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Nicola Sturgeon: Preventing NHS strikes ‘very hard’ but talks will continue

Nicola Sturgeon: Preventing NHS strikes ‘very hard’ but talks will continue

The First Minister and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf addressed the threat of industrial action from health unions.

Sunak pledges further powers to crack down on protesters causing ‘misery’

Sunak pledges further powers to crack down on protesters causing ‘misery’

Rishi Sunak said: “We cannot and will not have protests conducted by a small minority disrupting the lives of the hard working majority.”

Trade union brands talks with Health Secretary an ‘insult’ amid pay dispute

Trade union brands talks with Health Secretary an ‘insult’ amid pay dispute

Ministers held a series of meetings with union officials in a bid to settle disputes.

Electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys – analysis

Electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys – analysis

The RAC said the average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has increased by nearly 26p per kilowatt hour (kWh) since May.

Man arrested after driving on wrong side of motorway for more than 20 miles

Man arrested after driving on wrong side of motorway for more than 20 miles

Police responded at about 3am on Monday to reports a Mercedes A 200 AMG was driving at ‘excess speed’ on the wrong side of the M4.

Scotland’s hospitals almost ‘completely full’, warns Sturgeon

Scotland’s hospitals almost ‘completely full’, warns Sturgeon

The First Minister has set out measures to address the growing pressures facing the NHS in Scotland.

Plans for voter ID under fire as Electoral Commission launches campaign

Plans for voter ID under fire as Electoral Commission launches campaign

Ministers are introducing mandatory photo ID in Britain, despite concerns the move could disenfranchise voters.

Northumberland battery firm Britishvolt in talks over majority sale

Northumberland battery firm Britishvolt in talks over majority sale

The start-up said it could keep functioning in the long term by offloading a majority stake in the business to a group of investors.

Open water swimmers warned about fluid in the lungs

Open water swimmers warned about fluid in the lungs

Open water swimming is a popular sport, with more than three million people thought to take part every year in England.

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match

Lee Oscroft was found not guilty of racially abusing ITV pundit Ashley Cole after a trial at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Healthcare at home model can help relieve NHS pressures, says Sunak

Healthcare at home model can help relieve NHS pressures, says Sunak

The Prime Minister visited a health centre in Leeds which brings together specialist skills and equipment to reduce the need for hospital admissions.

Olivia Colman, Toby Jones and Sir Sam Mendes give film fan a ‘lovely’ surprise

Olivia Colman, Toby Jones and Sir Sam Mendes give film fan a ‘lovely’ surprise

Wilfred Jenkins met the stars and director at cinemas showing Empire Of Light.

Harry’s popularity with the British public hits record low ahead of book release

Harry’s popularity with the British public hits record low ahead of book release

Almost two-thirds have a negative view (64%) of Harry, up from 58% in May, with just a quarter (26%) seeing him in a positive light, YouGov says.

Educate children on how to use NHS – top pharmacist

Educate children on how to use NHS – top pharmacist

People often visit A&E when they could self-care with support from their local pharmacist, said Thorrun Govind, of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Christmas boosts sales but masks nervous festive season for consumers

Christmas boosts sales but masks nervous festive season for consumers

The rise in sales masked a significant drop in volumes considering historically record inflation.

Thousands of junior doctors vote on strike action

Thousands of junior doctors vote on strike action

If there is a yes vote, the doctors will begin their action with a 72-hour full walkout in March.

Harry and Meghan may retreat from spotlight for rest of year, says biographer

Harry and Meghan may retreat from spotlight for rest of year, says biographer

Author Omid Scobie said reconciliation with the other royals would be ‘very difficult’ after the amount Harry has revealed in his book.

Piers Morgan apologises to Ed Sheeran following Twitter hack

Piers Morgan apologises to Ed Sheeran following Twitter hack

The TV presenter’s account posted a series of abusive messages on Boxing Day.

Focus on Westminster cash is a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians, say campaigners

Focus on Westminster cash is a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians, say campaigners

Transparency campaigners have welcomed a new database of political donations, saying it will ’empower’ the public.

Sunak says ministers ‘happy to talk about pay’ in crisis talks with union chiefs

Sunak says ministers ‘happy to talk about pay’ in crisis talks with union chiefs

Unions across the health, education and transport sectors were meeting ministers on Monday.

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