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Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

The leaders will sign a reciprocal access agreement, allowing the UK and Japan to deploy forces in one another’s countries.

What are the Government’s proposals for minimum service levels during strikes?

What are the Government’s proposals for minimum service levels during strikes?

The new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill gives the Government the power to ensure unions provide essential cover

12,000 cancer patients waiting more than three months for treatment

12,000 cancer patients waiting more than three months for treatment

The HSJ said that while the number of patients waiting two months for cancer care had fallen, the number waiting three months had risen.

Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

Steve Barclay, who spent part of Monday meeting trade union officials, described the discussions as ‘productive’ during a visit to a London hospital.

Households urged to save water in winter as poll shows people underestimate use

Households urged to save water in winter as poll shows people underestimate use

Water UK is running its national summer campaign through the winter for the first time after last year’s drought.

Virgin Orbit and Government investigating why first UK rocket launch failed

Virgin Orbit and Government investigating why first UK rocket launch failed

The second stage of the launch suffered an “anomaly”, meaning the rocket and its payload was lost.

Somerville: No stone will be left unturned in bid to resolve school strikes

Somerville: No stone will be left unturned in bid to resolve school strikes

The Education Secretary admitted there was still ‘some distance’ between the teachers and employers in the dispute over pay.

Stronger protections for taxpayers using third parties to claim rebates

Stronger protections for taxpayers using third parties to claim rebates

HMRC said it has seen cases where some repayment agents have pushed the boundaries of eligibility, exploited customers, or made fraudulent claims.

Patient safety alert after 120 incidents linked to oxygen cylinder problems

Patient safety alert after 120 incidents linked to oxygen cylinder problems

Officials said they wanted to highlight the issue, particularly given the current overcrowding in A&E departments.

At least 271,000 people homeless on any given night in 2022 – Shelter

At least 271,000 people homeless on any given night in 2022 – Shelter

The charity said that ‘with private rents and living costs continuing to soar’, thousands of people were at risk of losing their homes in 2023.

Harry wants to let his family know he’s hurting, says trauma expert

Harry wants to let his family know he’s hurting, says trauma expert

Dr Lisa Turner claims the duke’s behaviour around the publication of Spare ‘is an attempt to get some kind of need met’.

Albanian gang members killed 23-year-old and dumped him ‘like rubbish’

Albanian gang members killed 23-year-old and dumped him ‘like rubbish’

Josif Nushi, Mihal Dhana and Hysland Aliaj have been jailed over the killing of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff.

Sturgeon to fight UK Government’s minimum service laws ‘every step of the way’

Sturgeon to fight UK Government’s minimum service laws ‘every step of the way’

The legislative plans would see minimum service levels introduced for ambulance, rail and fire staff during industrial action.

Plea to only call 999 with life and limb emergencies during ambulance strike

Plea to only call 999 with life and limb emergencies during ambulance strike

London Ambulance Service aims to be able to respond ‘as normal’ to calls about strokes and heart attacks despite industrial action.

Scientologists win the latest stage of ‘public worship’ legal fight

Scientologists win the latest stage of ‘public worship’ legal fight

Two appeal tribunal judges have concluded that the chapel at a London Scientology church is a ‘place of public religious worship’

Antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people rose between 2000-2019

Antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people rose between 2000-2019

The drugs are often used to treat major mental illness, such as schizophrenia, in adults.

Major retrospective of renowned painter Peter Howson to open in May

Major retrospective of renowned painter Peter Howson to open in May

The exhibition will take place at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh.

Blood markers ‘may reveal rare form of Alzheimer’s 10 years before symptoms’

Blood markers ‘may reveal rare form of Alzheimer’s 10 years before symptoms’

Scientists hope their work could lead to earlier detection.

UK should send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, says Defence Committee chief

UK should send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, says Defence Committee chief

No final decision has been made over whether to supply Kyiv’s forces with British tanks, Downing Street said.

Shapps on collision course with unions over minimum service levels laws

Shapps on collision course with unions over minimum service levels laws

The Business Secretary said the legislation is necessary but unions warned the plan is illegal and unworkable.

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