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Mental wellbeing at lowest level on record, ‘stark’ survey shows

Mental wellbeing at lowest level on record, ‘stark’ survey shows

The survey spoke to 4,394 adults and 1,764 children in 2022, with 70% reporting good or very good general health, down from 75% in 2008-09.

NHS warnings on urinal mats will urge men to get checked for cancer

NHS warnings on urinal mats will urge men to get checked for cancer

The NHS has joined forces with P-Wave, a urinal products brand, to raise awareness of bladder, kidney and prostate cancer.

Convicted double-killer battered neighbour to death while on licence, jury told

Convicted double-killer battered neighbour to death while on licence, jury told

Lawrence Bierton denies the murder of Pauline Quinn, whose body was found at her rented bungalow in November 2021.

James Cleverly insists new treaty with Rwanda fixes all legal concerns

James Cleverly insists new treaty with Rwanda fixes all legal concerns

The Home Secretary signed the legally-binding deal in Kigali on Tuesday.

Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history after talks break down

Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history after talks break down

Doctors will strike for six full days in January.

No 10 seeks to calm concerns over £38,700 minimum income for family visas

No 10 seeks to calm concerns over £38,700 minimum income for family visas

The policy has been criticised for barring less wealthy Britons from bringing their foreign spouses to the UK.

One in eight UK pupils say they feel unsafe in school, global study shows

One in eight UK pupils say they feel unsafe in school, global study shows

More than a quarter of teenagers in the UK reported being bullied at least a few times a month, a survey has found.

Ex-Lib Dem minister Chris Huhne settles News Group hacking claim

Ex-Lib Dem minister Chris Huhne settles News Group hacking claim

Comedian Catherine Tate, radio presenter Chris Moyles and Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm have also reached agreements after suing, a judge was told

‘Obsessed man killed housemate after spying on her with secret devices’

‘Obsessed man killed housemate after spying on her with secret devices’

Sheldon Rodrigues, 30, was allegedly angry that 39-year-old Stephanie Hansen was seeing a married work colleague.

Teenager injured in gun club shooting incident

Teenager injured in gun club shooting incident

Police Scotland said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

Will the new Rwanda treaty see flights get off the ground?

Will the new Rwanda treaty see flights get off the ground?

Officials say the treaty centres on preventing ‘refoulement’, where asylum seekers are removed and returned to a country where they face persecution.

Causes of ADHD medication shortage should be resolved ‘very shortly’ – minister

Causes of ADHD medication shortage should be resolved ‘very shortly’ – minister

Maria Caulfield rejected a suggestion made in the Commons that the problem is linked to Brexit, saying it is a ‘global issue’.

Junior doctors announce strikes after talks break down

Junior doctors announce strikes after talks break down

Strikes will take place in December and January

James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

The Home Secretary travelled to Kigali and signed the agreement on Tuesday.

Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year

Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year

The number of small boat arrivals so far this year is down 34% on the total at the same point last year.

Armed police search for man after 29-year-old woman stabbed in village

Armed police search for man after 29-year-old woman stabbed in village

South Wales Police said officers responded to an incident in Moy Road, Aberfan, at around 9.10am on Tuesday.

Two police forces graded inadequate in areas of working with the public

Two police forces graded inadequate in areas of working with the public

Surrey was criticised for its speed in answering calls while Thames Valley came under fire for how it deals with vulnerable people.

Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

Felix, who was given the title of senior pest controller at Huddersfield station, had tens of thousands of social media followers.

Time for ‘warm words’ on education over, says Labour as Scottish rankings slip

Time for ‘warm words’ on education over, says Labour as Scottish rankings slip

Scotland’s Education Secretary said the pandemic had a ‘profound impact’.

Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

The next instalment, Grand Theft Auto VI, has been confirmed for release in 2025.

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