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NHS app download rise prompts surge in people registering organ donor preference

NHS app download rise prompts surge in people registering organ donor preference

The software now has 16 million users, 12 million of whom joined from May 17 when the Covid Pass was introduced.

Charles and Camilla presented with Robert the Bruce sword at art gallery opening

Charles and Camilla presented with Robert the Bruce sword at art gallery opening

The four-year refurbishment of Aberdeen Art Gallery was estimated to cost £34.6 million.

‘My life is unrecognisable’ – long Covid patients describe struggle to get care

‘My life is unrecognisable’ – long Covid patients describe struggle to get care

MPs heard that some patients have been ‘met with shrugs’.

Mother was told child’s hospital-acquired infection ‘had come from the drains’

Mother was told child’s hospital-acquired infection ‘had come from the drains’

The 10-year-old boy was undergoing cancer treatment.

More than 122,000 children in England out of school last week over Covid-19

More than 122,000 children in England out of school last week over Covid-19

Headteachers’ unions have warned educational disruption remains ‘significant’ and some schools are struggling to keep classes open.

Johnson suggests Afghanistan withdrawal could have been handled differently

Johnson suggests Afghanistan withdrawal could have been handled differently

The Prime Minister was asked whether he had to wait 36 hours for a response from US leader Joe Biden.

Boris Johnson insists he ‘changes a lot of nappies’ ahead of arrival of new baby

Boris Johnson insists he ‘changes a lot of nappies’ ahead of arrival of new baby

The Prime Minister told NBC he currently has six children after long-running confusion over how many he had fathered.

Starmer risks Labour ‘civil war’ with plans to shake up leadership vote rules

Starmer risks Labour ‘civil war’ with plans to shake up leadership vote rules

Sir Keir Starmer wants to scrap the ‘one member, one vote’ system in favour of a return to an electoral college.

Hancock to have WhatsApp and emails searched in test contracts court battle

Hancock to have WhatsApp and emails searched in test contracts court battle

The Good Law project claims more than £80 million in contracts for antibody tests were awarded unlawfully.

Defence official suspended pending probe into Afghan interpreter data breach

Defence official suspended pending probe into Afghan interpreter data breach

Initial findings show an email to more than 250 people who remain in the country was copied to all applicants.

‘Boost it like Biden’ with multibillion-pound stimulus package, report says

‘Boost it like Biden’ with multibillion-pound stimulus package, report says

The report from the Institute for Public Policy research was released ahead of the main party conferences.

Towie star Lewis Bloor used fake name to con people in diamond scam, court told

Towie star Lewis Bloor used fake name to con people in diamond scam, court told

Lewis Bloor, of Buckhurst Hill, Essex, denies conspiracy to defraud.

NI health service about to ‘topple over’ without action, Michelle O’Neill warns

NI health service about to ‘topple over’ without action, Michelle O’Neill warns

The deputy First Minister and First Minister Paul Givan visited the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast on Tuesday morning.

The only way is up: How energy hikes and other costs could squeeze your wallet

The only way is up: How energy hikes and other costs could squeeze your wallet

Costs are rising on various fronts but there are still ways households can alleviate the financial pressure.

Thousands affected by missed cancer target, data suggests

Thousands affected by missed cancer target, data suggests

Data shows a key cancer target has not been met since 2015.

Railway reprimanded for cancelling competition over ‘poor quality of entries’

Railway reprimanded for cancelling competition over ‘poor quality of entries’

East Midlands Railway invited members of the public to submit ideas to help them ‘Build Back Better’, with the winning entry to be awarded £5,000.

Factories struggle to meet demand amid supply chain crisis – survey

Factories struggle to meet demand amid supply chain crisis – survey

Manufacturers reported order books at their strongest level since 1977 but output growth dropped for the second month in a row.

Hospital staff ‘played down’ concerns over water safety, inquiry hears

Hospital staff ‘played down’ concerns over water safety, inquiry hears

The deaths of two children at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow were linked to problems with the building’s environment.

BMA urges Sajid Javid to tackle ‘abuse’ of GPs

BMA urges Sajid Javid to tackle ‘abuse’ of GPs

GPs are offering 56% of appointments face-to-face compared with 80% before the pandemic.

Pret a Manger to open 200 more UK shops in next two years

Pret a Manger to open 200 more UK shops in next two years

The coffee and sandwich chain has laid out ambitious growth plans as it seeks to rebound from the heavy impact of the pandemic.

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