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Poorest ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Poorest ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Poorest ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

26 September 2021

New analysis highlights stark inequalities in the NHS waiting list.


Police divers search river ahead of Cop26

Police divers search river ahead of Cop26

Police divers search river ahead of Cop26

26 September 2021

During the conference itself Ministry of Defence Police will provide an armed policing presence on the river.


Number of homes snapped up by buyers this year ‘will be highest since 2007’

Number of homes snapped up by buyers this year ‘will be highest since 2007’

Number of homes snapped up by buyers this year ‘will be highest since 2007’

26 September 2021

Buyers rushed to make stamp duty savings in the first half of 2021 and made lifestyle and location changes.


Big Issue vendors in charge of special edition to mark magazine’s anniversary

Big Issue vendors in charge of special edition to mark magazine’s anniversary

Big Issue vendors in charge of special edition to mark magazine’s anniversary

26 September 2021

The magazine is marking its 30th anniversary with interviews from vendors across the country.


MSPs consider plans for licensing scheme for Airbnb-style short-term lets

MSPs consider plans for licensing scheme for Airbnb-style short-term lets

MSPs consider plans for licensing scheme for Airbnb-style short-term lets

26 September 2021

The Scottish Government wants hosts to be licensed.


Educate consumers about their effect on supply chains, expert says

Educate consumers about their effect on supply chains, expert says

Educate consumers about their effect on supply chains, expert says

26 September 2021

Almost two thirds of UK shoppers are resigned to missing out due to shortages and delays this Christmas, a survey has found.


This is our reward, says group of Afghan interpreters ‘left behind by the UK’

This is our reward, says group of Afghan interpreters ‘left behind by the UK’

This is our reward, says group of Afghan interpreters ‘left behind by the UK’

26 September 2021

The group of seven has collectively worked for UK Government authorities for more than 40 years.


Harry and Meghan call for vaccine equity in New York speech

Harry and Meghan call for vaccine equity in New York speech

Harry and Meghan call for vaccine equity in New York speech

26 September 2021

It was part of Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event calling on leaders to adopt a fairer policy.


Foreign HGV driver visa plan ‘insufficient’ to fix Christmas supply chain issues

Foreign HGV driver visa plan ‘insufficient’ to fix Christmas supply chain issues

Foreign HGV driver visa plan ‘insufficient’ to fix Christmas supply chain issues

25 September 2021

Industry bodies said consumers and businesses faced ‘another less than happy’ festive season if the offer was not made more generous.


Starmer pledges education reforms to make children ‘ready for life’

Starmer pledges education reforms to make children ‘ready for life’

Starmer pledges education reforms to make children ‘ready for life’

25 September 2021

The package set out by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would include lessons on pensions and mortgages.


Starmer: Every child will leave education ‘ready for work’ after Labour reforms

Starmer: Every child will leave education ‘ready for work’ after Labour reforms

Starmer: Every child will leave education ‘ready for work’ after Labour reforms

25 September 2021

Labour would introduce compulsory work experience and reform the curriculum, Sir Keir Starmer said.


Channel 4 and More4 off air due to ‘technical problem’

Channel 4 and More4 off air due to ‘technical problem’

Channel 4 and More4 off air due to ‘technical problem’

25 September 2021

Viewers said their screens were showing a still from a programme for about 25 minutes before returning to normal broadcasting.


Harry and Meghan meet UN official ahead of concert calling for vaccine equity

Harry and Meghan meet UN official ahead of concert calling for vaccine equity

Harry and Meghan meet UN official ahead of concert calling for vaccine equity

25 September 2021

Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina Mohammed met the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ahead of their attendance at Global Citizen Live.


Distributors working hard to replenish stocks, petrol body says

Distributors working hard to replenish stocks, petrol body says

Distributors working hard to replenish stocks, petrol body says

25 September 2021

People have been queueing over the past two days to fill up on fuel, leaving some forecourts low on stock.


Temporary visas to be given to 10,500 foreign workers to keep Christmas on track

Temporary visas to be given to 10,500 foreign workers to keep Christmas on track

Temporary visas to be given to 10,500 foreign workers to keep Christmas on track

25 September 2021

The Ministry of Defence will also provide examiners to boost the number of HGV tests available amid a shortage of drivers.


Corbyn calls for music and poetry at every meeting to tempt people to socialism

Corbyn calls for music and poetry at every meeting to tempt people to socialism

Corbyn calls for music and poetry at every meeting to tempt people to socialism

25 September 2021

The former Labour leader said people reached political conclusions by many different routes.


Corbyn: ‘Crazy beyond belief’ for UK to enter defence pact with US and Australia

Corbyn: ‘Crazy beyond belief’ for UK to enter defence pact with US and Australia

Corbyn: ‘Crazy beyond belief’ for UK to enter defence pact with US and Australia

25 September 2021

The former Labour leader said he wanted to live in a peaceful world.


Man sought in connection with teacher’s murder ‘must be found’ – Met Police

Man sought in connection with teacher’s murder ‘must be found’ – Met Police

Man sought in connection with teacher’s murder ‘must be found’ – Met Police

25 September 2021

Police are still searching for a third man in connection with the murder of Sabina Nessa a week after her body was found in Cator Park, Kidbrooke.


Mother vows to continue campaigning against knife crime after son’s death

Mother vows to continue campaigning against knife crime after son’s death

Mother vows to continue campaigning against knife crime after son’s death

25 September 2021

Hawa Haragakiza’s son, Tamim Ian Habimana, died after being stabbed in Woolwich in July.


Low income families to be hit by triple budget blow, says think tank

Low income families to be hit by triple budget blow, says think tank

Low income families to be hit by triple budget blow, says think tank

25 September 2021

The Resolution Foundation said inflation, rising energy bills, the looming social care tax and the benefits cut could leave households worse off.


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