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Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'

Richard Walker had tried to become a Tory MP but has quit the party on the eve of the annual conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/D4SiTsX via IFTTT

Laura Kuenssberg: Rishi Sunak needs political superpowers to make his rebrand work

Whether it's shifting green targets or a HS2 wobble, there is political cost to PM's changes, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zSgRQZG via IFTTT

Green Party plans to double membership fees amid legal woes

A bitter legal battle could take between £200,000 and £400,000 out of the Green Party's election war chest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tH89DON via IFTTT

Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'

The chancellor looks set to face calls ahead of the party's conference from senior Tories to cut taxes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xTXgqOP via IFTTT

What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?

The prime minister wants more students to study maths and English until the age of 18. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/m94wXkt via IFTTT

Sunak vows to end 'hare-brain' road schemes

PM says measures like 20mph zones should not be forced on drivers but Labour accuses him of hypocrisy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sPKtv4O via IFTTT

Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Doses for men could be reduced from the current 20 or so to around five, a trial suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kPea1Z7 via IFTTT

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MQCwoD8 via IFTTT

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mvG7WUA via IFTTT

UK Europe's 'dirty man' after oil field approval, says minister

Wales' Climate Change Minister Julie James says Rosebank decision makes UK "dirty man of Europe". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Sv1IbaA via IFTTT

Windsor Framework: UK-EU body to meet ahead of Brexit deal's next step

James Cleverly and Maros Sefcovic are not expected to attend Thursday's Joint Committee meeting. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aGedZ0f via IFTTT

Ex-minister Fergus Ewing suspended from SNP over rebellions

The Inverness and Nairn MSP has criticised government policies and a power-sharing deal with the Greens. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qR0EAhj via IFTTT

Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MIa2qTj via IFTTT

Leaders grapple with the politics of Rosebank oil field

The PM is accused of recklessness after a new oil field is approved but he says he is being pragmatic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GvTFjUC via IFTTT

Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status

Party drops promise to remove some charity tax perks but says it will implement VAT on fees. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uGlg3YT via IFTTT

Boris Johnson given green light to build swimming pool

The former prime minister's plans at his new home had been threatened by the presence of great crested newts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5Yyn9uN via IFTTT

UK's first consumption room for illegal drugs given go-ahead

It will involve users taking their own illegal drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Frhnfx9 via IFTTT

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust admits failures over deaths

Christie Harnett, 17, and another woman took their own lives at separate hospitals in Middlesbrough. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OLFXms8 via IFTTT

GB News suspends Laurence Fox over comments about journalist Ava Evans

In a segment on the channel, Fox made disparaging remarks about PoliticsJOE reporter Ava Evans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OI9DxmW via IFTTT

20mph: Police investigate threats to Mark Drakeford over new speed limit

First minister reveals that he's received threats to his physical safety over Wales' new 20mph law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/voxfKS2 via IFTTT

HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief

Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lPJ1Y0B via IFTTT

Ros Atkins on… How the HS2 plan changed over the years

The BBC’s analysis editor looks at the delays, spiralling costs and cuts affecting the proposed high speed rail line. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OMiCBgS via IFTTT

Addenbrooke's Hospital children's bone marrow transplant service opens

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VUQT4tx via IFTTT

Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community

Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/psH1LUZ via IFTTT

Suella Braverman asks if UN refugee rules are fit for modern age

The home secretary will tell an audience in the US the 1951 international agreement is "unworkable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MCcgR5 via IFTTT

GPs' lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says

Asthma and Lung UK says people with breathing difficulties are being denied the diagnosis they need. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oIPgR9D via IFTTT

Newcastle Hospitals blames computer error for losing patient letters

The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Wb238iL via IFTTT

Warning sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GmjDRNz via IFTTT

PM on HS2: We need to get on and deliver it properly

Rishi Sunak says "there are spades in the ground everywhere" for the HS2 rail project. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MLsed0r via IFTTT

'Not going to save country by bankrupting British people'

Suella Braverman says Rishi Sunak is being "pragmatic" about the move to net zero. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3N2wCIB via IFTTT

HS2: Backlash against scrapping Manchester link grows

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said abandoning the extension risked creating a "north-south chasm". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EoZyKIk via IFTTT

Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown

The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WOkPfjL via IFTTT

State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss

The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YJjTHdA via IFTTT

Lobbyists take close-up look at Lib Dems

Businesses and campaigners say they have gravitated towards a party with a sense of optimism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SovlXFJ via IFTTT

Net zero: Rishi Sunak 'destroying' UK green credibility, says Yanis Varoufakis

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday guest Yanis Varoufakis attacked the PM's 'incompetence and cynicism'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xGTPFZ7 via IFTTT

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey denies housebuilding u-turn

The party backs projects led by local communities, not developers, Sir Ed Davey says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xAMTKFG via IFTTT

HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project over soaring costs - Shapps

Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zkeoGyb via IFTTT

Gladstone descendant: Sunak completely wrong on slavery

The descendant of the 19th Century PM urges the UK government to apologise for its part in slavery. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tWA74Nu via IFTTT

What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises

Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1xAQgZU via IFTTT

Coogan and Vorderman back Liberal Democrats' electoral reform pledge

The pair say they will vote tactically to support a move to proportional representation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OgaiTbd via IFTTT

John Curtice: Lib Dems are losing votes to Labour

The polling guru says the party is struggling to attract voters who would like to rejoin the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iaNKOuE via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/g8BraU2 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: The week politics changed gear

Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Q57AcCZ via IFTTT

HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of HS2

The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zGgFfqt via IFTTT

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IMYcJg2 via IFTTT

Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GB4dxWc via IFTTT

RAF Scampton: Home Office ordered to stop work on asylum centre

Council planners say the work has breached planning conditions and must cease. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/itDNRAp via IFTTT

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZJX7RLE via IFTTT

Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt

The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5HdStQV via IFTTT

Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum

Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S4I8sFc via IFTTT

Voters aren’t talking about Brexit, says Lib Dem leader

Re-joining the EU isn't on the agenda, Sir Ed Davey says as the Lib Dems gather for their annual conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/eKfmQjq via IFTTT

Ex-Commons Speaker John Bercow to star in US Traitors

The second season of the murder-mystery game sees the Love Island winner and ex-Commons Speaker compete. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/F2acnSU via IFTTT

Labour tries to clarify Starmer comments on EU relationship

Tory ministers have seized on the Labour leader's comments at a summit on not diverging from the EU. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/puCaYSq via IFTTT

Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis

A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6xEl7Up via IFTTT

Get a grip on greener housebuilding and pollution rules, government told

A Lords committee warns that the government risks missing housebuilding and environmental targets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/iwfSNgR via IFTTT

Chris Mason: PM gambles as he walks towards blizzard of criticism

Rishi Sunak had avoided stoking Tory infighting, but has now done just that, says our political editor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/g3UFcpq via IFTTT

Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins

Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CQWp0rP via IFTTT

PM's green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman

But the dilution of green policies has sparked anger among some Tories and opposition parties. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yG2xRK3 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Attention-grabbing leak turbocharges climate politics

Sunak's mooted changes to net zero targets are far from tinkering at the edges, our political editor writes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cixX9dI via IFTTT

Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sYtTnb9 via IFTTT

MP Lee Anderson broke rules with Commons rooftop ad, report says

Mr Anderson used a House of Commons rooftop to film a promo for his GB News show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rRlaWCJ via IFTTT

Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

The department's response will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gi2GDQs via IFTTT

Number of English schools with Raac rises to 174

The government says 27 more educational settings in England are affected by crumbling concrete. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4rF0oXj via IFTTT

No proof politicians debanked over views - watchdog

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over the closure of Nigel Farage's bank account. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WOyzjNg via IFTTT

Hull cataract patient brings legal action over vision loss

John Stabler says the pain he felt after routine surgery was like being hit "with a sledgehammer". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZjJcgHo via IFTTT

Court clash over move to block Scotland's gender reforms

The Scottish legislation was blocked by UK ministers - and now that decision is being challenged in court. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/keiJNzM via IFTTT

Double doctors' strike - what you need to know

Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ELKM8vZ via IFTTT

Chronic migraines have forced me to quit, says Dehenna Davison

The Conservative MP says health problems have sometimes made it "impossible" to do her job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sgwcXq1 via IFTTT

Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise

The rollout has been brought forward as a precaution against a highly-mutated new Covid variant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/idaYuEH via IFTTT

Labour will seek re-write of Brexit deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pPKOAth via IFTTT

No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour

Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hi1HRVe via IFTTT

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/peJlxbd via IFTTT

Entertainment industry has questions to answer after Brand allegations - Cleverly

Comedian Russell Brand has denied sexual assault allegations, with scrutiny also on the TV business. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/J8LnTVD via IFTTT

James Cleverly refuses to say if he raised Parliament spy claim with China

The foreign secretary says he has talked about the "interference in our democracy" with China. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1QESFbp via IFTTT

Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - damned if they dare, damned if they don't?

When Keir Starmer unveils a policy it is roundly attacked - is this the price of getting a hearing? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QwJk5m6 via IFTTT

Jewish group steps up pressure on Keir Starmer

Jewish Voice for Labour says the party may have broken equality laws over its treatment of JVL members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IkvrcDb via IFTTT

Labour blueprint says tough spending rules 'non-negotiable'

The party sets out its "iron-clad" fiscal rules in a policy blueprint, seen by the BBC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KQSm7gr via IFTTT

Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government

The deal with Port Talbot's steelworks could mean as many as 3,000 job losses across the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SXcGnhI via IFTTT

Tory minister hid in cupboard to avoid Hillsborough families, says ex-PM

Theresa May says the unnamed minister evaded the families by hiding in a cupboard in 2010. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BAwDCbk via IFTTT

Honour-based abuse: Government rejects calls for legal definition

The government has rejected MPs' calls to establish a legal definition of honour-based abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CQDF1OG via IFTTT

Tata Steel: Thousands of job losses must be managed - Drakeford

Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/emJsCWw via IFTTT

Wimbledon: Tory MP Stephen Hammond to stand down at next election

The Wimbledon MP is the among 40 Tories to announce they will not contest the next general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/0LY3nNk via IFTTT

Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines

There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DGKcXfQ via IFTTT

UK, France and Germany to keep nuclear sanctions on Iran

The three nations say Iran is in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal by producing enriched uranium. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/u1chCM2 via IFTTT

Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s

The findings, which had been a mystery for decades, give new ideas for treating the disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zDq2J7t via IFTTT

NHS waiting lists, strikes and political promises

Rishi Sunak has acknowledged that his promise to cut NHS waiting lists in England is in doubt. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8OStfA6 via IFTTT

People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hIjTfmt via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Parties battle to be seen as the UK's housebuilders

A government defeat gets to the heart of one of the biggest issues in contemporary domestic politics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fqQzdsK via IFTTT

England's only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close

The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XtGIOK7 via IFTTT

New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands

The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1azi02t via IFTTT

France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pOhkRi7 via IFTTT

Government defeated over axing pollution rules

Labour leads a Lords rebellion on removing restrictions on water pollution to build new homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3uJxXPA via IFTTT

Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9iQjxn7 via IFTTT

DUP being pressured by hard-line unionists, says Baker

Northern Ireland's second largest party walked out of the power-sharing executive 19 months ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/dnSsMuI via IFTTT

Labour's Angela Rayner calls Tory levelling up 'a sham'

Labour's deputy leader says her party will prioritise employment rights to spread opportunities. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IXTMV3Y via IFTTT

Angela Rayner stalls on triple lock pensions commitment

Labour's deputy leader echoes Rishi Sunak in refusing to commit to the policy at the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Fx6fas7 via IFTTT

Government may have broken law over sewage - watchdog

The UK's independent watchdog has been investigating Defra and the EA for failure to meet environmental law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5eZmnYg via IFTTT

Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested

Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rían, became critically ill with the infection. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/h5yHl9r via IFTTT

Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

Trainees are being abused by senior male surgeons, a major analysis given to the BBC reveals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KnDdkiC via IFTTT

Raac discovered in Houses of Parliament but poses 'no immediate risk'

The collapse-prone concrete is found in one area but poses "no immediate risk", a spokesman says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IsJar5F via IFTTT

China Parliament spy claims spark call for extra staff vetting

Staff of politicians who focus on foreign policy should face enhanced security checks, a Labour MP says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/EJcoZFK via IFTTT

Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon

The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dnGjOqE via IFTTT

Parliament researcher rejects China spying claims

In a statement issued through his lawyers, the man said he felt "forced to respond" to media accusations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NWuHxKm via IFTTT

Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/l108mqS via IFTTT

Government facing pressure to rethink China stance

Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uh5FOAs via IFTTT

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/juWAl29 via IFTTT

Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xZoB5SM via IFTTT

Spy claims turbocharge debate on UK's China stance

Rishi Sunak has attempted to warm up relations with Beijing, but some Tory MPs want a tougher line. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XaKeOGL via IFTTT

UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vueGBx2 via IFTTT

Daniel Khalife: About 40 inmates moved from Wandsworth prison after escape

Security protocols were in place at Wandsworth, a minister says, adding the move is out of caution. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/M7UKg0I via IFTTT

Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveys his concerns to China about interference, a No 10 spokesperson says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pZ4IB1b via IFTTT

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UmzXksV via IFTTT

Laura Kuenssberg: Inside the high-stakes soap opera that led to political chaos

Key players tell Laura Kuenssberg how six years of political turbulence rocked the British state. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/O4jGS5P via IFTTT

DUP boycott: Will champagne corks pop for end of stalemate?

As MPs buzz with talk that the party is edging back towards Stormont, the coming weeks are crucial. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YP8BgEv via IFTTT

Concern as pandemic puppies reach difficult age

Dogs bought during lockdown may only now be starting to have behaviour problems, the RSPCA says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1foeqV3 via IFTTT

Fines threat over 'sadistic' animal abuse content

The government wants to fine social media companies millions for facilitating online animal abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6vtBa2U via IFTTT

'Stunning' council by-election victory for Lib Dems

The party says there is no safe Conservative seat in Shropshire after winning Worfield ward. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Mq9nIk via IFTTT

New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/D7hbIZW via IFTTT

Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids

There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Fxa4qiJ via IFTTT

MP Chris Pincher quits after losing groping appeal

The former Tory whip's resignation paves the way for another by-election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CY6pvMo via IFTTT

Bleeding disorder: 'I'm trapped in my house and avoid family events'

Sharon Gregg, who bleeds from her nose, eyes and fingernails, calls for understanding of her rare disorder. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ujZ2g6U via IFTTT

How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3rP8ZjR via IFTTT

Keir Mather: The youngest MP starts work

Keir Mather, 25 years old, is the youngest member of parliament after being sworn in on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/m359ohD via IFTTT

Nicola Sturgeon makes first Holyrood speech since arrest

The former first minister backed her successor Humza Yousaf's plan to tackle child poverty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Oq1ShfU via IFTTT

Young autistic people dying despite warnings over care

BBC analysis of notices issued by coroners shows repeated failings in the care of autistic people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k4YXP9F via IFTTT

New law may block aid being spent on asylum seekers in UK, says watchdog

The Home Office is warned it may be blocked from using the foreign aid budget to house some asylum seekers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/N05fsvy via IFTTT

Disability and illness benefit changes proposed

The government says it hopes new work capability assessments reforms will come into force by 2025. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oAevP2Y via IFTTT

Caution over study suggesting under-50 cancer surge

Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GWOYNUx via IFTTT

13 schools with RAAC had building work scrapped

The schools were among those that lost out when Building Schools for the Future was cancelled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NpBEAOS via IFTTT

Labour seeks vote on schools RAAC repairs funding

The party wants access to documents about choices Rishi Sunak made on funding school repairs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oEYz3nV via IFTTT

Ban marketing vapes to children - senior Labour MP

Skittles and Tutti Frutti are examples of child-friendly vape brands Helen Hayes wants outlawed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wDp24Lh via IFTTT

Theresa May: Portrait of former prime minister unveiled

The picture of the UK's second female prime minister was painted by portrait artist Saied Dai. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CiyfBlp via IFTTT

Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device

They say the sterilisation device left them in pain - but the manufacturer defends its safety. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CEGDMqA via IFTTT

Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic

Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JALosT1 via IFTTT

Angela Rayner: Labour big-hitter who beat the odds

How Sir Keir Starmer's deputy overcame a difficult start in life to climb the ladder at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/k19EbwF via IFTTT

Chris Pincher loses Commons suspension appeal

The Commons watchdog had proposed the ban, calling the former Tory whip's conduct an abuse of power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8sFSGwf via IFTTT

Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton

A parliamentary inquiry finds Tory MP Sir Gavin bullied former chief whip Wendy Morton in texts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7db6UAh via IFTTT

By-election for Nadine Dorries MP's Bedfordshire seat due next month

The former culture secretary announced her intention to resign as an MP in June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/AuNVHa8 via IFTTT

Stroke survivor: 'A wheelchair will give me freedom'

A family are fundraising for their father after a stroke left him needing cranial surgery. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a4PtKHh via IFTTT

Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak

A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/njVHr67 via IFTTT

NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab

Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4pLJWmF via IFTTT

Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death

Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qKedvHj via IFTTT

Labour reshuffle: Sir Keir Starmer to shake up shadow cabinet

There is much speculation over what role Sir Keir may give his deputy leader Angela Rayner. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CHGMDb6 via IFTTT

Highest number of migrants cross Channel in 2023

Home Office data shows 872 migrants and 15 boats made the crossing on Saturday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/REUIznr via IFTTT

Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Chancellor says government must spend to ensure schools are safe from crumbly concrete from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KQc478g via IFTTT

Concrete crisis: Headteachers in weekend dash to make schools safe to open

Many are altering timetables and seeking new classrooms after having to shut unsafe concrete buildings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7x4vTrk via IFTTT

Will Rishi Sunak prove to be more than a good loser?

The PM steadied the Tory ship, but the coming months will see if he keeps it afloat, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/G3rcXnD via IFTTT

Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Wgf2ToC via IFTTT

Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7wiUYGN via IFTTT

Ulez: 171 reports of vandalised cameras logged by Met Police in two weeks

The total number of crime reports relating to Ulez cameras is now over 500, the Met Police says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/E5snm7R via IFTTT

UK economy makes stronger recovery during Covid

Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/z6ysb0I via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak's communication chief leaves Downing Street

The former ITV journalist Amber de Botton said it was "the right time to move on". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Af2CB6L via IFTTT

Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pR9xWQG via IFTTT

Scale of concrete risk in Scottish schools not yet known

Figures released under FOI in May suggested 37 schools in Scotland had been identified as containing RAAC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ILrympd via IFTTT

Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'

Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/o7Hy8h3 via IFTTT

Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS

The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kw710fu via IFTTT