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Health worker shortages ‘lead to excess deaths’ – study

Health worker shortages ‘lead to excess deaths’ – study

The findings were more acute in some areas of medicine, academics said.

Almost five million adults living at home with parents, latest figures show

Almost five million adults living at home with parents, latest figures show

The ONS said the figures for England and Wales suggested a continuing trend rather than being as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Adjoa Andoh’s coronation remark is most complained about moment of 2023 – Ofcom

Adjoa Andoh’s coronation remark is most complained about moment of 2023 – Ofcom

The 60-year-old actress described the Buckingham Palace balcony as ‘terribly white’.

Wise boss to take ‘overdue’ sabbatical to look after newborn son

Wise boss to take ‘overdue’ sabbatical to look after newborn son

Co-founder and chief executive Kristo Kaarmann said he is ‘overdue’ the time off after starting the business 12 years ago.

Disgraced ex-minister Derek Mackay: I just want to get on with my life

Disgraced ex-minister Derek Mackay: I just want to get on with my life

He resigned as Scottish finance secretary after his texts to a teenage boy were exposed in February 2020.

Return of Stormont will need significant planning, committee told

Return of Stormont will need significant planning, committee told

Three former senior civil servants gave evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the functioning of Stormont.

Plaid Cymru leader’s future questioned after report into ‘toxic’ party culture

Plaid Cymru leader’s future questioned after report into ‘toxic’ party culture

The Welsh nationalist party’s executive will meet to discuss ‘next steps’.

Police officer pleads not guilty to three counts of rape

Police officer pleads not guilty to three counts of rape

Sergeant David Stansbury appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday.

Refugee safeguards ‘not inconvenient obstructions to get round’, warns Welby

Refugee safeguards ‘not inconvenient obstructions to get round’, warns Welby

The top cleric urges a rethink of the Illegal Migration Bill, arguing it risks ‘great damage to the UK’s reputation’.

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Government’s small boats Bill in Lords

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Government’s small boats Bill in Lords

The archbishop, who crowned the King on Saturday, said he did not think the Bill would stop the small boats crossing the English Channel.

Decline in used car sales halted as more become available

Decline in used car sales halted as more become available

Some 1.8 million cars changed hands in the UK between January and March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Bridgen’s constituents say MP has gone ‘off the rails’ after Reclaim defection

Bridgen’s constituents say MP has gone ‘off the rails’ after Reclaim defection

One constituent said he is ‘disappointed’ in the MP.

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

‘Huge amount of support’ for LGBTQ choir as they celebrate Eurovision

‘Huge amount of support’ for LGBTQ choir as they celebrate Eurovision

The choir sang their own arrangements of songs by Abba and Lady Gaga to celebrate Eurovision.

Bridgen sues Hancock over claims tweet was ‘antisemitic’

Bridgen sues Hancock over claims tweet was ‘antisemitic’

A spokesman for the former health secretary described the North West Leicestershire MP’s legal action as a ‘pathetic publicity stunt’.

Sunak urged to ‘stand firm’ on whisky duty increase

Sunak urged to ‘stand firm’ on whisky duty increase

The Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems said the tax hike should be a starting point for improving public health.

Treasury appoints Sam Beckett as chief economic adviser

Treasury appoints Sam Beckett as chief economic adviser

Ms Beckett has more than 25 years’ experience at the ONS, Treasury, BEIS and the Cabinet Office.

UK will continue to be hit by rain, thunderstorms and hail amid yellow warning

UK will continue to be hit by rain, thunderstorms and hail amid yellow warning

Travel could be disrupted and buildings damaged by lightning strikes, the Met Office said.

Oxford students to be offered ‘welfare resources’ during Kathleen Stock talk

Oxford students to be offered ‘welfare resources’ during Kathleen Stock talk

The Oxford University LGBTQ+ society is due to stage a protest outside the talk by the academic over her views on gender identity.

Tabloid publisher apologises to Harry over unlawful information gathering

Tabloid publisher apologises to Harry over unlawful information gathering

Several high-profile figures, including the Duke of Sussex, are bringing damages claims against Mirror Group Newspapers.

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