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Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'

Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NjZ6Fsi via IFTTT

Belfast public needle bin 'not a silver bullet'

A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dsNzMkX via IFTTT

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLIfr50 via IFTTT

King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAURyDG via IFTTT

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers

The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GNjO5EK via IFTTT

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQdZtpR via IFTTT

Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs

The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3w1Xkxb via IFTTT

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'

The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oB5finy via IFTTT

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes

The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gl91pRq via IFTTT

Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/arZBykN via IFTTT

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80TlvP5 via IFTTT

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XiUq8u via IFTTT

Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFNChv0 via IFTTT

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80TlvP5 via IFTTT

Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen

A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXHGuMb via IFTTT

Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn

Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0MsRCDz via IFTTT

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?

"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kUN5O4y via IFTTT

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4oySc9 via IFTTT

Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4hUP7r via IFTTT

MPs limber up for London Marathon

Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7HkhVpD via IFTTT

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIwBLh4 via IFTTT

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIwBLh4 via IFTTT

UK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'

Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gslvqc via IFTTT

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l3C8BMZ via IFTTT

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown

Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7LCFon via IFTTT

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8unPfE via IFTTT

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hnIpK9j via IFTTT

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4zmvYk via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VPZKgcn via IFTTT

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1RfxToy via IFTTT

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAxkdo6 via IFTTT

Hereditary Lords speak out on prospect of leaving Parliament

Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qfBD2me via IFTTT

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cJyovDg via IFTTT

Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published

Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5CL6KN via IFTTT

These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point

In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WsIXPAZ via IFTTT

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17XjqDP via IFTTT

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary

The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uxio7dE via IFTTT

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks

The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJQRitu via IFTTT

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iDFKUHL via IFTTT

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCz2RVg via IFTTT

Losing mum and seat in July was traumatic - Coffey

Former MP Therese Coffey says losing her 20,000 majority meant she could spend time with her mother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sN6K2nk via IFTTT

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NevRhDC via IFTTT

UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7XurNk via IFTTT

EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns

Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADIQ367 via IFTTT

Former MP paid 'six figures' for Big Brother stint

Former Conservative MP for Lichfield was the first to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9HmYPz via IFTTT

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEeAM7S via IFTTT

Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpayments

Some carers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds after being overpaid the benefit for years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FboVQjU via IFTTT

Man in court accused of threats to kill Farage

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qK5BZ90 via IFTTT

Blood test firm blamed for 'catalogue of disasters'

Synnovis' failure to provide the correct blood-test results amounts to a "scandal", the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S68Eqi5 via IFTTT

'Don't take too long to do right thing' - Hillsborough mum's plea to PM

On the 36th anniversary of Hillsborough Margaret Aspinall calls for the strongest new legislation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XexnMrR via IFTTT

'Good chance' of US-UK trade deal, says Vance

The Trump administration's trade policy shakeup has caused global economic turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z0UqK5h via IFTTT

Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2025 so far

Some 656 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded in a single day this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4AWwnZB via IFTTT

Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant

The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LZnxg8R via IFTTT

Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find

The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, the report found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dpi6Lqk via IFTTT

Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows

Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mbu2xwY via IFTTT

Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXx0PaD via IFTTT

Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus

Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4PlcaMe via IFTTT

Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery from BBC News https://ift.tt/7YHi4Kz via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full

The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9yrv63 via IFTTT

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxVbslI via IFTTT

UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine

The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTzPBYm via IFTTT

UK economy grew more than expected in February

The economy grew by 0.5% in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VWIhuxP via IFTTT

New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer

Around 3,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81cwNrg via IFTTT

Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections

There are local elections to 24 of England's 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2JAuEd via IFTTT

How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos?

The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rft4j5Q via IFTTT

Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter

The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJ31ODK via IFTTT

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0twWnay via IFTTT

Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times

The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hg96CzK via IFTTT

Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands

BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TiEhKGe via IFTTT

New Universal theme park confirmed for UK

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ih5wTKg via IFTTT

Sarah Brown: Our baby loss led to search for answers

There was an outpouring of support from the public after the death of Sarah and Gordon Brown's daughter Jennifer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ury2vYL via IFTTT

Government considers nationalising British Steel

There are fears among ministers that the company's blast furnaces could run out of raw materials within days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VpSz5U via IFTTT

The English neighbourhood that could hold the secret to fixing the NHS

With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIy590H via IFTTT

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gZjHTt via IFTTT

'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb

Grace Davidson gave birth to a baby girl two years after her sister's womb was transplanted into her body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lDBFwW9 via IFTTT

Steel closures 'far from done deal', minister says

Business minister Sarah Jones says all options are open in response to calls for nationalisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YbuXOCI via IFTTT

'Fit and well' surgery waitlist details to be revealed

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles will give a speech to health leaders on his plans to improve the Welsh NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQxA5of via IFTTT

Rules on UK car firms relaxed ahead of 2030 petrol vehicles ban

The prime minister says the measures are designed to aid the UK motor industry, which has been hit by Trump's tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YyhIXW7 via IFTTT

Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly headed to the state, which has recorded 480 cases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IuyEVmv via IFTTT

'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'

Health bosses are accused of keeping resident doctors in the dark about their first position. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ik4DeL via IFTTT

Elin Jones to stand down as Llywydd in 2026

Jones has been the chamber's referee and figurehead since 2016. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKR5mGN via IFTTT

Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death

Louise Gleadell died aged 38 after she was wrongly told her cervical screening tests were negative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHIlnJ6 via IFTTT

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

An NHS trust has agreed to pay compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tNPRus5 via IFTTT

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHnX5mk via IFTTT

Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LxqMfK6 via IFTTT

Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find

An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ws4zAR5 via IFTTT

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l8ycfh5 via IFTTT

UK to keep pushing for deal after Trump imposes 10% tariff

"No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JudZVNp via IFTTT

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

A fifth 21% happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nHAerip via IFTTT

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zvO1Sbr via IFTTT

FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts

Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fDmwTYb via IFTTT

Minister who bet on election in line for peerage

Conservative Sir Alister Jack - who bet on the election date - is set to be given a seat in the Lords. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CoaQOZ9 via IFTTT

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJIjzFD via IFTTT