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What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

13 February 2025

A record 61,529 people had to wait more than 12 hours in A&E in January from a decision to admit to actually being admitted.


Man convicted of murdering widow, 86, after DNA found on her nail clippings

Man convicted of murdering widow, 86, after DNA found on her nail clippings

Man convicted of murdering widow, 86, after DNA found on her nail clippings

13 February 2025

David Newton was found guilty of the murder of Una Crown in 2013 after a trial at Cambridge Crown Court.


Gray hails ‘important milestone’ for working conditions of nurses and midwives

Gray hails ‘important milestone’ for working conditions of nurses and midwives

Gray hails ‘important milestone’ for working conditions of nurses and midwives

13 February 2025

The Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce has made 44 recommendations for change – all of which have been accepted by the Health Secretary.


Joey Barton appears in court over alleged offensive tweets

Joey Barton appears in court over alleged offensive tweets

Joey Barton appears in court over alleged offensive tweets

13 February 2025

The former footballer is accused of online offences towards Jeremy Vine and Lucy Ward.


Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence

Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence

Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence

13 February 2025

In the event of a peace deal, the former prime minister said a ‘military presence across land, air and sea’ should be considered.


What’s behind the UK’s unexpected return to growth?

What’s behind the UK’s unexpected return to growth?

What’s behind the UK’s unexpected return to growth?

13 February 2025

The ONS said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December after zero growth in the previous three months.


Officer’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, chief constable tells funeral

Officer’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, chief constable tells funeral

Officer’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, chief constable tells funeral

13 February 2025

Pc Rosie Prior, who died as she stopped to helped at a road crash, has been given a full ceremonial funeral at York Minster.


Chichester Cathedral announces 950th anniversary celebrations

Chichester Cathedral announces 950th anniversary celebrations

Chichester Cathedral announces 950th anniversary celebrations

13 February 2025

A new choral piece has been composed as part of the festivities.


McGregor could be cross examined over statement on key CCTV footage

McGregor could be cross examined over statement on key CCTV footage

McGregor could be cross examined over statement on key CCTV footage

13 February 2025

The mixed martial arts fighter had been ordered by an Irish court not to share the CCTV footage which was used in the civil case against him.


Reports of Flynn’s ‘hit list’ of SNP MSPs just speculation, says Gray

Reports of Flynn’s ‘hit list’ of SNP MSPs just speculation, says Gray

Reports of Flynn’s ‘hit list’ of SNP MSPs just speculation, says Gray

13 February 2025

The Scottish Health Secretary said the party wants the ‘best possible candidates’ for next year’s Holyrood election.


Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

13 February 2025

Mike Kane, whose portfolio includes aviation, said a third runway at the country’s biggest airport will boost productivity beyond London.


Number of patients waiting over 12 hours after A&E admission reaches record high

Number of patients waiting over 12 hours after A&E admission reaches record high

Number of patients waiting over 12 hours after A&E admission reaches record high

13 February 2025

Experts urged the Government to address issues in social care to tackle delayed discharges.


Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

13 February 2025

Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.


Elizabeth line train drivers to strike in pay dispute

Elizabeth line train drivers to strike in pay dispute

Elizabeth line train drivers to strike in pay dispute

13 February 2025

Aslef workers employed by MTR on the popular line, which runs through central London, will walk out on four dates.


TalkTalk and O2 top Ofcom quarterly complaints figures

TalkTalk and O2 top Ofcom quarterly complaints figures

TalkTalk and O2 top Ofcom quarterly complaints figures

13 February 2025

EE, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile were the least complained-about mobile providers, according to the regulator’s data.


Tractor protest forces Prime Minister to abandon visit to building site

Tractor protest forces Prime Minister to abandon visit to building site

Tractor protest forces Prime Minister to abandon visit to building site

13 February 2025

Around a dozen noisy agricultural vehicles blocked the road near where Sir Keir Starmer had been expected to speak to the media.


Cutting teachers could save £500m a year as pupil numbers fall, report suggests

Cutting teachers could save £500m a year as pupil numbers fall, report suggests

Cutting teachers could save £500m a year as pupil numbers fall, report suggests

13 February 2025

The Scottish Government has pledged to keep teacher numbers at their 2023 level for the foreseeable future.


Huw Edwards removed from Doctor Who as episode is put back on iPlayer

Huw Edwards removed from Doctor Who as episode is put back on iPlayer

Huw Edwards removed from Doctor Who as episode is put back on iPlayer

13 February 2025

In the original version of the programme, Edwards voice can be heard as part of a televised BBC news report.


I am not in the game of being pressured by men, says SNP MSP standing down

I am not in the game of being pressured by men, says SNP MSP standing down

I am not in the game of being pressured by men, says SNP MSP standing down

13 February 2025

Audrey Nicoll’s Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat had briefly been targeted by SNP colleague Stephen Flynn.


Brothers deny assaulting police at Manchester Airport

Brothers deny assaulting police at Manchester Airport

Brothers deny assaulting police at Manchester Airport

13 February 2025

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, both of Rochdale, are to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court.


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