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Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

27 November 2023

Sadiq Khan claimed Boris Johnson had been unaware that other countries had imposed lockdowns in March 2020.


‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

27 November 2023

An average of 12,493 hospital beds per day last month were occupied by people ready to be discharged.


20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

27 November 2023

Cancer survival has doubled over the last 50 years but the UK still lags behind many other comparable countries when it comes to survival.


Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

27 November 2023

The author said he found himself ‘living through’ scenes he had already written for his book Prophet Song during the pandemic lockdowns.


Shop price inflation eases for sixth consecutive month

Shop price inflation eases for sixth consecutive month

Shop price inflation eases for sixth consecutive month

27 November 2023

Shop prices were 4.3% higher than last November, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.


UK-China relationship now different from Cameron’s ‘golden era’, says Sunak

UK-China relationship now different from Cameron’s ‘golden era’, says Sunak

UK-China relationship now different from Cameron’s ‘golden era’, says Sunak

27 November 2023

Rishi Sunak said the UK’s approach was to protect against Chinese threats, align with allies and engage with Beijing to address global challenges.


Six-month suspension for Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London

Six-month suspension for Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London

Six-month suspension for Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London

27 November 2023

A refurbishment of Amsterdam Centraal station will have a major impact on Eurostar.


Student with narcolepsy to run 70km for charity

Student with narcolepsy to run 70km for charity

Student with narcolepsy to run 70km for charity

27 November 2023

The group of friends, who all study at the University of Bristol, are running from Bristol to Cardiff in aid of charities Mind and Narcolepsy UK.


Sunak praises ‘highly skilled’ immigrant business chiefs at investment summit

Sunak praises ‘highly skilled’ immigrant business chiefs at investment summit

Sunak praises ‘highly skilled’ immigrant business chiefs at investment summit

27 November 2023

Rishi Sunak insisted the UK was open to foreign talent despite pressure to cut net migration.


Snow set to fall on parts of UK ahead of Christmas period

Snow set to fall on parts of UK ahead of Christmas period

Snow set to fall on parts of UK ahead of Christmas period

27 November 2023

The rest of the UK will see frosty weather from Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to dip as low as minus eight degrees Celsius.


Killing Joke guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker dies aged 64

Killing Joke guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker dies aged 64

Killing Joke guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker dies aged 64

27 November 2023

The guitarist died in Prague surrounded by family, the band said.


Sunak says more action needed to lower migration amid Braverman deal accusations

Sunak says more action needed to lower migration amid Braverman deal accusations

Sunak says more action needed to lower migration amid Braverman deal accusations

27 November 2023

The Prime Minister said ‘we need to do more’ and indicated he would look at the number of dependants students can bring when they come to study.


Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald

Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald

Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald

27 November 2023

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has reportedly told party members that he is not ‘calendar led’ in talks with the Government.


Women workers struggling to access toilet facilities, says union

Women workers struggling to access toilet facilities, says union

Women workers struggling to access toilet facilities, says union

27 November 2023

A survey of more than 12,000 women by the Unite union showed that 14% said they only sometimes or occasionally have access to toilets at work.


Sunak insists he is focused on job following speculation about Tory defections

Sunak insists he is focused on job following speculation about Tory defections

Sunak insists he is focused on job following speculation about Tory defections

27 November 2023

Rishi Sunak said he was focused on the economy following reports Reform UK was seeking to lure Conservative MPs.


Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

27 November 2023

Irish premier Leo Varadkar had been accused of attempting to normalise terror.


No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study

No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study

No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study

27 November 2023

Researchers say that if the link between internet use and poor health were as universal and robust as many think, they would have found it.


Sunak rolls out red carpet for global investors in push for economic growth

Sunak rolls out red carpet for global investors in push for economic growth

Sunak rolls out red carpet for global investors in push for economic growth

27 November 2023

The PM said there was positive momentum behind the economy after the autumn statement and Nissan’s investment in electric vehicle production.


Trans teenager Brianna Ghey murder trial to begin

Trans teenager Brianna Ghey murder trial to begin

Trans teenager Brianna Ghey murder trial to begin

27 November 2023

A girl and a boy, both 16, deny Brianna’s murder in February this year.


Former England footballer Ian Wright among those to collect honours

Former England footballer Ian Wright among those to collect honours

Former England footballer Ian Wright among those to collect honours

27 November 2023

The football pundit, whose career began in Sunday league football while working as a plasterer, will be made an OBE at Buckingham Palace.


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