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Government urged to quicken health reform pace a year after rogue surgeon report

Government urged to quicken health reform pace a year after rogue surgeon report

Government urged to quicken health reform pace a year after rogue surgeon report

23 March 2021

Ian Paterson was jailed for carrying out unnecessary surgery leading to an inquiry into how he was able to do so.


Overhaul of armed forces massively important for Scotland, says minister

Overhaul of armed forces massively important for Scotland, says minister

Overhaul of armed forces massively important for Scotland, says minister

23 March 2021

Alister Jack said the restructuring of the UK’s armed forces would secure jobs and bring investment to Scotland.


Whitty warns of coronavirus surge to come as UK marks year since lockdown

Whitty warns of coronavirus surge to come as UK marks year since lockdown

Whitty warns of coronavirus surge to come as UK marks year since lockdown

23 March 2021

Professor Chris Whitty said there will ‘definitely’ be another surge in cases at some point.


Priti Patel to announce ‘biggest overhaul of asylum system in decades’

Priti Patel to announce ‘biggest overhaul of asylum system in decades’

Priti Patel to announce ‘biggest overhaul of asylum system in decades’

23 March 2021

Last year about 8,500 people arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats and the majority claimed asylum, the Home Office said.


Brothers, three and five, send hundreds of thank you cards to frontline workers

Brothers, three and five, send hundreds of thank you cards to frontline workers

Brothers, three and five, send hundreds of thank you cards to frontline workers

23 March 2021

‘Kindness is our religion,’ the boys’ mother said.


Public backs more robust safety measures for online gambling, poll suggests

Public backs more robust safety measures for online gambling, poll suggests

Public backs more robust safety measures for online gambling, poll suggests

23 March 2021

The Gambling Health Alliance found just 8% of gamblers and 5% of non-gamblers would oppose a £2 limit to online slots.


Stormont leaders reflect on lockdown anniversary

Stormont leaders reflect on lockdown anniversary

Stormont leaders reflect on lockdown anniversary

23 March 2021

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill acknowledged that the powersharing Executive could have handled aspects of the Covid-19 response differently.


Birthday wishes for Princess Eugenie as she turns 31

Birthday wishes for Princess Eugenie as she turns 31

Birthday wishes for Princess Eugenie as she turns 31

23 March 2021

The royal family and Sarah, Duchess of York posted messages for the princess.


Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

23 March 2021

A survey by the National Cyber Security Centre suggests eight in 10 Britons fear themselves, friends or family falling victim to cyber crime.


#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

23 March 2021

On the one-year anniversary of the nation entering lockdown, the challenge #LastNormalPhoto has been trending.


Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

23 March 2021

Some areas may face several ‘exceptional danger’ days a year by 2080, which currently only happen every 50-100 years.


Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

23 March 2021

Foreign ministers from the Nato alliance will consider how to respond to Russia’s ‘destabilising activities’.


Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

23 March 2021

The operation was described as ‘hugely significant’.


Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

23 March 2021

BetterUp was founded in 2013 and provides mobile-based professional coaching, counselling and mentorship.


Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

23 March 2021

The First Minster spoke at Holyrood on the anniversary of the UK first going into lockdown.


Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

23 March 2021

The duchess has recorded a video message of support for the scheme.


Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

23 March 2021

Christie’s said the painting fetched a world auction record for the artist.


Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

23 March 2021

The proposal would mean a rise in Air Passenger Duty for flights to locations such as Australia, Japan and Thailand.


Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

23 March 2021

Several scientists have said the risks of importing variants that are resistant to vaccines affect the chances of holidaying overseas.


Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

23 March 2021

Methotrexate reduced dementia cases by 29% in people with the condition, research suggests.


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