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College claims 23,000 excess deaths in 2022 were ‘linked to A&E waits’

College claims 23,000 excess deaths in 2022 were ‘linked to A&E waits’

College claims 23,000 excess deaths in 2022 were ‘linked to A&E waits’

27 February 2023

A new briefing paper by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine examined long waits and excess deaths.


MPs across the House pay tribute to first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

MPs across the House pay tribute to first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

MPs across the House pay tribute to first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

27 February 2023

Current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle described Lady Boothroyd as a ‘groundbreaking parliamentarian’ as MPs observed a minute’s silence in her memory.


Premature births dropped by 3-4% in first four months of lockdowns – study

Premature births dropped by 3-4% in first four months of lockdowns – study

Premature births dropped by 3-4% in first four months of lockdowns – study

27 February 2023

The research was carried out by the University of Edinburgh.


Pound surges higher after UK and EU agree Northern Ireland deal

Pound surges higher after UK and EU agree Northern Ireland deal

Pound surges higher after UK and EU agree Northern Ireland deal

27 February 2023

Sterling leaped by 0.7% to 1.20 US dollars and was 0.3% up at 1.14 euros as traders looked for an end to uncertainty.


Houses will be demolished after boy admits crashing stolen car into them

Houses will be demolished after boy admits crashing stolen car into them

Houses will be demolished after boy admits crashing stolen car into them

27 February 2023

Structural engineers have deemed the buildings unsafe after the 14-year-old drove the car into them.


Nurse ‘tried to murder baby within two hours of her birth’, Letby trial hears

Nurse ‘tried to murder baby within two hours of her birth’, Letby trial hears

Nurse ‘tried to murder baby within two hours of her birth’, Letby trial hears

27 February 2023

Lucy Letby is said to have deliberately dislodged the youngster’s breathing tube just moments before a consultant walked into the nursery room.


Forbes confident about leadership win despite high-profile Yousaf backers

Forbes confident about leadership win despite high-profile Yousaf backers

Forbes confident about leadership win despite high-profile Yousaf backers

27 February 2023

The Finance Secretary officially launched her campaign at the Cairngorms Brewery in the Scottish Highlands.


Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU

Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU

Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU

27 February 2023

The Prime Minister finalised the breakthrough with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen during a Windsor summit.


Call for sperm and egg donors to be identifiable after the birth of a child

Call for sperm and egg donors to be identifiable after the birth of a child

Call for sperm and egg donors to be identifiable after the birth of a child

27 February 2023

At present children can only find out the identity of their biological parent when they are 18.


Second chance to see northern lights after dazzling display across the UK

Second chance to see northern lights after dazzling display across the UK

Second chance to see northern lights after dazzling display across the UK

27 February 2023

The natural phenomenon was spotted across the UK on Sunday evening, including in the Outer Hebrides, North Wales, Cambridgeshire and Shropshire.


Former Liverpool star John Barnes given more time to clear tax debt

Former Liverpool star John Barnes given more time to clear tax debt

Former Liverpool star John Barnes given more time to clear tax debt

27 February 2023

Judge Sally Barber considered the case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London after HMRC officials lodged a bankruptcy petition.


Failed Britishvolt project bought by Australian start-up

Failed Britishvolt project bought by Australian start-up

Failed Britishvolt project bought by Australian start-up

27 February 2023

The firm had planned a £4 billion EV battery factory in North East.


Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

27 February 2023

GamCare said it receives more than 42,000 calls to its helpline each year.


Regan apologises ‘on behalf of SNP’ to Highlands over A9

Regan apologises ‘on behalf of SNP’ to Highlands over A9

Regan apologises ‘on behalf of SNP’ to Highlands over A9

27 February 2023

The latest delay, Ash Regan said, was a ‘total drop of the ball’.


Lockdown worsened survival rates for most aggressive cancers, study shows

Lockdown worsened survival rates for most aggressive cancers, study shows

Lockdown worsened survival rates for most aggressive cancers, study shows

27 February 2023

Researchers said the study is one of the first to examine the survival impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on patients.


Trust in government hits record low as 75% polled say UK is heading wrong way

Trust in government hits record low as 75% polled say UK is heading wrong way

Trust in government hits record low as 75% polled say UK is heading wrong way

27 February 2023

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found widespread pessimism about the state of Britain and an increasing lack of faith in politicians.


Loneliness a ‘key factor’ in why new mothers feel depressed

Loneliness a ‘key factor’ in why new mothers feel depressed

Loneliness a ‘key factor’ in why new mothers feel depressed

27 February 2023

Around one in six pregnant women and one in five new mothers experience depression.


Tax hikes or spending squeeze needed to end public sector pay disputes – IFS

Tax hikes or spending squeeze needed to end public sector pay disputes – IFS

Tax hikes or spending squeeze needed to end public sector pay disputes – IFS

27 February 2023

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the Chancellor may look to offer one-off pay awards and could consider extending energy support in the Budget.


UB40 visit ‘phenomenal’ school where their music is on the curriculum

UB40 visit ‘phenomenal’ school where their music is on the curriculum

UB40 visit ‘phenomenal’ school where their music is on the curriculum

27 February 2023

The band-mates were treated to renditions of their hit tracks Higher Ground and Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.


Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

27 February 2023

Paul Shepheard, 69, was at a detector rally in Haconby, Lincolnshire in 2022 when he made the find in a stubble field.


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