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Lib Dems aim to force earliest possible Mid Beds by-election

The party is looking to kickstart the formal process for the vote when Parliament returns on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66671397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

Grant Shapps: Who is the new defence secretary?

The former energy secretary will now take on responsibility for the UK's response to the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/76Zj8vw via IFTTT

Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QhHwgfS via IFTTT

Forcing offenders into dock welcomed by families

Sabina Nessa's sister Jebina Islam says she is "delighted" by the change that puts relatives "first". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Cf2krhH via IFTTT

Ben Wallace: New UK defence secretary to be announced

Ben Wallace, who currently holds the role, announced his departure last month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/icnWMbL via IFTTT

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Afu4X3n via IFTTT

RSPB apologises for calling ministers 'liars' over environment pledges

The charity says its frustration at environment plans "led us to attack the people not the policy". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34Sq6Pn via IFTTT

Jonathan Arnott: Ex-UKIP high-flyer swaps politics for chess

Jonathan Arnott, once pretender to Nigel Farage's throne, tells the BBC how chess is his real passion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/u4emaRT via IFTTT

Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly

The foreign secretary defends his visit to China, but one MP likens it to "appeasement". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bOSp2U7 via IFTTT

Lucy Letby: NHS England 'persuaded' trust boss to take new job

The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/g1XzI45 via IFTTT

Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years

The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SAYJtFE via IFTTT

Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JdHt6x0 via IFTTT

Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first

The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rLfmW9j via IFTTT

Pollution rules could change to ease housebuilding

Laws designed to protect waterways have ended plans for thousands of homes, developers claim. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IhyK7M1 via IFTTT

'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9Gi8spB via IFTTT

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GHu4pUk via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: Migrant barge faces legal challenge over fire safety

Firefighters have raised concerns about overcrowding and fire exit access on the Bibby Stockholm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9aMkrWX via IFTTT

Every theft must be investigated, home secretary tells police

The home secretary says she wants to see a radical change in the way police tackle lower-level crimes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yUu1lMI via IFTTT

Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says extra money for public services must come from economic growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pxcBYoG via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries resigns: Labour and Lib Dems gear up for by-election battle

The Mid Bedfordshire seat is up for grabs after Nadine Dorries quit with a scathing resignation letter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/a1opNnx via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries' resignation letter in full

The Tory MP published the eviscerating letter she wrote to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HcU3GSN via IFTTT

Tory MP Nadine Dorries quits Commons seat

Tory MP Nadine Dorries resigns Commons seat, two months after promising to quit, telling PM "history will not judge you kindly" from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7pybli1 via IFTTT

Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait

Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kXx3urj via IFTTT

Energy price cap: What is it and will bills continue to go down?

The cap which sets typical household energy bills is expected to drop slightly from October. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/68ZFf4b via IFTTT

Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid

Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Rqea1xy via IFTTT

Menstrual blood tests could aid women's healthcare

Little is known about menstrual blood but some firms think testing it could improve healthcare. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vYtgRlk via IFTTT

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tsa7CLj via IFTTT

Asylum backlog rises to record high - figures

The number of asylum applications has also increased by almost a fifth in a year, the Home Office says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/St5iYvN via IFTTT

Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a 'systemic issue'

A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KVbxJ6r via IFTTT

NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MeKbI94 via IFTTT

Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice says it has seen a 17% rise the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hruwUkV via IFTTT

NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MeKbI94 via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries should lose Tory whip - Lib Dem leader Davey

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey visits Mid Bedfordshire as voters wait for their MP to formally resign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FUoHy7d via IFTTT

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IOJ6vQj via IFTTT

Youth mental illness drives rise in benefit claims, study suggests

There has been a sharp rise in people in their 20s and 30s claiming disability benefits, a think tank says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SU6QMjl via IFTTT

NHS whistleblowers warn of 'unsafe' A&E staff shortages

Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HZPpunJ via IFTTT

UK-India trade talks enter 'final, trickier' stage - government sources

A deal could be struck within months - but sources say difficult areas of negotiation remain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/onVW9tf via IFTTT

Ipswich Hospital: 'Our daughter's childbirth death was preventable'

Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ytq9GFA via IFTTT

Ulez expansion: Ministers looked at using powers to block scheme

The charge for the most polluting vehicles will be expanded to all London boroughs next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7ZeHhr6 via IFTTT

Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog

Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HUY3Ieu via IFTTT

Grant Shapps visits Kyiv as UK backs Ukraine nuclear power

The government says a loan guarantee will help improve Ukraine's energy security. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wtjCeF4 via IFTTT

Parkinson's disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say

The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wpEYBvu via IFTTT

Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?

Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rDdtoYC via IFTTT

MRI scan could screen men for prostate cancer

The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ruXyUxW via IFTTT

Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors

Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BOek9i3 via IFTTT

Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?

Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rDdtoYC via IFTTT

How many bees does it take to seal an Act of Parliament?

Stuart Hood has a very important job as the Scottish Parliament's official beekeeper. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wPDLm4i via IFTTT

New test could speed up child illness diagnosis

Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P79bliz via IFTTT

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia over India cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yCGdoJZ via IFTTT

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden speaks about chemotherapy

Amy Dowden is having chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZRAa3UT via IFTTT

Jason Leitch concerned about winter amid Covid upswing

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5GxXfOm via IFTTT

Holiday firms urge PM to allow watchdog to fine airlines

Travel companies would like to see watchdog given extra powers to act over delays and cancellations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Rn1kBms via IFTTT

Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XQq8Ckg via IFTTT

Watch moment police arrest nurse Lucy Letby

The nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital is led from her home into a police car. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KfjdiFp via IFTTT

Nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering seven babies on neonatal unit

The 33-year-old is convicted of killing babies at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AZaImOj via IFTTT

Ulez: More than 300 cameras damaged or stolen in four months

Unofficial data mapping the damage to cameras suggests almost 500 have been vandalised or stolen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ujCKR6k via IFTTT

Daniel Venes: Hospital care 'fell far short', coroner rules

The 31-year-old had an "endless cycle of episodes of acute psychosis", the coroner said. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yqMNQ4H via IFTTT

Renewable energy: Minister blocks solar farms on Gwent Levels

A High Court challenge is launched after planning permission for two solar farms is refused. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gJ6LWic via IFTTT

Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants

The way organs are prioritised means those aged 26-40 wait four times longer for surgery than the over-60s. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/peNI1jn via IFTTT

World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday

Pubs trade body wants the government to allow them to serve alcohol on Sunday from 10:00. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iZKV0gf via IFTTT

MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6M0vPlT via IFTTT

Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns

People with disabilities continue to face discrimination in the UK, says a report. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xl0kOaE via IFTTT

Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer

The 17.5% increase over two years comes after the medics had planned to take strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FURYlm8 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support

The prime minister says it is difficult for people to understand the scale of energy bill help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vKyioXH via IFTTT

Jakarta: Living with asthma in the world's most polluted city

Jakarta residents like Farah are being told by their doctors to move out of the Indonesian capital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tqFBA3x via IFTTT

Gers figures: Scottish public spending deficit falls as oil revenues rise

The annual Gers figures show £19.1bn more was spent on Scotland than was raised in taxation last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vC7Jmyr via IFTTT

Councils failing to tackle anti-social behaviour, watchdog says

Cases cited include a victim being told a neighbour's 13-hour long party did not warrant action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/khxAsTp via IFTTT

Kirklees Council restricts all non-essential spending and recruitment

The cash-strapped West Yorkshire authority says the measures will help it to avoid bankruptcy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MiFPd8T via IFTTT

Rail fares in England to rise below inflation again in 2024

Fare increases in 2024 will again be held below the rate of inflation, says government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DWUg0ja via IFTTT

Eating disorder psychologist 'made patients sicker'

Multiple women say they were told to take part in 'bizarre' treatment practices by a psychologist. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qywl8sL via IFTTT

UK wages grow at record rate

Regular pay grew at an annual rate of 7.8% between April and June but the unemployment rate rose. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5A7qQpU via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge - health secretary

Steve Barclay insists ministers took 'instant action' to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm barge. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PjN1Qru via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge - health secretary

Steve Barclay insists ministers took 'instant action' to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm barge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PjN1Qru via IFTTT

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kZvOAeg via IFTTT

Alnwick mum aims to be first English Channel stoma swimmer

Gill Castle wants to be the first person in the world with a stoma to swim solo across the Channel. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eUAYH7g via IFTTT

Cervical cancer: Call for at-home smear tests in Wales

For women aged 25 to 64 a smear test can detect HPV and prevent cervical cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/e318J5D via IFTTT

Many cancer waiting time targets set to be dropped in England

NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XVldxjH via IFTTT

Two-thirds of cancer waiting time targets to be axed in England

NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XVldxjH via IFTTT

Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts

They would list the health and financial benefits of quitting and the support available in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f3kNAQ7 via IFTTT

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZciawCE via IFTTT

Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings

Labour says the "small boats nightmare" must end after six people died trying to cross the Channel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SkJn45e via IFTTT

Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yIVX6dt via IFTTT

Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yIVX6dt via IFTTT

Increase fuel duty to repair potholes - councils

UK spending cuts on pothole repair are among the most severe out of 13 major nations, local councils say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Zbrthn via IFTTT

Liberal Democrats: Rob Blackie named as London mayoral candidate

Rob Blackie served as then-party leader Charles Kennedy's director of research during the Iraq War. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vt3yMza via IFTTT

We can't take any more, says NHS as doctors strike

Junior doctors' four-day walkout is under way in England as the dispute over pay continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GdayjTf via IFTTT

Angus MacNeil: SNP MP announces expulsion from party after chief whip row

The Western Isles MP was suspended from the party's Westminster group last month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IViFHX3 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs

The PM took almost one flight a week, data show, as he's accused of abandoning climate leadership. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HazUTW4 via IFTTT

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/W6JTfMb via IFTTT

Theresa Villiers: Ex-environment secretary failed to declare Shell shares

Theresa Villiers apologises for failing to declare a stake in the oil firm worth over £70,000 for five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KTWXx98 via IFTTT

Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WRcVveM via IFTTT

Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WRcVveM via IFTTT

Oxford Street: Suella Braverman tells police to hunt down culprits

The kind of lawlessness seen in some US cities must not be allowed here, the home secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uMCgK8A via IFTTT

Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms

Marks & Spencer and WUKA are asking the government to remove a 20% tax on period pants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CibzFhM via IFTTT

Minister defends safety law on messaging apps

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/y3VtK80 via IFTTT

Fact-checking claims about asylum seekers

The Conservatives and Labour have made claims about asylum seekers - are they true? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Hf42Yma via IFTTT

Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5HzvImJ via IFTTT

Police won't take action on MP Gypsy site leaflet

Cabinet minister to face no action over leaflet asking if people want traveller site next to them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YLEtkhB via IFTTT

Winter Covid vaccines axed for under-65s

Only those aged 65 and over or in at-risk groups should be invited for jab, say UK experts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BYQxEA3 via IFTTT

Elections watchdog reveals it was hit by cyber attack

The Electoral Commission warns the public to be vigilant for unauthorised use of their personal data. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uSIUr25 via IFTTT

Welsh job fears over delayed defence radio project Morpheus

Ministry of Defence says plans to develop new communications system for military are delayed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/c645xRZ via IFTTT

Civil servants in Scotland made 58,000 card transactions

Data seen by BBC News shows fast-track airport services were bought for former FM Nicola Sturgeon. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/w9IFesE via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries faces move to force her out of Parliament

Nadine Dorries could be suspended if she does not attend Commons for six months, a senior Labour MP says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KZhPCR8 via IFTTT

GB News: Politicians' shows under scrutiny in new Ofcom investigations

Shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Philip Davies, Esther McVey and Martin Daubney are examined. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/l52hLQM via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: First asylum seekers to board barge

The barge, docked in Dorset, will house up to 500 people in plans critics have called inhumane. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mDfzGqo via IFTTT

Mother awake for 60 hours as son's care breaks down

NHS system for seriously ill people requiring home care is struggling to provide sufficient support. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gIfFpyx via IFTTT

Porton Down: Can this laboratory help stop the next pandemic?

James Gallagher meets the scientists who work at one of the most secretive research bases in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ym2DNYJ via IFTTT

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5ea7F2U via IFTTT

US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/G0nEWHO via IFTTT

Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking

Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gbtlfGu via IFTTT

NHS Wales: Doctors reject Welsh government 5% pay offer

Doctors' representatives will meet soon to decide whether to ballot for industrial action. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/dVsF7Jx via IFTTT

Ulez scrappage scheme extended to all Londoners

The move comes after the Labour Party's by-election loss in Uxbridge last month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/g6R7fMH via IFTTT

NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits

Ministers in England want to unlock spare capacity, but Labour accuse them of dither and delay. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ws5otnA via IFTTT

Chance discovery helps fight against malaria

Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/w7HZAit via IFTTT

Chess to get funding boost to foster young talent

England's chess body expects the government to back the national team financially for the first time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VbvUeDP via IFTTT

Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shift

The PM's change in tone has emboldened some Tories to call for an overhaul of the key climate target. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Qs0gyHo via IFTTT

Greenpeace protesters climb roof of Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home

The protest is against the decision to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences, Greenpeace says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Fxua4PT via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers will be on barge in coming weeks - Oliver Dowden

Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he is "confident" remaining issues with the Bibby Stockholm will be resolved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/N3ondiM via IFTTT

Future pandemic and extreme weather among key threats to UK

A new government register also warns of dangers posed by AI and disruption to energy supplies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OC0RnoZ via IFTTT

Bristol Labour Party members are racists, says paper editor

The editor of a black newspaper speaks out after Bristol mayor Marvin Rees lost an MP selection vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GpQXwxq via IFTTT

UK interest rates expected to rise for 14th time in a row

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise rates as it battles to slow soaring prices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TpJKkAC via IFTTT

GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct

Referrals for respiratory tests will also be allowed in bid to speed up diagnosis in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DEqvRLo via IFTTT

PM: We won't get to net zero by banning things

Rishi Sunak says the climate target should be met in a “pragmatic and proportionate way”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xuiRs07 via IFTTT

Sunak heckled at infected blood inquiry

As Rishi Sunak is questioned over the delays in paying compensation to victims, the families are not impressed with some of his answers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kNXUB3P via IFTTT

Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0u18D5b via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: No timeframe for migrant barge arrivals

The transport minister says final safety checks are still being carried out on the Bibby Stockholm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SwOJAhG via IFTTT

Dundee student expelled for sharing corpse video

The Dundee University student filmed the dissection of a body without permission. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Kez85iE via IFTTT

Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1HGLYmE via IFTTT

Circularity Scotland collapsed with debts of £86m

Companies House documents also show the non-profit firm was left with just £2.1m worth of assets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Osa0h7z via IFTTT

Sizewell C: MPs question if it will offer value for money

The government says it will give more detail about its funding plans for nuclear by the end of 2023. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/u74RcvW via IFTTT