Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says a strategic plan is needed to save the UK car industry, after the collapse of Britishvolt, the country’s biggest project to build electric car…
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Birmingham hospital culture worrying – health secretary
England’s health secretary says he is worried and troubled by allegations of a “toxic culture” at one of the country’s biggest hospital trusts. In a letter, Steve Barclay said claims…
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Junior doctor blamed Birmingham hospital for her suicide, family say
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesA junior doctor left a suicide note blaming her death entirely on the hospital where she worked. Vaish Kumar, 35, who was based at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE), said…
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Ireland leader Leo Varadkar says he has regrets over NI Protocol
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansIrish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said he regrets the protocol being imposed on Northern Ireland without the support of unionists and nationalists. He told the BBC the measure was working but…
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Beth Matthews’ raw honesty saved lives, say mental health experts
Beth Matthews was 26 when she took her own life in a psychiatric unit run by The Priory – an inquest jury has found she was failed by the hospital.…
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Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenAbout 2.5 million households in Britain have seen their annual energy bill go up by an average of £116 despite the government fixing prices until April. Those on Economy 7…
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King Charles III: York student denies egg throwing charge
A student has pleaded not guilty to a public order offence after eggs were allegedly thrown at the King in York. Patrick Thelwell, 23, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on…
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Covid: Half a million people missed out on heart drugs
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansDuring the pandemic, nearly half a million people in the UK missed out on starting medication to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests. The British Heart…
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Christmas cutbacks cause shock drop in shop sales
Shop sales fell by 1% in December from the month before as people reined in their spending. Retailers said “consumers are cutting back on spending because of increased prices and…
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Fines of up to £500 can be issued for failing to wear a seatbelt when one is available. The government has considered toughening seatbelt rules to ensure drivers not wearing…