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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/poLkJtU via IFTTT

Alistair Darling: Gordon Brown says briefings against ex-chancellor unfair

The former prime minister hails the "integrity" of Lord Darling following his death aged 70. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zYArJKl via IFTTT

Government intervenes in Abu Dhabi's bid to buy Telegraph

The UK will take a closer look at the sale of the Telegraph and Spectator titles to Gulf investors. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hW36XOV via IFTTT

Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SCVtvZE via IFTTT

PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says

The largest ever real-world study found PrEP to work extremely well as a preventative treatment. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qDtRo6l via IFTTT

Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids

Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31EJ0kO via IFTTT

Leasehold ban not included in housing reform law

Ministers say the ban will be added to the law at a later stage, raising doubts about its inclusion. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/T93RHMv via IFTTT

England to get new national park as part of nature plan

Sites under consideration could include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/T01CJEw via IFTTT

Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/t4W1cPL via IFTTT

Stormont deadlock: Government-DUP talks in 'final, final stages'

But Chris Heaton-Harris says he is not going to set a timeline on negotiations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lgRIGPF via IFTTT

Striking unions to be required to keep schools open

The government announces plans to introduce minimum service levels in schools from next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sC6P40g via IFTTT

Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EdvNQIS via IFTTT

Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting in Elgin Marbles row

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who wants the Parthenon Sculptures returned, is "disappointed" the meeting has been called off. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KOFLxi5 via IFTTT

James Cleverly issues Commons apology for 'inappropriate language'

Home secretary admits using "inappropriate language" to describe Labour MP - but not Stockton North. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nzjdB9G via IFTTT

'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0qCLW2E via IFTTT

New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EKa7Wgd via IFTTT

Leasehold reforms: Michael Gove confident bill will pass by next election

The bill would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend their lease or buy their freehold. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UnSkr0u via IFTTT

Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BOqrNDt via IFTTT

Autumn Statement 2023: National Insurance and more key announcements by Jeremy Hunt

Here's what you need to know about Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's tax and spending plans for the year ahead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DTCoM0H via IFTTT

Swindon man denied bail over Justin Tomlinson MP stalking claims

The man allegedly sent MP Justin Tomlinson threatening and abusive messages about Israel and Gaza. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DRizyso via IFTTT

Labour unlikely to meet its £28bn green pledge at all

The pledge had already been watered down. Now a Labour source says it is unlikely to be fulfilled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gvdmXYz via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Brexit means buck now stops with government on immigration

After leaving the EU, the UK can't blame the bloc for rising migration figures, Chris Mason writes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aVRBsOE via IFTTT

Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xc7LWea via IFTTT

Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Xc7LWea via IFTTT

Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable

Ex-home secretary says government must "act now", after figures estimated record net migration last year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9Esjuwd via IFTTT

Tory candidate resigns after trans comments

A complaint was made against Nick Rose over comments about transgender issues and immigration. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Ya6JhGV via IFTTT

China: WHO seeks data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children

Chinese media report that children's hospitals in parts of the country are overwhelmed with sick children. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uO63fth via IFTTT

James Cleverly denies calling Stockton North derogatory term

Local MP Alex Cunningham alleges the swear word was used during Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CEl6bH4 via IFTTT

Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2esa73w via IFTTT

Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Km3cfkU via IFTTT

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xwIQUlv via IFTTT

'Poor' NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths, says group

The BBC has found interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/95IXxNg via IFTTT

Government borrows more than expected in October

Public borrowing was higher than most economists had forecast last month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SMqo0rB via IFTTT

Covid inquiry: Chris Whitty to appear after Vallance says pair had different opinions

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7ZCh9tB via IFTTT

Can electricity pylons ever be beautiful?

With Jeremy Hunt expected to announce £1,000 boost for households living near pylons, could better design calm objections? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9nia6LE via IFTTT

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aW6ARyc via IFTTT

‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NyYT14X via IFTTT

Bob Stewart MP to stand down after racial abuse conviction

Bob Stewart was found guilty of a racially aggravated offence, telling a man to "go back to Bahrain". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qZToeOI via IFTTT

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wmUzsE5 via IFTTT

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt to announce money off bills for homes near new pylons

The chancellor will unveil the plan, aimed at speeding up electricity upgrades, in his Autumn Statement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BCdgKLS via IFTTT

Laura Kuenssberg: Reshuffle deals drama but voters more worried about wallets

Rishi Sunak brought back an ex-PM and is defiant on Rwanda - but voters are focused on their wallets, says Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/B2fO8WT via IFTTT

Levelling up risks damaging faith in high street revival, report says

Less than a quarter of people questioned thought their high street was improving, research finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8TRYh0J via IFTTT

My anxiety is back since ADHD medication ran out

Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aqO0Prh via IFTTT

NHS talking therapy recommended for menopause symptoms

It could be used instead of, or with, HRT for hot flushes and sleep changes, says new guidance. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mSF5TNU via IFTTT

More illness among young affecting work ability

They are now likely to say ill-health affects their job as the middle-aged did 10 years ago. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gVSwTBc via IFTTT

Suella Braverman: No flights before election under PM's Rwanda plan

"Tinkering with a failed plan" will not achieve the government's aims, the former home secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GQWfRA4 via IFTTT

More women to get contraceptive pill from chemists in England

A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NTPat8M via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Eyebrows raised over Sunak's Plan B for Rwanda

Rishi Sunak is determined to be seen to take this on but scepticism is justified, says the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3zaXsRO via IFTTT

Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza stance

A number of the party's shadow ministers were among 56 Labour MPs backing an immediate ceasefire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/i9EuWe8 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak says Rwanda merry-go-round must end

It follows a Supreme Court ruling that a policy to send illegal migrants to Rwanda was unlawful. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4HMdoAi via IFTTT

NHS England promises to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5DQhiXa via IFTTT

Suffolk MP Therese Coffey says she nearly died due to stress

The Suffolk MP tells the BBC how she was particularly ill while working in government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/21OMNRH via IFTTT

How David Cameron made his shock comeback to frontline politics

Talk of getting the former prime minister on board intensified after Conservative party conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/m4G1Iyw via IFTTT

Chris Mason: A 'direct, unflinching assault'

The former home secretary isn't going quietly and isn't finished yet, says the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FWAKsPv via IFTTT

What was the strategy behind Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle?

Rishi Sunak wants to build a team more in his own image while trying to change the political dial. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KTJN046 via IFTTT

British-Palestinians ask PM for urgent meeting over Gaza

A group accuses the government of "double standards" in its handling of Palestinians in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CP9cuGB via IFTTT

PM facing tough week on Braverman and Rwanda

The BBC's political editor looks ahead to a possible reshuffle and a crunch court ruling on Rwanda. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uPWdroy via IFTTT

Overseas doctors will remain 'crucial' despite recruitment drive - regulator

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/81ujzBN via IFTTT

Indi Gregory: Life-support withdrawn from critically ill baby

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ndu8jPc via IFTTT

NHS board named in Glasgow hospital corporate homicide probe

It follows the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IR7uOQr via IFTTT

Suella Braverman: Shapps won't back home secretary's language on policing

He distances himself from the home secretary's language, but says it is "proper" to debate the issue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4tHB7A0 via IFTTT

How area once dubbed 'tent city' cut rough sleeping

Bringing support services and emergency beds under one roof helps keep people in Milton Keynes off the streets. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/dnDu3OY via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak condemns violence on day of protests in London

Counter-protesters made up the "vast majority" of arrests as 300,000 marched calling for a Gaza ceasefire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cmqwutA via IFTTT

Fake audio of Sadiq Khan is not a crime, says Met

Police probe phoney content purporting to show the mayor of London commenting on Remembrance events. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5WrhULu via IFTTT

Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/71gZFsr via IFTTT

Arkansas man receives world's first eye transplant

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/p7YzlU3 via IFTTT

UK's first Covid mega lab for sale

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory is being marketed to businesses in the life sciences sector. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4GsAERJ via IFTTT

Minister Michael Matheson racks up £11k roaming fee on parliament iPad

Michael Matheson said he was using the device for constituency work while on holiday in Morocco. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yDpe1gS via IFTTT

FM accused of misleading parliament over WhatsApps

The government has published a new timeline of when it was asked to provide evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/s1TJOc0 via IFTTT

Gaza: Welsh Parliament calls for ceasefire

The Welsh Parliament has backed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza in a vote that divided the Senedd. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DFdCZ8R via IFTTT

Beyoncé's Cardiff gig crowd was scanned for paedophiles

Facial recognition was also used to search for terrorists, a police and crime commissioner says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XuKiWDS via IFTTT

Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over Gaza

Labour's Imran Hussain says his view on Gaza "differs substantially" from that of leader Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xflZjpu via IFTTT

Pro-Palestinian march ban would be last resort - Met

Thousands are due to attend a London march, planned for Armistice Day, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DziryAd via IFTTT

Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid on TV - ex-adviser

Boris Johnson suggested being injected with Covid on TV would calm public fears, ex-adviser says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HhqiSMa via IFTTT

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JksxHLc via IFTTT

Humza Yousaf speaks of family tears after Gaza evacuation

Members of the first minister's family have reunited in Scotland after his wife's parents escaped Gaza. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fk02dlj via IFTTT

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as 'pro-death squad'

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oXZw7R6 via IFTTT

Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VlMCNcX via IFTTT

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as 'pro-death squad'

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oXZw7R6 via IFTTT

Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5Ru2O1o via IFTTT

NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HgxEwhR via IFTTT

Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UjPESpA via IFTTT

Conservative Party: Ex-chairman raised MP rape allegations with police - report

Jake Berry reportedly wrote to officers over the failure to deal with allegations against a Tory MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/0HpAdo1 via IFTTT

Why do we itch when reading about bedbugs?

Experts explain why just thinking about bedbugs can leave us feeling itchy. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MqlTGro via IFTTT

Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LrAdzyI via IFTTT

Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LrAdzyI via IFTTT

What could be in the 2023 King's Speech?

We take a look at the measures that might feature in the government's law-making plans for this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/NSEQj6v via IFTTT

No targeted mental health support for flood-hit farmers

The government rejects calls to provide new funding for mental health support for farmers in crises. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aILtpDG via IFTTT

Children's health warning system rolled out by NHS

The concerns of families and carers will be at the heart of a new early-warning system, the NHS says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6ZiMBzw via IFTTT

Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZBzFOEw via IFTTT

AI friends and optional jobs - Sunak and Musk share future hopes

The prime minister and tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/z7mpWX2 via IFTTT

Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog

Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xJRzIiC via IFTTT

Wales right on Covid lockdown - ex-Boris Johnson aide

Boris Johnson's communications chief says the Welsh government correctly used three-week firebreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5JvXpwH via IFTTT

Boris Johnson asked scientists if hair dryer could kill Covid, says ex-aide

Former adviser Dominic Cummings says the ex-PM asked top scientists about a video making the claim. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tUceCXL via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TAY7gy6 via IFTTT