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Social care reform plans have once again gone awry, MPs say

Social care reform plans have once again gone awry, MPs say

The Public Accounts Committee criticised ‘patchwork funding and short-notice announcements’.

Katie Price says she missed bankruptcy case due to ‘dealing with serious stuff’

Katie Price says she missed bankruptcy case due to ‘dealing with serious stuff’

She was previously declared bankrupt in 2019.

Drug breakthrough could benefit those with common form of breast cancer

Drug breakthrough could benefit those with common form of breast cancer

Researchers explored the wider effectiveness of an immunotherapy that is currently offered to those with a rare, aggressive form of the disease.

JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

The Harry Potter author has been embroiled in a row over claims she misgendered broadcaster India Willoughby.

Simon Case to address scathing views of Johnson’s No 10 at Covid inquiry

Simon Case to address scathing views of Johnson’s No 10 at Covid inquiry

The appearance by the UK’s top civil servant has been scheduled for May 23 following his return to work as Cabinet Secretary.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Ofcom ruling on politicians being newsreaders

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Ofcom ruling on politicians being newsreaders

On Monday, GB News was put on notice by the media watchdog.

Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

The London listed firm told shareholders it has agreed to buy a 51% majority stake in the parent company of solar installation company Solar Fast.

Hundreds of pharmacy closures ‘add to GP pressure’

Hundreds of pharmacy closures ‘add to GP pressure’

More than 400 community pharmacies in England have closed since 2019.

Carmaker JLR to recruit 250 electrification engineers

Carmaker JLR to recruit 250 electrification engineers

Forty of the new recruits will work on advances energy storage systems and battery cell designs.

Rees-Mogg: Sunak not to blame for decline in Tory popularity

Rees-Mogg: Sunak not to blame for decline in Tory popularity

Former Cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said Prime Minsiter Rishi Sunak was ‘doing the job effectively’.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’

Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’

Eon Productions has offered the 33-year-old British actor the main role, according to a newspaper report.

DFS cuts guidance after demand ‘weakened significantly’

DFS cuts guidance after demand ‘weakened significantly’

The sofa specialist also warned that profits could be knocked further if disruption to shipments through the Red Sea continues.

Higher ratings for violent scenes among film classification guideline changes

Higher ratings for violent scenes among film classification guideline changes

The BBFC has published new classification guidelines reflecting shifts in public opinion towards violence, drug use, sex and use of language.

Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs worldwide under cost-cutting overhaul

Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs worldwide under cost-cutting overhaul

The consumer goods firm said the roles affected are largely office-based and the move comes as it looks to invest in technology to boost productivity.

HIV can be completely eliminated in laboratory using gene editing tool – study

HIV can be completely eliminated in laboratory using gene editing tool – study

Scientists were able target HIV DNA, removing all traces of the virus from infected cells.

‘Critical state’ of teacher supply poses risk to quality of education – report

‘Critical state’ of teacher supply poses risk to quality of education – report

Teachers should be awarded a ‘pay premium’ to compensate for the lack of remote working opportunities, the NFER said.

William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

Homewards is the Princes of Wales’s five-year project to help eradicate all forms of homelessness in six areas of the UK.

Air quality around planned new schools in England ‘alarmingly poor’, study finds

Air quality around planned new schools in England ‘alarmingly poor’, study finds

Nearly nine in 10 new school sites exceed World Health Organisation targets on major air pollutants, researchers suggest.

Handmade silhouette statues pay tribute to British servicemen killed on D-Day

Handmade silhouette statues pay tribute to British servicemen killed on D-Day

The For Your Tomorrow project has been four years in the making for the Standing With Giants creative team.

Bronze Age settlement is ‘amazing time capsule of a site’, says archaeologist

Bronze Age settlement is ‘amazing time capsule of a site’, says archaeologist

Remains of dwellings were discovered at Must Farm quarry in Whittlesey, in the East Anglian Fens.

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