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Hospital consultants could strike for two days in July, BMA warns

Hospital consultants could strike for two days in July, BMA warns

The potential strike dates were being announced before the ballot has closed to give hospital trusts time to prepare.

Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say

Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say

The International Development Select Committee said the current approach of focusing on ‘market-based solutions’ to the problem is ‘not good enough’.

Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study

Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study

Insect numbers are still falling despite the introduction of more wildlife-friendly agriculture since 1990, researchers found.

Footage shows crash caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on M5

Footage shows crash caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on M5

Gloucestershire Constabulary said it was a ‘miracle’ nobody died in the incident.

Niall Horan says he was afraid to go out after being chased by One Direction fans

Niall Horan says he was afraid to go out after being chased by One Direction fans

The 29-year-old Irish singer said he is ‘excited’ and ‘nervous’ to be releasing his third album, The Show.

Labour on track for landslide victory at next election, megapoll suggests

Labour on track for landslide victory at next election, megapoll suggests

The party’s support was at about 35%, compared with 23% for the Tories.

Met custody sergeant killed with revolver hidden in underarm holster, court told

Met custody sergeant killed with revolver hidden in underarm holster, court told

Louis De Zoysa is alleged to have murdered Sgt Matt Ratana after officers who found him with ammunition in the street failed to find a hidden gun.

Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.

Ofgem welcomes new net zero mandate

Ofgem welcomes new net zero mandate

The energy regulator has previously been tasked with driving down emissions, but its targets have not been directly linked to the 2050 net zero goal.

UK economy set for highest inflation and close to slowest growth of G7 countries

UK economy set for highest inflation and close to slowest growth of G7 countries

Inflation in Britain is forecast to average at 6.9% for 2023, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found.

Three-quarters of consumers confused by their energy bill, Which? finds

Three-quarters of consumers confused by their energy bill, Which? finds

Almost half of consumers have a negative emotional response when reading their energy bills, a poll for the watchdog found.

Fans urged to ‘fill yer boots’ as Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils programme

Fans urged to ‘fill yer boots’ as Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils programme

The event, from August 4 to 28, will feature more than 3,000 shows in almost 250 venues.

Heathrow security guards announce fresh strikes over pay

Heathrow security guards announce fresh strikes over pay

The Unite union said more than 2,000 of its members will walk out for 31 days from June 24.

Duke of Sussex returns to witness box for hacking trial evidence

Duke of Sussex returns to witness box for hacking trial evidence

Harry is set to finish his evidence at the High Court in London on Wednesday afternoon.

Police will apologise over coronation arrests if officers made mistakes

Police will apologise over coronation arrests if officers made mistakes

The security operation included the arrest of six anti-monarchy protesters and three charity volunteers who were all later released without charge.

Telegraph owners deny business poised for administration due to unpaid loans

Telegraph owners deny business poised for administration due to unpaid loans

Lloyds Banking Group is said to be threatening to call in administrators for the parent firm of the Telegraph newspapers as it looks to recover loans.

Duke of Sussex arrives at High Court for second day of evidence in hacking trial

Duke of Sussex arrives at High Court for second day of evidence in hacking trial

Harry, 38, is suing Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over allegations he was targeted by journalists using unlawful methods.

Harry gets emotional and says ‘it’s a lot’ after giving evidence for hours

Harry gets emotional and says ‘it’s a lot’ after giving evidence for hours

The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher of the Daily Mirror over alleged unlawful information gathering.

Minister insists Government trusts Covid inquiry chairwoman despite legal action

Minister insists Government trusts Covid inquiry chairwoman despite legal action

The Cabinet Office is challenging Baroness Hallett’s request for former prime minister Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages.

Stock of homes for sale picking up but ‘storm clouds are gathered’

Stock of homes for sale picking up but ‘storm clouds are gathered’

May marked the strongest reading for new property listings since March 2021, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

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