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Postcode lottery for care reflects perfect storm on costs demand and staffing
A startling postcode lottery for social care showing a higher rate of rejected requests for support depending on where someone lives has been branded unacceptable by campaigners..
Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings
Englands health and social care watchdog is not fit for purpose, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, pledging immediate action to restore public confidence..
Police decision to ram calf being investigated as criminal matter
A police decision to ram an escaped cow with a patrol car is being investigated as a criminal and internal misconduct matter..
Rachel Reeves expected to unveil 20 billion hole in public finances
Rachel Reeves is expected to unveil a black hole in the public finances of around £20 billion, signalling that tax rises could be on the way..
NHS issues national alert over blood shortages
The NHS has made an urgent appeal for more blood donors after it issued a national alert over shortages of certain blood types..
Kamala Harris says she wants original plan for debate with Trump
Vice president Kamala Harris has told reporters that she is ready to debate Donald Trump..
Migrants and homeless people cleared out of Paris during Olympics
Carrying backpacks and small children, hundreds of people sleeping on the streets of Paris climbed aboard buses surrounded by armed police on Thursday.
Burnham calls for calm as police officer is suspended following airport video
There has been a call for calm after a police officer was suspended following a video which appeared to show a man being kicked as he lay face down on the floor..
Now most complained about broadband and landline provider latest Ofcom figures
Now has been named the most complained-about broadband and landline provider in the latest quarterly figures from regulator Ofcom..
Man 40 charged after two XL bully dogs maul woman to death
A man has been charged with being the owner of two XL bully dogs which mauled a grandmother to death..
Two guilty of criminal damage after throwing soup on Van Goghs Sunflowers
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tinned soup at one of Vincent van Goghs most famous paintings..
Starmer Reaping benefits of clean power will take time but bills will fall by 300
Sir Keir Starmer has warned it will take time to reap the benefits of clean power initiatives but stood by a claim that Labours plans will eventually drive down household bills by £300 a year amid confusion over the commitment..
Ben Stokes says naming unchanged England XI against West Indies easy decision
England captain Ben Stokes insists it was an easy decision to stick with an unchanged side as they look to seal a series whitewash in the third Test against West Indies at Edgbaston..
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer in uniform
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of an Army officer in uniform near a barracks..
Police officer suspended after footage sparks protest
A police officer has been suspended after a video which appeared to show a man being kicked as he lay on the floor sparked a protest..
Amanda Abbington I faced inappropriate mean nasty bullying on Strictly
Actress Amanda Abbington has said she was subjected to inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying in a toxic environment while rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing..
Retailtainment The New Normal for Ecommerce
Reports indicate that retailtainment is on the rise, that is the combination of online retail services and entertainment..
Man charged over stabbing of uniformed Army officer
The attack happened in Gillingham in Kent on Tuesday evening.
Impact of two child benefit cap evident in food insecurity survey says charity
Almost a quarter of families with three children experienced food insecurity last month, according to research by a charity which said the findings show the impact of the two-child benefit cap..
Government must reform system for children with educational needs say councils
The Government must urgently reform a failing system of support for children with special educational needs as spiralling costs have not led to better outcomes for pupils, councils have warned..
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