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SNP calls on Labour to match Scottish Government action on poverty
The SNP said the UK Government’s own impact analysis showed planned cuts to disability benefits will push 250,000 more people into poverty, including 50,000 children, with families losing out on ...
NHS calls for a million blood donors as stocks run low
Low blood stocks prompted officials to issue an “amber alert” over supply for hospitals last year and NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said that more must be done to avoid a “red alert”, which means ...
Consultation to consider extending ban on destructive bottom trawling fishing
Governments, business leaders, scientists and campaigners are gathering for the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice on Monday.
Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early
A Stormont minister has urged the UK Government to allow the terminally ill early access to their state pension. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said it is imperative that Government does more to ...
Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’
Scientists suggest the toxins could one day be used as ‘markers’ for medics to pinpoint the Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of dementia.
Farage to call for Port Talbot blast furnaces to reopen
Nigel Farage will call for Port Talbot’s blast furnaces to reopen after they were shut down last year as Reform UK sets its sights on the Welsh elections in 2026. On a visit to the South Wales town, ...
Trailblazing referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65
Uriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 matches starting with his breakthrough ...
Carlos Alcaraz ‘really happy’ after battling Jannik Sinner for French Open glory
Carlos Alcaraz broke more new ground after coming from two sets down and saving three match points to overcome Jannik Sinner and defend his French Open title in the longest final in Roland Garros ...
AI skills drive in schools to ‘put power in hands of next generation’ – Starmer
Some one million students will be given access to AI learning resources as part of the Government’s ‘TechFirst’ scheme, Number 10 said.
Harvey Elliott loves Liverpool but doesn’t want to ‘waste years’ on sidelines
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott admits he does not want to be “wasting years” of his career as he faces a crucial decision about where his future lies. The 22-year-old was limited to just 18 ...
Tijjani Reijnders ‘really excited’ to link up with Man City for Club World Cup
Tijjani Reijnders “could not wait” to undergo his medical with Manchester City and expects to be in their squad for the Club World Cup.
Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title after epic tussle with Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz came from two sets down and saved three match points to overcome Jannik Sinner and defend his French Open ...