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Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

17 August 2023

The consultation forms part of the Government’s Primary Care Recovery Plan.


Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments

Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments

Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments

17 August 2023

The move has been backed by £240 million from the Government.


Trophy-hunting ban has ‘less than 10%’ chance of becoming law, says opponent

Trophy-hunting ban has ‘less than 10%’ chance of becoming law, says opponent

Trophy-hunting ban has ‘less than 10%’ chance of becoming law, says opponent

17 August 2023

The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill has been backed by MPs but could be derailed in the House of Lords.


HMRC collects £276m from plastic packaging tax in first year

HMRC collects £276m from plastic packaging tax in first year

HMRC collects £276m from plastic packaging tax in first year

17 August 2023

The amount was £41m more than the Treasury predicted for 2022/23.


Boys score more top A* A-level grades than girls

Boys score more top A* A-level grades than girls

Boys score more top A* A-level grades than girls

17 August 2023

A-level results show that while more boys’ entries scored an A* grade, more girls’ entries were awarded an A* or A.


Comedian sentenced over indecent images of children

Comedian sentenced over indecent images of children

Comedian sentenced over indecent images of children

17 August 2023

Christopher Thomas Binns, who appeared on TV as hospital DJ Ivan Brackenbury, was handed a suspended prison term.


Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

17 August 2023

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.


Met Police officer charged with rape and misconduct in public office

Met Police officer charged with rape and misconduct in public office

Met Police officer charged with rape and misconduct in public office

17 August 2023

Police Constable James Murray was arrested on Wednesday and immediately suspended from duty.


Millions tune in on working day to watch England advance to first World Cup final

Millions tune in on working day to watch England advance to first World Cup final

Millions tune in on working day to watch England advance to first World Cup final

17 August 2023

The Lionesses beat host nation Australia 3-1 in the semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.


Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

17 August 2023

The pair became friends as teenagers.


EY to cut jobs and hand out smaller pay rises

EY to cut jobs and hand out smaller pay rises

EY to cut jobs and hand out smaller pay rises

17 August 2023

The accounting giant will reportedly axe more than 5% of the roughly 2,300-strong practice.


Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel

Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel

Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel

17 August 2023

Proceedings were opened against the suspects after the vessel got into difficulty and sank off Sangatte on August 12, according to judicial sources.


Coleen Rooney details ‘horrible experience’ of Wagatha Christie libel case

Coleen Rooney details ‘horrible experience’ of Wagatha Christie libel case

Coleen Rooney details ‘horrible experience’ of Wagatha Christie libel case

17 August 2023

It is the first time Rooney has publicly addressed her time in court against Rebekah Vardy.


Families ‘devastated’ at deaths of teenagers after nightclub event

Families ‘devastated’ at deaths of teenagers after nightclub event

Families ‘devastated’ at deaths of teenagers after nightclub event

17 August 2023

Both families have asked for their privacy to be respected.


Relax opening and alcohol rules for Lionesses’ final, say pub bosses

Relax opening and alcohol rules for Lionesses’ final, say pub bosses

Relax opening and alcohol rules for Lionesses’ final, say pub bosses

17 August 2023

The BBPA said ‘most’ pubs are likely to be unable to serve alcohol until 11am, with some being restricted until midday.


Cooking food properly and avoiding salad could cut antibiotic resistance – study

Cooking food properly and avoiding salad could cut antibiotic resistance – study

Cooking food properly and avoiding salad could cut antibiotic resistance – study

17 August 2023

The measures could prevent bacteria-carrying resistance genes from getting into the gut, researchers said.


Keegan: It is true that today’s A-level results will not be queried in a decade

Keegan: It is true that today’s A-level results will not be queried in a decade

Keegan: It is true that today’s A-level results will not be queried in a decade

17 August 2023

Her comments on results day have received both criticism and support.


New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

17 August 2023

The finding marks the discovery of a new type of astronomical object – massive magnetic helium stars.


Motorcyclists to protest against ‘cash grab’ Ulez expansion

Motorcyclists to protest against ‘cash grab’ Ulez expansion

Motorcyclists to protest against ‘cash grab’ Ulez expansion

17 August 2023

Riders will gather at six locations around London before descending on Surrey’s Box Hill on Sunday.


Man who stored pensioner’s body in freezer for two years admits fraud

Man who stored pensioner’s body in freezer for two years admits fraud

Man who stored pensioner’s body in freezer for two years admits fraud

17 August 2023

Damion Johnson used John Wainwright’s bank card to withdraw money from cash machines, pay for goods and transfer money to his own account.


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