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Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Steve Barclay’s comments come as senior doctors say the NHS is on a knife edge.

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Six in 10 people surveyed say the cost-of-living crisis has ‘negatively impacted’ upon their romantic relationship, according to Stowe Family Law.

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Mr Karen designed several iconic British products, including the Raleigh Chopper bicycle, the three wheeled Bond Bug vehicle, and Marble Run.

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

The Brazilian football star is to be buried on Tuesday after lying in state at the home of his former club Santos in Sao Paulo.

Over a million ‘overpay’ for prescriptions – data suggests

Over a million ‘overpay’ for prescriptions – data suggests

Many are not taking advantage of the prescription ‘season ticket’.

Mark Cavendish targeted in knifepoint raid at home, court told

Mark Cavendish targeted in knifepoint raid at home, court told

The intruders made off with two Richard Mille watches, valued at £400,000 and £300,000 respectively, during the raid in the Ongar area of Essex.

Police renew appeal for information on pub shooting murder of Elle Edwards

Police renew appeal for information on pub shooting murder of Elle Edwards

Beautician Ms Edwards, 26, was gunned down at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral.

Britain sees out the year with clean power records amid windy weather

Britain sees out the year with clean power records amid windy weather

New records were set on December 30 for wind power generation and share of zero carbon electricity on the grid.

UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

More than three million people have seen the replica in recent times.

Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

Health officials have advised those feeling unwell to put on a face covering if they have to leave their home.

Ukraine can ‘count on’ UK support in 2023, Sunak says

Ukraine can ‘count on’ UK support in 2023, Sunak says

Rishi Sunak reaffirmed the UK’s support for Ukraine, in an early January call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Robotic therapy helps keep father’s dream alive to walk daughters down the aisle

Robotic therapy helps keep father’s dream alive to walk daughters down the aisle

Luke Louden, 32, suffered a broken neck and back, alongside multiple serious leg injuries, in a serious car crash in August 2020.

Family of woman who died after being hit by police car appeal for witnesses

Family of woman who died after being hit by police car appeal for witnesses

Rachael Moore, 22, died after the fatal collision in the Kensington area of Liverpool on Christmas Eve.

Human remains found in pond likely there for ‘several weeks’

Human remains found in pond likely there for ‘several weeks’

Police said it was ‘too early’ to establish the person’s identity, with forensic tests due to take place this week.

Police launch murder investigations into two adult care centre deaths

Police launch murder investigations into two adult care centre deaths

A 60-year-old man died at a care centre for adults in west London on Monday night, while a 34-year-old man died at a centre in Glen Road, Newham.

Police investigate after discovery of bodies of teenage girl and woman

Police investigate after discovery of bodies of teenage girl and woman

The discovery, which police say is not being treated as suspicious, was made at a property in Downton, Hampshire.

First small boat Channel crossing of 2023 takes place

First small boat Channel crossing of 2023 takes place

Some 44 people crossed the Channel in a boat on Monday.

No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol

No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol

Downing Street said it had ‘always felt it was possible to enact the protocol in a way that was flexible’.

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Rhianan Rudd was groomed and exploited online from the age of 14 by an American extremist as she found herself lured in to white supremacist views.

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Downing Street said the Government has been ‘up front’ with the public about the pressure the NHS faces this winter.

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