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NHS staff ‘reduced to tears’ by Covid shortages

NHS staff ‘reduced to tears’ by Covid shortages

The Royal College of Nursing said the Government needs to be ‘honest’ with the public about the pressure being put on the health service.

More than 400,000 booster and third doses recorded in UK over New Year

More than 400,000 booster and third doses recorded in UK over New Year

Around 64% of adults in the UK have received an extra dose.

Jail for men following fatal attack at city taxi rank

Jail for men following fatal attack at city taxi rank

The victim’s grandfather questioned the decision to drop murder charges.

Floorboards rescued from skip outside Shackleton’s home made into unique violin

Floorboards rescued from skip outside Shackleton’s home made into unique violin

The centenary of adventurer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death has been marked by Edinburgh-based luthier Steve Burnett.

30,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in four days in Northern Ireland

30,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in four days in Northern Ireland

The latest figures released on Tuesday cover the period from midnight on December 30 to midnight on January 3.

Naomi Long: DUP threats to collapse Stormont are ’embarrassing’

Naomi Long: DUP threats to collapse Stormont are ’embarrassing’

The Justice Minister said holding the country’s administration to ransom over the Northern Ireland Protocol was ‘completely unacceptable’.

NHS braced for ‘challenging winter’ as Covid cases and staff absences bite

NHS braced for ‘challenging winter’ as Covid cases and staff absences bite

Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference to address concerns about the impact of the Omicron-driven wave of cases.

Home care staff ‘waiting more than a week’ for coronavirus test results

Home care staff ‘waiting more than a week’ for coronavirus test results

Dr Jane Townson, chief executive of the Homecare Association, has called for staff to be prioritised when PCR tests are processed.

Slashing VAT would not necessarily cut fuel bills, says Downing Street

Slashing VAT would not necessarily cut fuel bills, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister said in 2016 that leaving the EU would make ministers ‘able to scrap this unfair and damaging tax’.

Big Issue launches appeal to support its vendors

Big Issue launches appeal to support its vendors

Ongoing restrictions, severe weather warnings and predictions of large-scale absenteeism at workplaces will all affect the magazine, says its founder.

Keepers get counting for annual week-long London Zoo stocktake

Keepers get counting for annual week-long London Zoo stocktake

A tiger cub, a lion and a sloth are among the new animals to join the 400 species at the zoo, each of which has to be tallied by staff.

Starmer against changing drug laws as London considers reducing cannabis arrests

Starmer against changing drug laws as London considers reducing cannabis arrests

A spokesman for the London Mayor said a trial is being considered to divert young people found with a small amount of cannabis away from the courts.

Keir Starmer’s contract with the British people speech: Five key things

Keir Starmer’s contract with the British people speech: Five key things

What are the main themes outlined in the Labour leader’s speech made in Birmingham?

English Channel crossings: Girl in pink onesie among first arrivals of 2022

English Channel crossings: Girl in pink onesie among first arrivals of 2022

The youngster arrived in Dover aboard an RNLI lifeboat on a chilly Tuesday morning along with others fresh from the dangerous sea journey.

Memorial to victims of Manchester Arena attack officially opens to public

Memorial to victims of Manchester Arena attack officially opens to public

The Glade of Light honours the 22 people who were murdered by suicide bomber Salman Abedi on May 22 2017.

Boris Johnson has not ‘earned’ a knighthood – Sir Keir Starmer

Boris Johnson has not ‘earned’ a knighthood – Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader also defended Sir Tony Blair’s knighthood.

CES technology show to open as in-person event despite Omicron concerns

CES technology show to open as in-person event despite Omicron concerns

The Las Vegas show will open on Wednesday.

Prostate cancer drug rejected for use on the NHS

Prostate cancer drug rejected for use on the NHS

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, said it was disappointed by the news.

Cold snap and unsettled picture replaces mild New Year weather

Cold snap and unsettled picture replaces mild New Year weather

Snow in Scotland and northern England will be followed by a widespread frost overnight into Thursday, the Met Office said.

Multivariant Covid-19 vaccine booster shows promise, early trial data suggests

Multivariant Covid-19 vaccine booster shows promise, early trial data suggests

According to the data the vaccine was generally safe and well-tolerated.

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