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NHS admin issues putting patients off seeking care, research finds

NHS admin issues putting patients off seeking care, research finds

A survey found 20% of 1,622 patients questioned received a letter for an appointment after it was supposed to take place.

Kemi Badenoch says Britons must ‘fight’ for ‘under threat’ free speech

Kemi Badenoch says Britons must ‘fight’ for ‘under threat’ free speech

Her comments come in the wake of US vice president JD Vance’s claims freedom of expression was ‘in retreat’ across the UK.

Pipers to count down to 80th anniversary of VE Day with 80 days of piping

Pipers to count down to 80th anniversary of VE Day with 80 days of piping

Pipe Major Lady Jane Macrae said this year’s commemoration was especially important because of the dwindling number of veterans.

UK’s richest donate smaller proportion of wealth to charity than average person

UK’s richest donate smaller proportion of wealth to charity than average person

Research also reveals that the UK’s wealthiest people tend to support ‘significantly different’ causes to the general public.

Rockets made in Lanarkshire should reach space next year, company says

Rockets made in Lanarkshire should reach space next year, company says

Skyrora it building its first 23-metre XL rocket at a factory in Cumbernauld.

Firms planning to cut recruitment and increase redundancies – report

Firms planning to cut recruitment and increase redundancies – report

Many businesses are planning to reduce headcount, raise prices and cut investment in workforce training, survey suggests.

Books about immigrant life and masculinity shortlisted for young writer prize

Books about immigrant life and masculinity shortlisted for young writer prize

The winner of the award, previously won by authors including Sally Rooney and Zadie Smith, will be given £10,000.

Gender pay gap remains ‘stubbornly high’ – TUC

Gender pay gap remains ‘stubbornly high’ – TUC

Wage difference is because women tend to be employed in lower-paid jobs and are more likely to work part-time, says report.

V&A Dundee’s £2.6 million investment from UK Government confirmed

V&A Dundee’s £2.6 million investment from UK Government confirmed

The museum opened in 2018 and has boosted tourism with 1.35 million visitors to Dundee in 2023.

Finland resident who is top pick for UK borders watchdog ‘meets job criteria’

Finland resident who is top pick for UK borders watchdog ‘meets job criteria’

MPs raised concerns over the ‘reputational risk’ and pressed for the majority of John Tuckett’s work to be from the UK.

What the papers say – February 16

What the papers say – February 16

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.

Sunshine to return with temperatures up to 14C next week, forecasters say

Sunshine to return with temperatures up to 14C next week, forecasters say

Some areas of the UK have gone over a week without any sunshine, the Met Office has said.

Starmer to join European crisis talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Starmer to join European crisis talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Sir Keir Starmer will engage in intensive diplomacy over the coming weeks with meetings in Europe and talks with Donald Trump in Washington.

Police appeal after Burton player suffers alleged racist abuse at Bristol Rovers

Police appeal after Burton player suffers alleged racist abuse at Bristol Rovers

Avon and Somerset Police said officers were made aware of the incident at around 4.20pm on Saturday.

Lucky Lotto player scoops £7.4 million jackpot

Lucky Lotto player scoops £7.4 million jackpot

One player also bagged a million pounds.

Teenager dies after car overturns at petrol station

Teenager dies after car overturns at petrol station

The 17-year-old was declared dead at the scene after the incident at an Applegreen petrol station in East Sussex on February 14.

New custody image released of woman in niqab because of ‘distress’

New custody image released of woman in niqab because of ‘distress’

Farishta Jami, from Stratford-upon-Avon, was found guilty of two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism.

Kent pub shooting suspect ‘may have entered river’, police say

Kent pub shooting suspect ‘may have entered river’, police say

Police received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the Dartford Crossing.

Murder investigation launched as hunt to find missing woman continues

Murder investigation launched as hunt to find missing woman continues

Julie Buckley, 54, from Christchurch in Cambridgeshire, has not been seen since late January.

‘Gloom’ hanging over UK could end next week, forecasters say

‘Gloom’ hanging over UK could end next week, forecasters say

Some areas of the UK have gone over a week without any sunshine, the Met Office has said.

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