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Doctors facing ‘rising levels of abuse’ – poll

Doctors facing ‘rising levels of abuse’ – poll

Medics have said that abuse from patients has got worse over the last year.

Anchovies, herring and pilchard could face extinction due to warming waters – study

Anchovies, herring and pilchard could face extinction due to warming waters – study

New research indicates that smaller fish will struggle to keep pace with accelerating climate change as warmer waters reduce their size.

Reform UK to ask Bank of England to provide services after bank account closed

Reform UK to ask Bank of England to provide services after bank account closed

The former Brexit Party was relaunched in January as Reform UK.

What impact could tackling the climate crisis have on your wallet?

What impact could tackling the climate crisis have on your wallet?

Higher bills in the short-term will be offset by longer-term financial gains from helping to tackle the climate crisis.

Jeremy Vine’s cycling video sparks angry reaction

Jeremy Vine’s cycling video sparks angry reaction

The broadcaster posted a video on Twitter of cyclists riding four abreast.

Life’s a beach for lottery winners in charity clean-up

Life’s a beach for lottery winners in charity clean-up

A team of nine jackpot winners turned out at New Brighton beach in Wirral, Merseyside, to work alongside charity The 2 Minute Foundation.

Thunderstorms set to hit parts of Britain

Thunderstorms set to hit parts of Britain

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms with the potential for flooding.

Vodafone’s Europe roaming charges: What does it mean for my phone bill?

Vodafone’s Europe roaming charges: What does it mean for my phone bill?

Find out whether your next trip to an EU country could be affected by Vodafone’s reintroduced roaming fees for the region.

Casino staff threatened by armed man who took five-figure sum of cash and chips

Casino staff threatened by armed man who took five-figure sum of cash and chips

The incident happened at the Genting Casino Fountain Park in Edinburgh’s Dundee Street at around 1am on Monday.

Batches of high blood pressure drug recalled due to ‘contamination’

Batches of high blood pressure drug recalled due to ‘contamination’

But patients have been advised not to stop taking their medication without consulting a doctor.

Care homes entrepreneur Gavin Woodhouse under fraud office investigation

Care homes entrepreneur Gavin Woodhouse under fraud office investigation

Investigators are looking at what happened to money raised from amateur investors that were supposed to go to building care homes.

Vodafone reintroduces roaming charges when travelling across Europe

Vodafone reintroduces roaming charges when travelling across Europe

The mobile network is following EE in bringing back charges which were initially scrapped when the UK was still part of the EU in June 2017.

World ‘listened, but did not hear’ on climate crisis – UN environment chief

World ‘listened, but did not hear’ on climate crisis – UN environment chief

Inger Andersen criticised global leaders for ‘not acting strongly enough’ and said ‘conscious citizens’ were needed to make ‘systematic changes’.

Most holidaymakers struggle to understand Covid rules abroad – survey

Most holidaymakers struggle to understand Covid rules abroad – survey

International travellers must adhere to entry requirements determined by the country they are visiting.

Streatham operation ‘could not have been more effective’, inquest hears

Streatham operation ‘could not have been more effective’, inquest hears

Sudesh Amman, 20, was shot dead by police in Streatham, south London, 62 seconds after starting a knife rampage in which two people were injured.

Competition watchdog warns Groupon faces court over refunds

Competition watchdog warns Groupon faces court over refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said an investigation found that customers entitled to refunds were offered vouchers instead.

Shockwave therapy could help some cancer treatments, researchers find

Shockwave therapy could help some cancer treatments, researchers find

University of Aberdeen researchers have found there may be previously unknown benefits to the therapy which is often used as a last resort.

Minister rejects call for pay cut for stay-at-home civil servants

Minister rejects call for pay cut for stay-at-home civil servants

Business Secretary Kwarsi Kwarteng said flexible working is ‘here to stay’ following the Covid 19 pandemic.

Hen harrier protection plan shows success for seventh year

Hen harrier protection plan shows success for seventh year

Eighteen young birds of prey have fledged from five nests in Northumberland, conservationists have revealed.

Retail sales boost cools as consumers spend on entertainment

Retail sales boost cools as consumers spend on entertainment

New data shows spending is up but at a slower rate than hoped, whilst Barclaycard saw a rise in sales of tickets for entertainment.

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