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More GPs in local surgeries is priority for public, BMA survey suggests

More GPs in local surgeries is priority for public, BMA survey suggests

BritainThinks surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,732 adults in England online.

Volcanoes were a safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate, research suggests

Volcanoes were a safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate, research suggests

Scientists explored the combined impact of processes in the solid Earth, oceans and atmosphere over the past 400 million years.

Business rates ‘should be revalued every year’

Business rates ‘should be revalued every year’

The British Property Federation has said fundamental business rates reform is ‘long overdue’.

Scientists warn of climate change’s role in July’s deadly European flooding

Scientists warn of climate change’s role in July’s deadly European flooding

Extreme rainfall events like those which led to severe flooding in Europe last month are more likely because of rising temperatures, researchers say.

Yusaf Amin stole lanyards, hi-vis jackets and wristbands for Euro 2020 final

Yusaf Amin stole lanyards, hi-vis jackets and wristbands for Euro 2020 final

The teenager avoided jail after allowing ticketless fans to get into Wembley Stadium for the historic game.

Forgotten floating head sculpture back on display after 33 years

Forgotten floating head sculpture back on display after 33 years

The artwork was created for the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival by artist Richard Groom.

Anti-vaxx protesters ‘force their way into ITN’s London headquarters’

Anti-vaxx protesters ‘force their way into ITN’s London headquarters’

Police were called to the premises in Camden after a group pf people ‘unlawfully gained access’ to the building.

Labour vows new deal for low-paid workers in welfare shake-up

Labour vows new deal for low-paid workers in welfare shake-up

The party has said it will replace Universal Credit.

10-year-old boy found on ground after 1975 baton round discharge, inquest told

10-year-old boy found on ground after 1975 baton round discharge, inquest told

A coroner has begun hearing the legacy inquest into the death of Stephen Geddis in west Belfast in August 1975.

Government security convoy for aid workers replaced with Taliban – Unicef

Government security convoy for aid workers replaced with Taliban – Unicef

There is said to be ‘constructive’ dialogue between Unicef and the Taliban.

Tesco rolls out recycling points for soft plastic packaging to all large stores

Tesco rolls out recycling points for soft plastic packaging to all large stores

Customers will be able to recycle packaging such as bread bags, salad bags and crisp packets.

Schools carrying out Covid tests ‘inevitably’ means disruption to start of term

Schools carrying out Covid tests ‘inevitably’ means disruption to start of term

The Labour Party has warned that reports suggesting the return to school could be delayed has created confusion among families.

Extra 35m Pfizer doses due to come to UK in second half of 2022

Extra 35m Pfizer doses due to come to UK in second half of 2022

The Department of Health (DH) said it is planning for any future booster programmes to protect against the virus and its variants.

‘Vegetarian’ giant tortoise filmed attacking and eating baby seabird

‘Vegetarian’ giant tortoise filmed attacking and eating baby seabird

This is the first documentation of deliberate hunting in any wild tortoise species, experts say.

Visually impaired young Southampton fans get enhanced view special headsets

Visually impaired young Southampton fans get enhanced view special headsets

Florence, 11, and Joshua, 15, were mascots for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

Parts of UK to bask in 26C heat and sunshine this week, says Met Office

Parts of UK to bask in 26C heat and sunshine this week, says Met Office

The pleasant spell comes after some areas have seen wetter than usual weather for August.

Katie Price taken to hospital following alleged attack

Katie Price taken to hospital following alleged attack

She sustained an injury to her face.

Retail leaders call on Government to follow Holyrood to protect shop workers

Retail leaders call on Government to follow Holyrood to protect shop workers

Shop workers in Scotland will be better protected from Tuesday as the new Protection of Workers act comes into force.

Claims made on multimillion pound National Lottery prizes

Claims made on multimillion pound National Lottery prizes

Camelot said the claims will go through the process of validation.

Premature birth could be predicted earlier by test for bacteria, study suggests

Premature birth could be predicted earlier by test for bacteria, study suggests

Research showed that the presence of certain bacteria and chemicals was an indicator for early birth.

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