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Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

James Stunt, former son-in-law of F1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone, is on trial at Leeds Crown Court.

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the Troubles.

Welsh First Minister faces calls to back grooming gang inquiry

Welsh First Minister faces calls to back grooming gang inquiry

A debate in the Senedd was heated, with the leader of the Welsh Conservatives told to ‘tone it down’ by the Llywydd.

Meta ‘plans to cut 5% of lowest performing staff’ as Zuckerberg ‘raises the bar’

Meta ‘plans to cut 5% of lowest performing staff’ as Zuckerberg ‘raises the bar’

The Meta boss is reported to have told staff that the company was looking to ‘move out low-performers faster’.

Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

The 65-year-old comedian died on Tuesday morning following a heart attack.

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer after visit to treatment hospital

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer after visit to treatment hospital

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday to thank medical teams and offer support to fellow patients.

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Jeremy Corbyn said landlords are using ‘unreasonable arguments’ to end tenancies early before the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law.

Widow, 86, found stabbed and with clothing burnt in 2013, murder trial told

Widow, 86, found stabbed and with clothing burnt in 2013, murder trial told

David Newton, now aged 70, denies murdering Una Crown at her house in Wisbech.

Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

The princess spoke about how she was encouraged to keep positive during her treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Police name two teenagers they want to speak to after boy, 14, killed on bus

Police name two teenagers they want to speak to after boy, 14, killed on bus

Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 bus in Woolwich Church Street, near Woolwich Ferry, just before 2.30pm on January 7.

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.

Tulip Siddiq resigns as minister after ethics investigation

Tulip Siddiq resigns as minister after ethics investigation

She had referred herself to the Prime Minister’s ethics tsar over her connections to the former prime minister of Bangladesh, her aunt.

Police continue to probe two baby deaths in 2015 and 2016, Letby inquiry told

Police continue to probe two baby deaths in 2015 and 2016, Letby inquiry told

Some 17 deaths have been looked at by Cheshire Constabulary but two remain under investigation.

Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

Father denies murdering 14-year-old daughter during kitchen ‘play-fight’

Father denies murdering 14-year-old daughter during kitchen ‘play-fight’

Scarlett Vickers died after an incident in the kitchen of a house in Darlington in July last year.

Matt Wrack fails to win re-election as Fire Brigades Union general secretary

Matt Wrack fails to win re-election as Fire Brigades Union general secretary

He was beaten by vice-president Steve Wright.

Man, 19, charged in connection with road crash that killed pedestrian, 68

Man, 19, charged in connection with road crash that killed pedestrian, 68

He is due to appear in court at a later date.

December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy

December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have come in at 2.6% last month, unchanged from November.

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