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Weekly A&E statistics show slight improvement in wait times

Weekly A&E statistics show slight improvement in wait times

Weekly A&E statistics show slight improvement in wait times

13 May 2025

The figures show more people were seen within the four-hour target, while fewer people waiting more than eight hours for treatment.


Microsoft facing multibillion-pound legal claim over software licence pricing

Microsoft facing multibillion-pound legal claim over software licence pricing

Microsoft facing multibillion-pound legal claim over software licence pricing

13 May 2025

The class action claim accuses the tech giant of overcharging for licences for Microsoft software products.


McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

13 May 2025

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.


Nissan to shut seven factories and slash 20,000 jobs globally

Nissan to shut seven factories and slash 20,000 jobs globally

Nissan to shut seven factories and slash 20,000 jobs globally

13 May 2025

The Japanese car maker has said it will cut 11,000 more jobs than originally planned, having announced initial restructuring plans in November.


Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

13 May 2025

Dion, 57, previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.


King to host French president Emmanuel Macron on state visit to UK in July

King to host French president Emmanuel Macron on state visit to UK in July

King to host French president Emmanuel Macron on state visit to UK in July

13 May 2025

Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte will stay at Windsor Castle from July 8-10.


Cooper defends Starmer as migration speech likened to ‘rivers of blood’ language

Cooper defends Starmer as migration speech likened to ‘rivers of blood’ language

Cooper defends Starmer as migration speech likened to ‘rivers of blood’ language

13 May 2025

The Home Secretary insisted the tone of the Prime Minister’s migration plan was ‘completely different’ from Enoch Powell’s 1968 anti-migration speech.


Report into sinking of Mike Lynch’s superyacht Bayesian to be published

Report into sinking of Mike Lynch’s superyacht Bayesian to be published

Report into sinking of Mike Lynch’s superyacht Bayesian to be published

13 May 2025

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said it will release an interim report into the incident on Thursday.


Gallagher brothers back grassroots music projects ahead of return to Manchester

Gallagher brothers back grassroots music projects ahead of return to Manchester

Gallagher brothers back grassroots music projects ahead of return to Manchester

13 May 2025

Council chiefs predict 1.3 million tourists will flock to the city in ‘the summer of all summers’ for live music.


Marks & Spencer reveals customer data taken by hackers after cyber attack

Marks & Spencer reveals customer data taken by hackers after cyber attack

Marks & Spencer reveals customer data taken by hackers after cyber attack

13 May 2025

The retail giant has more than 9 million active customers on its website.


UK ‘already an island of strangers’, Jenrick claims as PM faces backlash

UK ‘already an island of strangers’, Jenrick claims as PM faces backlash

UK ‘already an island of strangers’, Jenrick claims as PM faces backlash

13 May 2025

The plans, which are expected to reduce the number of people coming to the UK by up to 100,000 per year, include reforming work and study visas.


Reeves hails pension funds’ vow to invest billions in UK infrastructure schemes

Reeves hails pension funds’ vow to invest billions in UK infrastructure schemes

Reeves hails pension funds’ vow to invest billions in UK infrastructure schemes

13 May 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed an agreement which could provide billions of pounds of investment for UK businesses and infrastructure schemes.


Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident’ during exercise in Scotland

Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident’ during exercise in Scotland

Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident’ during exercise in Scotland

13 May 2025

About a dozen soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident.


Unemployment rate hits near four-year high as wage growth falls – ONS

Unemployment rate hits near four-year high as wage growth falls – ONS

Unemployment rate hits near four-year high as wage growth falls – ONS

13 May 2025

The Office for National Statistics said the latest official figures showed further signs of a ‘cooling’ labour market.


Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

13 May 2025

A 21-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.


Expert warns against quick-fix online fire safety training years after Grenfell

Expert warns against quick-fix online fire safety training years after Grenfell

Expert warns against quick-fix online fire safety training years after Grenfell

13 May 2025

Dame Judith Hackitt urged ‘more people to take personal responsibility and leadership in different parts of this built environment sector’.


36% annual jump in new home registrations in first quarter of 2025 – NHBC

36% annual jump in new home registrations in first quarter of 2025 – NHBC

36% annual jump in new home registrations in first quarter of 2025 – NHBC

13 May 2025

The figures indicate ‘growing confidence in the market,’ the National House Building Council said.


Tom Cruise says receiving BFI fellowship is ‘absolutely extraordinary’

Tom Cruise says receiving BFI fellowship is ‘absolutely extraordinary’

Tom Cruise says receiving BFI fellowship is ‘absolutely extraordinary’

13 May 2025

BFI chairman Jay Hunt paid tribute to Cruise’s legacy both in front of and behind the silver screen.


Three Belgian soldiers injured in training exercise in Scotland

Three Belgian soldiers injured in training exercise in Scotland

Three Belgian soldiers injured in training exercise in Scotland

13 May 2025

Prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families.


Police probe suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Police probe suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Police probe suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

12 May 2025

Emergency services were called to blazes at the doors of two homes in north London within 24 hours of each other.


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