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New GP contract ‘will see more GPs quit and patients wait longer for care’

New GP contract ‘will see more GPs quit and patients wait longer for care’

New GP contract ‘will see more GPs quit and patients wait longer for care’

06 March 2023

NHS England sent a letter to GPs on Monday imposing a new contract.


Hancock ‘discussed withholding learning disability hub if MP opposed lockdown’

Hancock ‘discussed withholding learning disability hub if MP opposed lockdown’

Hancock ‘discussed withholding learning disability hub if MP opposed lockdown’

06 March 2023

The allegation emerged in the leaked trove of the former health secretary’s WhatsApp messages.


Scotland could be wealthier within 10 years of independence, Kate Forbes says

Scotland could be wealthier within 10 years of independence, Kate Forbes says

Scotland could be wealthier within 10 years of independence, Kate Forbes says

06 March 2023

The Scottish Finance Secretary is one of three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Prime Video to move towards BBFC age ratings after new agreement

Prime Video to move towards BBFC age ratings after new agreement

Prime Video to move towards BBFC age ratings after new agreement

06 March 2023

BBFC research found the majority of parents as well as teenagers wanted consistency with ratings across all services.


Angus Robertson: ‘No doubt’ in backing Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

Angus Robertson: ‘No doubt’ in backing Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

Angus Robertson: ‘No doubt’ in backing Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

06 March 2023

Mr Yousaf has so far come out top in terms of SNP parliamentary endorsements.


Pay rise will be a lifeline for some firefighters, union leader says

Pay rise will be a lifeline for some firefighters, union leader says

Pay rise will be a lifeline for some firefighters, union leader says

06 March 2023

Firefighters have voted to accept a pay deal, aimed at averting strike action.


‘Concerning race disparities in missing people cases must be addressed’

‘Concerning race disparities in missing people cases must be addressed’

‘Concerning race disparities in missing people cases must be addressed’

06 March 2023

The responsible officer for the Police Race Action Plan has pledged to work to increase trust and confidence from minority ethnic communities.


King invites leading institutions to reaffirm loyalty to him at historic ceremony

King invites leading institutions to reaffirm loyalty to him at historic ceremony

King invites leading institutions to reaffirm loyalty to him at historic ceremony

06 March 2023

Twenty-seven ‘privileged bodies’ will make loyal addresses to Charles in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace this week to honour his reign.


Threatened seabirds may have ‘lifeline’ with potential sandeel fishing ban

Threatened seabirds may have ‘lifeline’ with potential sandeel fishing ban

Threatened seabirds may have ‘lifeline’ with potential sandeel fishing ban

06 March 2023

The Government has begun a consultation which may lead to a ban on fishing for an important source of food for puffins and kittiwakes.


Keir Starmer meets Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ahead of International Women’s Day

Keir Starmer meets Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ahead of International Women’s Day

Keir Starmer meets Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ahead of International Women’s Day

06 March 2023

The Labour leader met the former Tehran prisoner during a roundtable event with Iranian and Kurdish women.


King to deliver message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch

King to deliver message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch

King to deliver message at first Commonwealth Day service as monarch

06 March 2023

Charles will be joined by Camilla, William and Kate at the Westminster Abbey service during the Commonwealth Year of Peace.


Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

06 March 2023

The murderer’s actions should make everyone in policing ‘hang their heads in shame’, a senior officer said.


Women can do anything if they wish, say female Second World War veterans

Women can do anything if they wish, say female Second World War veterans

Women can do anything if they wish, say female Second World War veterans

06 March 2023

Marie Scott and Mildred Schutz served in the British armed forces during the war.


Two men appear at court in connection with death of man in Greenock

Two men appear at court in connection with death of man in Greenock

Two men appear at court in connection with death of man in Greenock

06 March 2023

Two men aged 22 and 28 have appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court in connection with the death of Neil Canney.


Nigerian politician paid doctor to find organ donor for his daughter, court told

Nigerian politician paid doctor to find organ donor for his daughter, court told

Nigerian politician paid doctor to find organ donor for his daughter, court told

06 March 2023

Ike Ekweremadu denies offering to reward his sick daughter’s prospective kidney donor.


Apology after Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Apology after Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Apology after Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

06 March 2023

Couzens pleaded guilty to three charges of indecent exposure, with three further counts to lie on court file.


Jurors in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder trial told to put emotion aside

Jurors in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder trial told to put emotion aside

Jurors in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder trial told to put emotion aside

06 March 2023

Jurors for the trial of Thomas Chapman were told there was likely to be a ‘lot of security’ around the court but they should not be affected by it.


UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’

UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’

UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’

06 March 2023

The nation’s average pay gap widened by 2.4 percentage points to 14.4% in 2021, accountancy giant PwC found in its Women in Work index.


Cramped and grotty rooms go on display at Ikea to highlight plight of homeless

Cramped and grotty rooms go on display at Ikea to highlight plight of homeless

Cramped and grotty rooms go on display at Ikea to highlight plight of homeless

06 March 2023

The so-called Real Life Roomsets have gone on display at Ikea’s Birmingham, Warrington, Bristol and Hammersmith stores.


Government should not be within ‘ivory tower in Edinburgh’ – Yousaf

Government should not be within ‘ivory tower in Edinburgh’ – Yousaf

Government should not be within ‘ivory tower in Edinburgh’ – Yousaf

06 March 2023

The SNP leadership contender said he would commit £25 million to turning empty homes into new housing.


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