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BBC ‘not complacent’ about workplace culture, says boss over Edwards allegations

BBC ‘not complacent’ about workplace culture, says boss over Edwards allegations

BBC ‘not complacent’ about workplace culture, says boss over Edwards allegations

22 August 2024

The corporation knew in November, before the former broadcaster resigned in April, that he had been arrested for serious offences.


Almost 30,000 asylum seekers in hotels, but number has fallen

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers in hotels, but number has fallen

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers in hotels, but number has fallen

22 August 2024

Hotels housing asylum seekers were targeted in violence this summer.


World-first study to identify stem cell super donors launched

World-first study to identify stem cell super donors launched

World-first study to identify stem cell super donors launched

22 August 2024

Scientists will analyse DNA samples from up to 5,000 past donors to find out which genes make some people super donors.


Social care sector sounds alarm over steep drop in health and care visas

Social care sector sounds alarm over steep drop in health and care visas

Social care sector sounds alarm over steep drop in health and care visas

22 August 2024

The drop follows a ban on international care workers bringing dependents to the UK.


Music and foreign languages see rise in popularity at GCSE

Music and foreign languages see rise in popularity at GCSE

Music and foreign languages see rise in popularity at GCSE

22 August 2024

Spanish, German and French all saw an increase in entries this year.


Singer wins payout after music company left him pleading for dinner money

Singer wins payout after music company left him pleading for dinner money

Singer wins payout after music company left him pleading for dinner money

22 August 2024

The musician sent his boss a message saying: ‘Please I don’t have money for dinner’.


Man appears in court charged with murder after Luton stabbing

Man appears in court charged with murder after Luton stabbing

Man appears in court charged with murder after Luton stabbing

22 August 2024

Yasar Hussain, 27, of Luton, Bedfordshire, appeared in court charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.


Issue with taps at flagship hospital not addressed for three years, inquiry told

Issue with taps at flagship hospital not addressed for three years, inquiry told

Issue with taps at flagship hospital not addressed for three years, inquiry told

22 August 2024

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.


Children ‘need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills’

Children ‘need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills’

Children ‘need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills’

22 August 2024

A new study says the digital divide is leaving young people susceptible to misinformation and under-skilled for jobs in a digital age.


In Pictures: Joy and delight as teenagers celebrate GCSE successes

In Pictures: Joy and delight as teenagers celebrate GCSE successes

In Pictures: Joy and delight as teenagers celebrate GCSE successes

22 August 2024

The results will help them progress to sixth form, college or an apprenticeship.


Households to face higher energy bills this winter as price cap set to rise

Households to face higher energy bills this winter as price cap set to rise

Households to face higher energy bills this winter as price cap set to rise

22 August 2024

Ofgem is expected to announce that the average household energy bill will rise by about 9% in October when the latest change takes effect.


Police hunting for two dogs after man found dead in back garden

Police hunting for two dogs after man found dead in back garden

Police hunting for two dogs after man found dead in back garden

22 August 2024

West Midlands Police believe the 33-year-old may have been attacked by at least one dog.


Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study

Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study

Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study

22 August 2024

Previous research showed people with heart disease who were obese or overweight could benefit from taking semaglutide.


Christophe Rousset joins Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras for Christmas shows

Christophe Rousset joins Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras for Christmas shows

Christophe Rousset joins Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras for Christmas shows

22 August 2024

He will lead their performances in December at the ensemble’s home at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, as well as concerts at the La Scala in Milan.


Police arrest second man in delivery driver murder investigation

Police arrest second man in delivery driver murder investigation

Police arrest second man in delivery driver murder investigation

22 August 2024

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.


Orphan chimpanzee Chocolat delivered to new home by courier

Orphan chimpanzee Chocolat delivered to new home by courier

Orphan chimpanzee Chocolat delivered to new home by courier

22 August 2024

DHL Express provided a ‘VIP service’ to bring the chimp to the Monkey World ape rescue centre in Dorset.


Retired great-grandfather who left school at 14 achieves GCSE in English

Retired great-grandfather who left school at 14 achieves GCSE in English

Retired great-grandfather who left school at 14 achieves GCSE in English

22 August 2024

Danny Davey, 73, sat his exam at Suffolk New College in Ipswich.


Woburn Safari Park welcomes two new rhinos and bids farewell to one

Woburn Safari Park welcomes two new rhinos and bids farewell to one

Woburn Safari Park welcomes two new rhinos and bids farewell to one

22 August 2024

The safari park is welcoming two southern white rhinos.


Grandfather jailed for screaming at riot police protecting hotel

Grandfather jailed for screaming at riot police protecting hotel

Grandfather jailed for screaming at riot police protecting hotel

22 August 2024

Peter Lynch was at the front of a mob which gathered outside the Holiday Inn Express, at Manvers, Rotherham.


Health Secretary urged to step in after Alzheimer’s drug blocked for use on NHS

Health Secretary urged to step in after Alzheimer’s drug blocked for use on NHS

Health Secretary urged to step in after Alzheimer’s drug blocked for use on NHS

22 August 2024

The health service spending watchdog said the benefits of lecanemab were ‘just too small to justify the significant cost’.


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