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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJPEnuv via IFTTT

NHS to stress biological sex in ward allocations

Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards in England, the government is proposing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ernCXSG via IFTTT

'The NHS deserves better' says defecting Tory MP

Dr Poulter, who works part time as a doctor, says he struggled to "look my NHS colleagues in the eye". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Yh6HBg via IFTTT

Salmond says independence plan is price for Yousaf support

The Alba leader demands the SNP focus on independence rather than "divisive" identity politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLljTAf via IFTTT

'The NHS deserves better' says defecting Tory MP

Dr Poulter, who works part time as a doctor, says he struggled to "look my NHS colleagues in the eye". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UlQpAKV via IFTTT

See reaction when minister asks if Congo is different country to Rwanda

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vq4mi5Y via IFTTT

Labour's rail plan 'unfunded', says minister

The transport secretary says there is “nothing” in Labour’s plan that will make rail services better for passengers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ld5Dpf4 via IFTTT

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7Ch8ug via IFTTT

Minister Chris Philp's Rwanda question raises eyebrows

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WlMXDJo via IFTTT

Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030

The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9P2EnI via IFTTT

Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pz7ORrn via IFTTT

Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' - Sturgeon

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken after her husband was charged over embezzling SNP funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ltvofra via IFTTT

Sunak announces increase in defence spending

The prime minister said the world is "the most dangerous it's been since the end of the Cold War". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1f3BxOz via IFTTT

Cooper on Rwanda bill: Extortionate scheme that has failed

The shadow home secretary said the government should use the money to "boost border security". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHDYMbu via IFTTT

First flights to Rwanda in 10 to 12 weeks - Sunak

The PM says there is a "loud minority" who will try to stop government plans to send migrants to Rwanda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9oPckl via IFTTT

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wXv7ZQT via IFTTT

Parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China

Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icKbDfM via IFTTT

Minister defends government's record on climate

Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OcVk4IG via IFTTT

SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal

Scottish Green members are to  vote on whether to remain in government  after the SNP ditched key climate change targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQlwZAv via IFTTT

Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign

Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSnqGKb via IFTTT

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bK7dYS6 via IFTTT

Labour unveils plans for new housing on 'grey belt'

Low-quality green belt areas will be classed as "grey belt" and targeted for development, Labour say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGmaSN4 via IFTTT

Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head

In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOGt03a via IFTTT

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMWfocI via IFTTT

Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss book

The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoG1P7y via IFTTT

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5aozEZ7 via IFTTT

Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech

The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QosyWqi via IFTTT

Chris Mason: How mayors became the fashionable thing in England

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fyiusp8 via IFTTT

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5aozEZ7 via IFTTT

Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP

Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people". from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9Mt0Lj via IFTTT

Are taxes going up or down?

The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dpt4wuS via IFTTT

Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections

Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7xfVl8 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Smoking ban represents a political legacy for PM

It has cross-party support but Tory opposition shows a 'fractious' party, says political editor Chris Mason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxijwRy via IFTTT

Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel

The prime minister will speak to Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss how to prevent escalation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e1Tz5Pu via IFTTT

Watch: Iran suffered 'double defeat' - Lord Cameron

The UK foreign secretary says Iran carried out a very significant attack, "but fortunately, it was a failure". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWFVlXG via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LaYq3D via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LaYq3D via IFTTT

Watch: Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins and shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper are the main political guests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsvFgJo via IFTTT

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CA5JFR3 via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IyVXK9j via IFTTT

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwkiLPS via IFTTT

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwkiLPS via IFTTT

David Cameron heads to Brussels for Gibraltar talks

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CycaLPN via IFTTT

Hospital patient spent nine days in 'locker room'

Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTta0b4 via IFTTT

First migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/waQfnSE via IFTTT

Pressure grows over rough sleeping clampdown

More than 30 groups warn the government that fining or arresting people risks stigmatising the homeless. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6wMq3VC via IFTTT

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TltE38i via IFTTT

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4v16rH via IFTTT

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EkTGWPi via IFTTT

Shop staff assault to be specific criminal offence

The PM says shops must be able to trade free from abuse but Labour argues ministers have been slow to act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYXzPrd via IFTTT

David Cameron meets Trump in Florida during US visit

The foreign secretary met the Republican frontrunner before heading to Washington DC for talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VJ2PFap via IFTTT

Wragg quits as vice chair of 1922 Committee

The MP leaves his role as vice chair of the 1922 committee, after sharing MPs' personal phone numbers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ap6QHg via IFTTT

Labour vows to fund pledges by tackling tax dodgers

The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government warns that more taxes will result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gBCAb58 via IFTTT

Lord Bamford retires from the House of Lords

Lord Bamford, the executive chairman of JCB, stepped down on 1 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Ec1bGU via IFTTT

Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex

Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZxlDz0O via IFTTT

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2glqMmF via IFTTT

Abolish Foreign Office, former top diplomats say

A new Department for International Affairs with modernised premises and a broader remit is proposed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOKPnlD via IFTTT

Lib Dems unveil special needs support plan

Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85wAHxc via IFTTT

Greens promise council powers to 'tame' private rents

The Green Party launch their local election campaign with a demand for more affordable homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EuFPv4N via IFTTT

Government delays decision on incinerator opposed by Steve Barclay

Permits for new incinerators are temporarily banned, including one the environment secretary opposes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/425conz via IFTTT

PM marks six months since start of Israel-Gaza war

Rishi Sunak says Israel has the right to defend itself but he is "shocked by the bloodshed" in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFY0e1k via IFTTT

Shameful to call for UK to end arms sales to Israel, says Johnson

Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MByPbOU via IFTTT

GMB staff scrap strike over sex harassment claims

Employees had claimed reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pFrIx4w via IFTTT

Mercer given deadline for Afghan inquiry challenge

The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ToZFhVd via IFTTT

Another moment of instability for Northern Ireland

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's arrest and resignation is a pivotal moment for the DUP, says the BBC's Chris Mason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZ6lOB9 via IFTTT

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jf0BIbY via IFTTT

NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says

A radical rethink of how neurodiversity is treated is needed for the NHS to keep up, a think tank warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3OwxdhE via IFTTT

Food price fears as Brexit import charges revealed

Fees of up £145 will be levied on imports of fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7AkREPx via IFTTT

Labour commits to Tory childcare expansion plan

From this week, working parents with two-year-olds will be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RoWBK1r via IFTTT

Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths

But the prime minister stops short of saying arms sales to Israel should be suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoYb6hs via IFTTT

Mercer challenging order to give names to inquiry

The minister has refused to reveal who told him about alleged war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAcEpgK via IFTTT

Katie Price low calorie diet advert banned

The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6zVSoNT via IFTTT

JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over hate crime law

The Harry Potter author described several transgender women as men in a series of social media posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vzw5hNQ via IFTTT

Millions get a pay rise as minimum wage increases

Above inflation wage-hikes are set to benefit 2.7 million low-paid workers and apprentices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jGgCBQ via IFTTT

Diabetes patients offered artificial-pancreas tech

The rollout of new devices for thousands in England with type 1 diabetes is hailed as a landmark moment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QeSC4AR via IFTTT

Study aims to break brain injury link to depression

Half of those admitted to hospital with a brain injury report depression in the following year, research suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ktn57Zb via IFTTT

Dowden blames Chinese groups for two cyber-attacks

The deputy PM says the UK and international partners will expose China for "ongoing patterns of hostile activity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ofg3BVH via IFTTT

Patients dying needlessly due to A&E delay - study

Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIo0Za3 via IFTTT