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Teenager has 50% chance of successful kidney transplant, court told

Teenager has 50% chance of successful kidney transplant, court told

A judge is hearing evidence at the Court of Protection.

Families ‘ignored and abandoned’ over county lines grooming – report

Families ‘ignored and abandoned’ over county lines grooming – report

More middle-class families experiencing ‘ruthless’ criminal county lines gang grooming, Commission finds.

Poster for cryptocurrency Floki Inu banned for trivialising investment

Poster for cryptocurrency Floki Inu banned for trivialising investment

The poster, seen across the London Underground, featured an image of a cartoon dog wearing a Viking helmet and read: ‘Missed Doge. Get Floki.’

Violinist Benedetti to be next director of Edinburgh International Festival

Violinist Benedetti to be next director of Edinburgh International Festival

The award-winning musician said she was ‘deeply honoured’ by her new role.

UK could meet WHO air pollution targets by 2030 with planned policies – report

UK could meet WHO air pollution targets by 2030 with planned policies – report

Campaigners have urged Government to set the global health body’s interim target for fine particulate matter or PM2.5 as a legal goal.

Retail prices rise at their fastest rate in more than a decade, figures show

Retail prices rise at their fastest rate in more than a decade, figures show

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 1.8% in February, up from 1.5% in January – the highest rate of inflation since November 2011.

Pension schemes assessing portfolios in response to Ukraine crisis

Pension schemes assessing portfolios in response to Ukraine crisis

Schemes are taking action to comply with UK sanctions and considering whether to enact any exclusion policies, industry body the PLSA said.

It’s good to be back – Olympic athlete moved to tears on return to job as nurse

It’s good to be back – Olympic athlete moved to tears on return to job as nurse

Cheers and a round of applause echoed throughout the hospital ward where curling gold medallist Vicky Wright works.

Cuts to bus services avoided after £150m new funding announced

Cuts to bus services avoided after £150m new funding announced

Fears were raised that bus routes would be axed after existing emergency funding ended next month.

NHS calls on ‘reservists’ to bolster staff numbers

NHS calls on ‘reservists’ to bolster staff numbers

Past employees and people with no experience are being urged to sign up to help the NHS.

New treatment may extend the lives of brain tumour patients

New treatment may extend the lives of brain tumour patients

Fewer than 1% of patients with glioblastoma currently live for more than 10 years and, for many, the prognosis is as little as 12 months.

Tory MP criticised by Downing Street for travelling to Ukraine

Tory MP criticised by Downing Street for travelling to Ukraine

Adam Holloway, a former soldier and MP for Gravesham, Kent, crossed the border from Poland.

Rap star Pa Salieu seen armed with bottle during music event violence, jury told

Rap star Pa Salieu seen armed with bottle during music event violence, jury told

The 24-year-old denies possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon and taking part in disorder which saw his friend fatally stabbed.

Where are British forces deployed in Europe?

Where are British forces deployed in Europe?

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are at locations across the continent.

More than a million self-assessment customers helped by extended deadline

More than a million self-assessment customers helped by extended deadline

But about 1.3 million customers who were expected to file tax returns had still not done so by February 28 and could face late filing penalties.

Ex-police officer’s son admits past crimes, but denies murdering Rikki Neave

Ex-police officer’s son admits past crimes, but denies murdering Rikki Neave

Forty-year-old James Watson is accused of strangling the six-year-old in 1994.

Children’s Minister says trans pupils in single-sex spaces is a ‘minefield’

Children’s Minister says trans pupils in single-sex spaces is a ‘minefield’

Will Quince says he would be unhappy with his daughters sharing accommodation with pupils identifying as trans.

Britons sign up to fight in ‘solidarity’ with Ukrainians

Britons sign up to fight in ‘solidarity’ with Ukrainians

A steady stream of people has been arriving at the Ukrainian embassy in west London.

Ukraine relief efforts across Northern Ireland inundated with donations

Ukraine relief efforts across Northern Ireland inundated with donations

One woman described how her initial aim to send four packets of supplies will see five to six lorries full heading to the Polish/Ukraine border.

Financial Conduct Authority offers staff new deal with 5% pay rise

Financial Conduct Authority offers staff new deal with 5% pay rise

The financial watchdog has faced criticism from unions after changes meant an end to bonuses.

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