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Assurances NHS is not overwhelmed ‘will not chime’ with experience of staff

Assurances NHS is not overwhelmed ‘will not chime’ with experience of staff

Health leaders said the health service was being stretched beyond what it had ever seen before.

Colston statue trial verdict a ‘milestone’ in history – David Olusoga

Colston statue trial verdict a ‘milestone’ in history – David Olusoga

The bronze memorial to the 17th century figure was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest on June 7 2020.

Rees-Mogg urges Chancellor to ditch national insurance rise – reports

Rees-Mogg urges Chancellor to ditch national insurance rise – reports

Boris Johnson faced questions from all sides over the cost of living rise.

Second man appears in court over death of teenager Amber Gibson

Second man appears in court over death of teenager Amber Gibson

A man aged 43 appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

Plan B ‘taking edge off’ Omicron but more than 20 NHS trusts on highest alert

Plan B ‘taking edge off’ Omicron but more than 20 NHS trusts on highest alert

The Prime Minister said he had been right to resist bringing in stricter Covid measures before Christmas.

UK Government has not shown ‘strength’ in Australia deal negotiations – Labour

UK Government has not shown ‘strength’ in Australia deal negotiations – Labour

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan updated MPs about the UK and Australia’s trade agreement.

Family of Ramarni Crosby say murdered teenager had ‘heart of gold’

Family of Ramarni Crosby say murdered teenager had ‘heart of gold’

The teenager, known as Marni, suffered multiple stab wounds on the evening of December 15.

Johnson accused of misrepresenting Labour policies – and his own – at PMQs

Johnson accused of misrepresenting Labour policies – and his own – at PMQs

Boris Johnson made a number of statements during Prime Minister’s Questions which have been contested.

Staff absences likely to rise in schools this term, Education Secretary admits

Staff absences likely to rise in schools this term, Education Secretary admits

Teaching must remain face-to-face for children to have the best learning experience, Nadhim Zahawi tells MPs.

25% of NI Ambulance Service unavailable to work

25% of NI Ambulance Service unavailable to work

Thousands of workers across the health service in Northern Ireland are absent due to Covid-19.

Harvey Parker: Body believed to be missing student recovered from River Thames

Harvey Parker: Body believed to be missing student recovered from River Thames

The force was alerted to reports of a body in the Thames near Embankment.

Number in hospital with Covid highest since February amid rising pressure on NHS

Number in hospital with Covid highest since February amid rising pressure on NHS

A total of 17,276 people were in hospital in the UK with Covid-19 as of January 4, Government figures show.

Verdict in Colston statue trial ‘a victory for Bristol’

Verdict in Colston statue trial ‘a victory for Bristol’

The bronze memorial to the 17th century figure was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than nine in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

No imminent plans to slash energy bills, Downing Street says

No imminent plans to slash energy bills, Downing Street says

Ministers met with energy industry bosses on Wednesday afternoon

Meghan to get £1 plus undisclosed sum after court fight with Mail On Sunday publisher

Meghan to get £1 plus undisclosed sum after court fight with Mail On Sunday publisher

The duchess sued Associated Newspapers Limited over five articles that reproduced parts of a letter to her estranged father Thomas Markle

Expedition bids to locate lost ship of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton

Expedition bids to locate lost ship of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton

The Endurance22 Expedition will leave Cape Town, South Africa, on February 5 and travel to Antarctica.

Welsh Government Covid measures ‘throttling recovery’ – Simon Hart

Welsh Government Covid measures ‘throttling recovery’ – Simon Hart

Measures in Wales were described as intrusive.

Former husband of Petra Ecclestone in court on money laundering charge

Former husband of Petra Ecclestone in court on money laundering charge

James Stunt appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he is also accused of forgery.

Alliance and SDLP backs SF bid to recall Stormont Assembly amid Omicron surge

Alliance and SDLP backs SF bid to recall Stormont Assembly amid Omicron surge

Pat Sheehan has submitted a recall motion to the Assembly to see MLAs return early to discuss the reopening of schools and other issues.

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