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Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

23 June 2021

It comes amid concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the medical workforce.


Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

23 June 2021

Another senior officer has rejected claims of institutional corruption in the force.


First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

23 June 2021

The cyber seed produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices.


Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

23 June 2021

Baltacha, who was committed to introducing the sport to disadvantaged children in her adopted home town of Ipswich, died aged 30 from cancer in 2014.


Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

23 June 2021

It uses sound waves to help destroy tissue that can prompt unwanted movements in people with ‘essential tremor’.


Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

23 June 2021

The number of workers who are satisfied with life has fallen over the past year, research indicates.


Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

23 June 2021

The technology giant has defended its tight security and strict guidelines, arguing loosening them would make users less safe.


Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

23 June 2021

Alice-Lee Bunting was five in 2001 when she had to run a gauntlet of abuse and missiles as she walked to school in north Belfast.


Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

23 June 2021

The Government is to update its guidance for foreign travel on Thursday.


More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

23 June 2021

The gender gap in unpaid household work ‘remained persistently high’ however, an ONS survey found.


UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

23 June 2021

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite PMI report came in at 61.7, down from a reading of 62.9 last month.


Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

23 June 2021

Ministers want to overhaul the planning system, but are being warned measures fall short on cutting emissions and protecting people from heatwaves.


Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

23 June 2021

Media minister John Whittingdale said the Government was still in discussions with Uefa over who could attend the matches.


Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

23 June 2021

Facebook and Instagram must do more to combat online dangers facing children, Molly Russell’s father has said.


Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

23 June 2021

The comments came after outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he had received a personal assurance that changes would be made to the Protocol.


Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

23 June 2021

The former head of news and current affairs at the channel said a private buyer would be unlikely to want to fund such reporting,


Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

23 June 2021

NHS staff are angry at the Government for recommending a 1% wage increase.


Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

23 June 2021

High street businesses struggled to pay their rent during the pandemic.


Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

23 June 2021

John Whittingdale was questioned over Government policies on free school meals and Universal Credit.


Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

23 June 2021

Jess de Wahls’ work was removed from the gift shop after she was accused of being transphobic, which she denies.


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