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GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’

GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’

GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’

13 August 2023

It comes after a poll found some practices had to stop taking bookings for routine appointments due to staffing issues and rising demand.


Afghan scholars studying in UK urge Government to grant them leave to remain

Afghan scholars studying in UK urge Government to grant them leave to remain

Afghan scholars studying in UK urge Government to grant them leave to remain

13 August 2023

The current cohort of Afghan Chevening students say they are stuck in limbo and face the possibility of having to return home.


Six incidents of wrong-way driving on motorways

Six incidents of wrong-way driving on motorways

Six incidents of wrong-way driving on motorways

13 August 2023

Three men were killed when a stolen van being driven the wrong way on the M606 crashed head-on with a taxi near Bradford, West Yorkshire.


Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

13 August 2023

Motoring groups described the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered.


Stoke-on-Trent should become UK video games industry hub, says MP

Stoke-on-Trent should become UK video games industry hub, says MP

Stoke-on-Trent should become UK video games industry hub, says MP

13 August 2023

Conservative former minister Jonathan Gullis said he was willing to ‘kick down’ any door needed to make the plan a reality.


Statutory sick pay down by nearly a 10th in real terms under Tories, says SNP

Statutory sick pay down by nearly a 10th in real terms under Tories, says SNP

Statutory sick pay down by nearly a 10th in real terms under Tories, says SNP

13 August 2023

The party also said the UK is the ‘sick man of Europe’ when it comes to supporting ill employees.


Cash transactions dipped in July amid poor weather, says Post Office

Cash transactions dipped in July amid poor weather, says Post Office

Cash transactions dipped in July amid poor weather, says Post Office

13 August 2023

July’s figures indicate consumers may have started tightening their belts, or they may just reflect the poor weather, the Post Office said.


Brooch created by craftsman who made ceramics for royals goes on display

Brooch created by craftsman who made ceramics for royals goes on display

Brooch created by craftsman who made ceramics for royals goes on display

13 August 2023

Karel Nekola’s brooch is on display at Kirkcaldy Galleries, Fife.


George Harrison’s mother: Love him do but cut the screams to please please me

George Harrison’s mother: Love him do but cut the screams to please please me

George Harrison’s mother: Love him do but cut the screams to please please me

13 August 2023

Letters from Louise Harrison to teenager Janet Gray in the 1960s are being put up for sale.


Scottish firm working towards ‘transformative’ early blood test for Alzheimer’s

Scottish firm working towards ‘transformative’ early blood test for Alzheimer’s

Scottish firm working towards ‘transformative’ early blood test for Alzheimer’s

13 August 2023

Scottish Brain Sciences is collaborating with Roche Diagnostics on the project.


Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

13 August 2023

The Educational Institute of Scotland says short-term temporary contracts are driving new teachers away from the industry.


Halting progress on net zero could burden consumers with extra costs, PM warned

Halting progress on net zero could burden consumers with extra costs, PM warned

Halting progress on net zero could burden consumers with extra costs, PM warned

13 August 2023

The Association for Decentralised Energy suggested that delaying or abandoning green policies could lead to more costs for the consumer in future.


What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

13 August 2023

Images of the Lionesses adorn the front pages after they reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup.


What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

13 August 2023

Images of the Lionesses adorn the front pages after they reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup.


Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

12 August 2023

Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats


Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

12 August 2023

A real-terms fall in pay has fuelled many of the strikes, the Resolution Foundation said.


Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

12 August 2023

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has warned teenagers to expect lower grades this year than last year.


Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

12 August 2023

The former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multi-million pound partnership helping with a modernisation drive in the country.


Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

12 August 2023

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas.


Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

12 August 2023

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the highlights of the year for many sky gazers.


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