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NHS data sharing will streamline services, says health minister

NHS data sharing will streamline services, says health minister

NHS data sharing will streamline services, says health minister

21 October 2024

The Government has announced plans for a ‘single patient record’ which will summarise all of a patient’s health information.


No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

21 October 2024

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.


Thousands of drivers suffer major delays with two M25 closures

Thousands of drivers suffer major delays with two M25 closures

Thousands of drivers suffer major delays with two M25 closures

21 October 2024

Parts of the motorway are expected to remain closed throughout Monday.


Divers search overnight for man who went into reservoir

Divers search overnight for man who went into reservoir

Divers search overnight for man who went into reservoir

21 October 2024

One person was rescued after two people were reported going into the water at Dovestone Reservoir on Sunday afternoon, Greater Manchester Police said.


Flood warnings remain as Storm Ashley lashes Britain and Ireland

Flood warnings remain as Storm Ashley lashes Britain and Ireland

Flood warnings remain as Storm Ashley lashes Britain and Ireland

21 October 2024

A wind alert remained in place on Monday morning.


King lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people

King lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people

King lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people

21 October 2024

Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave in the capital, Canberra, to verbally attack the King.


Spice products recalled over fears of undeclared peanut traces

Spice products recalled over fears of undeclared peanut traces

Spice products recalled over fears of undeclared peanut traces

21 October 2024

The list of products recalled includes a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.


Schools in Swinney’s constituency to close due to strike

Schools in Swinney’s constituency to close due to strike

Schools in Swinney’s constituency to close due to strike

21 October 2024

Trade union Unison rejected a previous pay offer, which has since been imposed on staff.


Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans

Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans

Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans

21 October 2024

The Chancellor said it was ‘right’ that Cabinet ministers had attempted to get the best settlements possible for their departments.


Gamer grandmother says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’

Gamer grandmother says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’

Gamer grandmother says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’

21 October 2024

Cath Bowie was introduced to Fortnite by her grandson.


Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

21 October 2024

The latest stage of the early release policy comes into force on Tuesday.


More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

21 October 2024

Around 1,100 more inmates will leave prisons on Tuesday.


What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

21 October 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Monday’s front pages.


Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

20 October 2024

The Government is reported to be considering a £100 million cut to the budget for environmental land management schemes.


Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

20 October 2024

Corporal Christopher ‘Gilly’ Gill died near Brecon, Wales, on Wednesday October 16.


Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

20 October 2024

Dancer and model Danielle Peazer was dating Payne until 2013, and continued to be friends with him.


JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

20 October 2024

The author claims both the Labour and Conservative parties offered her the honour.


‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

20 October 2024

A neighbour said they heard a ‘mighty bang’ and the roof ‘came off’ in an explosion and fire at a house on Saturday that killed one person.


Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

20 October 2024

The latest a poll could have been held was March next year.


Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

20 October 2024

The Defence Secretary rejected the Russian ambassador’s claim the UK was waging a ‘proxy war’ against Moscow in Ukraine.


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