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Hospital in alleged Kate data breach says all disciplinary steps will be taken

Hospital in alleged Kate data breach says all disciplinary steps will be taken

The Information Commissioner’s Office is assessing a report following Kate’s surgery at the London Clinic in January.

AI tool could predict a patient’s future health conditions, study finds

AI tool could predict a patient’s future health conditions, study finds

Researchers said their platform could help doctors when it comes to decision-making and diagnosis.

8,000 complaints made about BBC’s Gaza coverage since Israel-Hamas war began

8,000 complaints made about BBC’s Gaza coverage since Israel-Hamas war began

Concerns were raised about the perception of bias in the corporation’s reporting of the conflict on Wednesday.

Royal Navy’s Middle East shipping ‘999 control room’ sees 475% rise in incidents

Royal Navy’s Middle East shipping ‘999 control room’ sees 475% rise in incidents

The ‘unprecedented’ increase in hostile incidents has come since Houthis started attacks in the region in November 2023.

Passport fees set to rise by more than 7%

Passport fees set to rise by more than 7%

The cost of online applications made in the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under the proposals.

Rishi Sunak faces claims he is ‘scared’ to call an election during PMQs clash

Rishi Sunak faces claims he is ‘scared’ to call an election during PMQs clash

The Prime Minister responded by criticising the values of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Poorest students could graduate from university with £60,000 debt, report finds

Poorest students could graduate from university with £60,000 debt, report finds

The Sutton Trust charity is calling on political parties to reform the student maintenance system in England.

Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and quits as Fine Gael party leader

Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and quits as Fine Gael party leader

His resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective from Wednesday and he will step down as Taoiseach when a successor is selected.

Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections

Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections

Viscount Camrose said the UK faces a ‘host of challenges and risks’ that it ‘cannot ignore’.

Alleged robbery mastermind ‘eating sandwiches in car’ when officers were shot

Alleged robbery mastermind ‘eating sandwiches in car’ when officers were shot

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky was shot dead as she responded to a raid at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford in 2005.

Record number of young people on zero-hour contracts – report

Record number of young people on zero-hour contracts – report

The Work Foundation warned that only a minority of zero-hour workers have regular pay and access to rights.

Electoral registration ‘failings’ risk disenfranchising 8m voters, MPs warn

Electoral registration ‘failings’ risk disenfranchising 8m voters, MPs warn

The cross-party panel also called for changes to the new compulsory voter ID requirement ahead of the general election.

Final season of The Crown leads the way at Bafta television and craft awards

Final season of The Crown leads the way at Bafta television and craft awards

The hit Netflix series has eight nominations in total.

What does the steep fall in inflation mean for UK households?

What does the steep fall in inflation mean for UK households?

The ONS said inflation fell to 3.4% in February from 4% in January – the lowest level since September 2021.

IT worker found guilty of murdering married couple with fentanyl

IT worker found guilty of murdering married couple with fentanyl

Luke D’Wit later created a fake will making him a director of Stephen and Carol Baxter’s company.

‘Time is running out’ for Sunak, says Davey as Lib Dems launch election campaign

‘Time is running out’ for Sunak, says Davey as Lib Dems launch election campaign

The Liberal Democrats are targeting council seats across the ‘blue wall’ in southern England.

HMRC halts plans for helpline shake-up following criticism

HMRC halts plans for helpline shake-up following criticism

Changes to the self-assessment, VAT and PAYE helplines previously announced by HM Revenue & Customs will be halted while it engages with stakeholders.

Train drivers to stage fresh strikes in long-running pay dispute

Train drivers to stage fresh strikes in long-running pay dispute

Members of Aslef will stage walkouts at 16 rail companies, causing more travel chaos for passengers.

Social media comments on Israel by some journalists ‘unacceptable’ says BBC boss

Social media comments on Israel by some journalists ‘unacceptable’ says BBC boss

Director-General Tim Davie was also asked about BBC Arabic staff retweeting remarks that are ‘essentially pro-Hamas’.

IT outages at Greggs ‘resolved’ after stores forced to close

IT outages at Greggs ‘resolved’ after stores forced to close

The issue meant shops were unable to accept payments.

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