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Sugary cereals and yoghurts must remove child-friendly packaging – health group

Sugary cereals and yoghurts must remove child-friendly packaging – health group

Sugary cereals and yoghurts must remove child-friendly packaging – health group

14 August 2023

Research found Lidl, Aldi and Nestle products with such packaging had the highest average sugar levels.


Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris

Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris

Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris

14 August 2023

It is a quarter of a century from the Real IRA atrocity – which cost the life of 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.


Government hands NHS £250m in bid to tackle waiting times

Government hands NHS £250m in bid to tackle waiting times

Government hands NHS £250m in bid to tackle waiting times

14 August 2023

The funding is part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery plan published in January.


Priti Patel condemns plans for asylum seeker accommodation at former air base

Priti Patel condemns plans for asylum seeker accommodation at former air base

Priti Patel condemns plans for asylum seeker accommodation at former air base

14 August 2023

The former home secretary claimed there had been an ‘alarming and staggering’ lack of clarity from her old department.


Virtual services recommended to tackle obesity crisis

Virtual services recommended to tackle obesity crisis

Virtual services recommended to tackle obesity crisis

14 August 2023

It is hoped treating patients online will save the NHS time and money.


Asda says its overall carbon footprint decreased by 7% in 2022

Asda says its overall carbon footprint decreased by 7% in 2022

Asda says its overall carbon footprint decreased by 7% in 2022

14 August 2023

The UK retail giant released the annual update on its progress towards its environmental targets on Monday.


Starmer says Labour will ‘smash class ceiling’ for working people

Starmer says Labour will ‘smash class ceiling’ for working people

Starmer says Labour will ‘smash class ceiling’ for working people

14 August 2023

Sir Keir said his party would strengthen workers’ rights, ahead of a visit to Rutherglen and Hamilton West.


Welsh health minister accuses Barclay of ‘naked political hit’ in NHS comparison

Welsh health minister accuses Barclay of ‘naked political hit’ in NHS comparison

Welsh health minister accuses Barclay of ‘naked political hit’ in NHS comparison

14 August 2023

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said waiting lists in the Welsh NHS compare unfavourably with England.


Bank of England outage hits key payments systems processing billions

Bank of England outage hits key payments systems processing billions

Bank of England outage hits key payments systems processing billions

14 August 2023

The central bank said it had resolved a technical issue which stopped the system for around six hours on Monday.


Study shows promise of Parkinson’s therapy for alcohol use disorder

Study shows promise of Parkinson’s therapy for alcohol use disorder

Study shows promise of Parkinson’s therapy for alcohol use disorder

14 August 2023

The study found that implanting a specific type of molecule in the brain may prevent a return to excessive alcohol use after a period of abstinence.


Murder accused took ‘vigilante route’ after girlfriend’s rape claim, court hears

Murder accused took ‘vigilante route’ after girlfriend’s rape claim, court hears

Murder accused took ‘vigilante route’ after girlfriend’s rape claim, court hears

14 August 2023

Michael Hillier denies the murder of Liam Smith in Wigan.


Dissidents blamed for posting PSNI data leak document on wall

Dissidents blamed for posting PSNI data leak document on wall

Dissidents blamed for posting PSNI data leak document on wall

14 August 2023

Almost 3,000 PSNI officers have inquired about potential damages following the massive PSNI data leak last week.


Operation Warm Welcome for Afghans has not lived up to potential – think tank

Operation Warm Welcome for Afghans has not lived up to potential – think tank

Operation Warm Welcome for Afghans has not lived up to potential – think tank

14 August 2023

More In Common said there had been failings in areas including housing and accommodation, funding and integration of Afghans into local communities.


Britain should welcome international students who want to study here – Ucas boss

Britain should welcome international students who want to study here – Ucas boss

Britain should welcome international students who want to study here – Ucas boss

14 August 2023

Clare Marchant’s comments come amid warnings UK students could lose out to international applicants in the competition for places at top universities.


Three remain in hospital following campsite car crash

Three remain in hospital following campsite car crash

Three remain in hospital following campsite car crash

14 August 2023

Nine people were injured after a Ford Fiesta ploughed into people and a tent at Newgale campsite in Pembrokeshire on Saturday night.


Sunak’s a Swiftie, No 10 indicates, after reports he went to Taylor Swift gig

Sunak’s a Swiftie, No 10 indicates, after reports he went to Taylor Swift gig

Sunak’s a Swiftie, No 10 indicates, after reports he went to Taylor Swift gig

14 August 2023

The Prime Minister reportedly attended a Taylor Swift concert and a cycling class devoted to her music during his US holiday.


Third of English homes at risk of overheating in future, say analysts

Third of English homes at risk of overheating in future, say analysts

Third of English homes at risk of overheating in future, say analysts

14 August 2023

Smaller, overcrowded or urban houses are more susceptible to heat and more likely to be inhabited by poorer families, the Resolution Foundation said.


Lessons may be learned after Legionella detection on asylum seeker barge – No 10

Lessons may be learned after Legionella detection on asylum seeker barge – No 10

Lessons may be learned after Legionella detection on asylum seeker barge – No 10

14 August 2023

The Government is standing by the use of barges to house migrants, amid a blame game about the response to the situation on the Bibby Stockholm.


‘Cinderella hunt’ after owner of shoe shop mends broken wedges left outside

‘Cinderella hunt’ after owner of shoe shop mends broken wedges left outside

‘Cinderella hunt’ after owner of shoe shop mends broken wedges left outside

14 August 2023

Peter Corke, the owner of a shoe repair store in Lancaster, spotted the broken footwear on the doorstep of his store on Saturday morning.


Safety warning after teenager seen doing one-armed press-up on level crossing

Safety warning after teenager seen doing one-armed press-up on level crossing

Safety warning after teenager seen doing one-armed press-up on level crossing

14 August 2023

Secret cameras placed at level crossings have caught people doing ‘dangerous’ things on the tracks, prompting a warning from Network Rail.


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