stars remember Michael Mosley after ‘absolute shock’ death

BBC co-stars remember Michael Mosley after ‘absolute shock’ death

Dr Hannah Fry recalled a time when Mosley had saved the life of a BBC colleague.

Man charged in connection with death of woman in Broxburn

Man charged in connection with death of woman in Broxburn

The 46-year-old man is due to appear in court in Tuesday.

Wildlife SOS presenter Simon Cowell dies aged 72

Wildlife SOS presenter Simon Cowell dies aged 72

The broadcaster’s death was confirmed in a statement from the Wildlife Aid Foundation, the charity he founded, on Monday afternoon.

Apple Vision Pro headset to launch in UK on July 12

Apple Vision Pro headset to launch in UK on July 12

The spatial computing headset is currently only available in the US.

Lib Dems head to Thorpe Park to ‘have fun’ following manifesto launch

Lib Dems head to Thorpe Park to ‘have fun’ following manifesto launch

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey said he wanted to show voters he was a politician who can have fun, as well as be serious about policy.

Police vow to catch woman’s murderer on 40th anniversary of her death

Police vow to catch woman’s murderer on 40th anniversary of her death

Shelley Morgan, 33, was stabbed multiple times in a frenzied attack after dropping her children off at school in Bristol on June 11 1984.

Rishi Sunak to claim Tories can lower taxes as he launches election manifesto

Rishi Sunak to claim Tories can lower taxes as he launches election manifesto

The Prime Minister will be hoping to improve his party’s outlook as Labour continues to enjoy a strong lead in the opinion polls.

BP tightens workplace relationship rules after former boss’s dismissal

BP tightens workplace relationship rules after former boss’s dismissal

It comes after Bernard Looney left as chief executive of the FTSE 100 business in September over his disclosure of relationships.

Ross hedging his bets is treating Scottish voters with contempt, says Swinney

Ross hedging his bets is treating Scottish voters with contempt, says Swinney

Douglas Ross announced he is stepping down as Scottish Conservative leader – and will leave Holyrood if he wins a seat at Westminster next month.

Two arrested after man, woman and child stabbed in Carlisle

Two arrested after man, woman and child stabbed in Carlisle

A girl, of primary school age, remains in hospital in a stable condition following the incident in Whernside, police said.

Scottish Government ‘does not support’ inquiry into Glasgow Art School blazes

Scottish Government ‘does not support’ inquiry into Glasgow Art School blazes

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson set out his position in a letter to a Holyrood Committee.

Election campaign day 19: Sunak pleads for D-Day forgiveness

Election campaign day 19: Sunak pleads for D-Day forgiveness

The Prime Minister said he will not be quitting over the Normandy debacle.

Whyte & Mackay distillery workers vote for ‘summer of strikes’ in row over pay

Whyte & Mackay distillery workers vote for ‘summer of strikes’ in row over pay

GMB Scotland members at three of the company’s highland distilleries have backed industrial action.

Military horses that bolted in London ‘should miss Trooping ceremony and retire’

Military horses that bolted in London ‘should miss Trooping ceremony and retire’

Animal rights group Peta has written to the Army warning that performing in front of crowds would place the horses and public at risk.

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