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'The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home'

More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ePIsbct via IFTTT

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dSMHZYB via IFTTT

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PqLvDw via IFTTT

How 1960s tragedies triggered a life-saving law

Disasters like the Aberfan mining disaster scarred the nation but led to radical changes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQoqUm6 via IFTTT

Tories unveil yellow cards for leadership race

The six leadership candidates will get a warning and public dressing down if they personally attack rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J38AKOi via IFTTT

Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court

Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaKBV7p via IFTTT

Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'

Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XWtruax via IFTTT

‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3CTY5u via IFTTT

Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader

The 44-year-old, seen as a front runner to replace Rishi Sunak, promises to "renew" the Tory party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPb6N4l via IFTTT

Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person to join the race to replace Rishi Sunak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mO2FQd3 via IFTTT

Badenoch accuses rival campaign of dirty tricks

The potential Tory leadership contender says "dishonest" and damaging claims are being spread about her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HOXrsIR via IFTTT

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DSlyfV via IFTTT

Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjpZvni via IFTTT

Government delays university free-speech fines

Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EASXkiP via IFTTT

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLSOojn via IFTTT

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFGCS5k via IFTTT

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mwqtL7z via IFTTT

Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jwrohkM via IFTTT

Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader

The former security minister became the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgWlC4M via IFTTT

Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip

The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B3XMJCy via IFTTT

What's next for Jacob Rees-Mogg after election loss?

His name now sits with big name Tories who lost their seats in the election on July 4. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E8r63zM via IFTTT

We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9qGdfHU via IFTTT

Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IEY1xvb via IFTTT

Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7fsWik via IFTTT

Eluned Morgan likely to be Wales' first female FM

She is expected to become Welsh Labour leader unopposed after most of party's Senedd group backed her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GbQ3HxW via IFTTT

Labour must deliver or risk populist rise, say cabinet ministers

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Wes Streeting say Labour must restore faith in mainstream politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uiETnNU via IFTTT

Inside Labour's first fortnight in power

Laura Kuenssberg follows the story of Labour's first days in office with three key ministers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DtvdWba via IFTTT

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" just four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EDTF9Nq via IFTTT

Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise

The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvtIgqQ via IFTTT

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PXoEkQV via IFTTT

Gething rival backs health secretary for next FM

Eluned Morgan attracts the support of Jeremy Miles, who competed in the last leadership contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2q47EJu via IFTTT

Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6zWsto via IFTTT

UK government debt highest since 1962

Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6L0eqWA via IFTTT

NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage

Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpbWwmH via IFTTT

Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say

The new government has not said whether it supports Tory-era plans to overhaul Personal Independence Payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYlq1Um via IFTTT

My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgdxFbp via IFTTT

Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix'

There are measures to nationalise rail operators and speed up house building in Labour's first legislative programme since returning to power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygGNWwC via IFTTT

My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgdxFbp via IFTTT

Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts

BBC correspondents examine some of the key policies announced by Keir Starmer’s new government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9NJ1Fz via IFTTT

BMA debates response to child gender care review

It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mtENKu1 via IFTTT

Sir Keir Starmer and Simon Harris meet at Chequers

Both the prime minister and the taoiseach have spoken of their desire to "reset" British and Irish relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hPduHL3 via IFTTT

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/259WSX1 via IFTTT

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E7TNP2f via IFTTT

Woman denies assault after Farage milkshake attack

The Reform UK leader was showered in drink while launching his general election campaign last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1r7sGKw via IFTTT

Wales' FM Gething denies wrongdoing as he resigns

Vaughan Gething will stand down as Welsh first minister, only four months after taking the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xa1AoVB via IFTTT

Tories accept donation linked to convicted tycoon

Westminster Development Services Ltd, part-owned by Prakash Hinduja, gave the Conservatives £50,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0s3QwSe via IFTTT

UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTjUqiK via IFTTT

What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’

The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNTWQqO via IFTTT

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7pRfY8E via IFTTT

UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EzdRaWv via IFTTT

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?

Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8sGlFjN via IFTTT

Election abuse may have been coordinated - adviser

Yvette Cooper has been urged to set up a short inquiry to investigate the ‘dark underbelly’ of abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orlbzCE via IFTTT

Labour won back working class vote, says McFadden

The Labour Party has won back working class voters despite the challenge from Reform, according to Pat McFadden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zw6jGMs via IFTTT

Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine

University of Oxford researchers start in-human vaccine trial to treat highly fatal Marburg virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRLVecs via IFTTT

The Tories have lost. Now which voters should they chase?

The Conservatives are debating their future - but the path back to victory is not straightforward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKlP6Xm via IFTTT

Labour MP speaks out on death threats and election abuse

Rushanara Ali tells the BBC she needed police protection during her re-election campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6U9jdXF via IFTTT

Labour to set out plans to tackle prison overcrowding

The Justice Secretary warns prison system is on the "brink of total collapse" due to overcrowding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0wihEo via IFTTT

Lord Prescott removed from House of Lords

It marks the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than half a century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CAEMVY via IFTTT

PM says defence spending commitment 'cast iron'

He is travelling to Washington for a Nato summit where he will meet President Biden for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhJcCjg via IFTTT

Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns

The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLn0HFg via IFTTT

Candidate faced campaign 'intimidation and racism'

Jovan Owusu-Nepaul says his experiences while campaigning "put a fire in my belly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qm72E5G via IFTTT

Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7iv1zeK via IFTTT

Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7OAwRp via IFTTT

Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns

The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tg2kAjq via IFTTT

MP's call to end politician abuse after home attacked

The Stretford and Urmston Labour MP says on social media someone took a sledgehammer to his home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7x4ThK via IFTTT

Steal our ideas, Lib Dem leader urges government

Sir Ed also says his party will continue to argue for "fair votes" despite gaining many more MPs than Reform UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WUa8qgG via IFTTT

Starmer and Swinney to work together on 'common ground'

The new prime minister wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXBwnFl via IFTTT

Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Labour MPs to cabinet positions after landslide election victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tv4jG1n via IFTTT

New cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work

Today is the first full day in power for Labour after its landslide victory, which upended 14 years of Conservative rule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmgUQXd via IFTTT

Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bpvtneh via IFTTT

Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting

The new health secretary has said he spoke to the British Medical Association on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Slkc8xT via IFTTT

Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting

The new health secretary has said he spoke to the British Medical Association on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Slkc8xT via IFTTT

How the BBC reports polling day

The BBC is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open on election day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fwNGRnq via IFTTT

How the BBC reports polling day

The BBC is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open on election day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o8L6kAf via IFTTT

Lib Dems dive head-first into final week of campaign

Sir Ed Davey bungee jumps in a bid to encourage voters to "take the plunge" and vote Lib Dem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/avY3UQs via IFTTT

Parties stress core messages as election nears

As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KREuvhm via IFTTT

These seats have voted Tory for decades. That might be about to change

Can other parties really win seats that have mainly voted for the Conservatives for decades? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Skrm47X via IFTTT

Scottish election claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examines claims on public spending, the NHS, oil and gas jobs and water quality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDEQAnR via IFTTT

SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

SNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kcav9ns via IFTTT

Tory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapy

A report finds St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield had "supported" conversion therapy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glpCVDr via IFTTT

Could Labour 'stop the boats'?

Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MaLERJK via IFTTT