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Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

16 June 2022

House of Commons leader Mark Spencer insisted the Government ‘does understand the challenges that we face’.


Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

16 June 2022

The Beatles’ frontman celebrates his landmark birthday in the same month as his headline appearance at Glastonbury.


Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

16 June 2022

It came after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said the Scottish Government’s priorities in pushing for another vote are ‘all wrong’.


‘Government off track on curbing pollution and informing public on air quality’

‘Government off track on curbing pollution and informing public on air quality’

‘Government off track on curbing pollution and informing public on air quality’

16 June 2022

The National Audit Office has called for the Government to develop ‘robust solutions’ quickly to meet targets to curb toxic air.


About 4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new twice-daily pill

About 4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new twice-daily pill

About 4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new twice-daily pill

16 June 2022

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, is suitable for those with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, node-positive early breast cancer.


Long Covid risk lower from Omicron compared to Delta, research suggests

Long Covid risk lower from Omicron compared to Delta, research suggests

Long Covid risk lower from Omicron compared to Delta, research suggests

16 June 2022

Symptoms of the condition can include fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of concentration and joint pain.


Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat

Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat

Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat

16 June 2022

Forecasters expect 29C temperatures in London on Thursday, surpassing the 28.2C recorded on Wednesday.


Crags Of Tumbledown Mountain piper returned from Falklands ‘like a stranger’

Crags Of Tumbledown Mountain piper returned from Falklands ‘like a stranger’

Crags Of Tumbledown Mountain piper returned from Falklands ‘like a stranger’

16 June 2022

James Riddell’s daughter told how he was ‘a different man’ following the conflict.


New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

16 June 2022

Professor Dame Lesley Regan will oversee implementation of the Government’s forthcoming health strategy for women.


Sunscreens costing up to £28 do not offer protection claimed, says Which?

Sunscreens costing up to £28 do not offer protection claimed, says Which?

Sunscreens costing up to £28 do not offer protection claimed, says Which?

16 June 2022

None of the five mineral SPF30 products included in tests offered the advertised level of protection, the consumer group said.


Russian officials sanctioned after ‘barbaric’ treatment of Ukrainian children

Russian officials sanctioned after ‘barbaric’ treatment of Ukrainian children

Russian officials sanctioned after ‘barbaric’ treatment of Ukrainian children

16 June 2022

The Foreign Office has announced fresh sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s allies.


Journalist’s family are ‘heartbroken’ after murders confirmed in remote Amazon

Journalist’s family are ‘heartbroken’ after murders confirmed in remote Amazon

Journalist’s family are ‘heartbroken’ after murders confirmed in remote Amazon

16 June 2022

Dom Phillips’ family said they were “informed that two bodies have been recovered from a remote location after a confession” from a man in custody.


Bank of England hikes interest rates to 1.25%

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 1.25%

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 1.25%

16 June 2022

Three of the Bank’s nine-person committee wanted to go even further


Boris Johnson risked deliberate breach of Ministerial Code, says ethics adviser

Boris Johnson risked deliberate breach of Ministerial Code, says ethics adviser

Boris Johnson risked deliberate breach of Ministerial Code, says ethics adviser

16 June 2022

The warning was issued in Lord Geidt’s letter of resignation.


Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

16 June 2022

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be greeted by the president of Cyprus and also travel to the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.


Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances

Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances

Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances

16 June 2022

Nadhim Zahawi said trusts were better at “weathering the storm” of Covid than standalone schools.


Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in war-torn Ukraine

Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in war-torn Ukraine

Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in war-torn Ukraine

16 June 2022

Journalist covering the conflict spotted the bin close to the Polish border.


Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

16 June 2022

A court heard that the Oscar-winning actor strenuously denies charges that he sexually assaulted three men.


Number of people waiting longer than two years for NHS treatment falls sharply

Number of people waiting longer than two years for NHS treatment falls sharply

Number of people waiting longer than two years for NHS treatment falls sharply

16 June 2022

The overall NHS waiting list for England stands at 6.5 million people.


Pair admit manslaughter of man in Somerset

Pair admit manslaughter of man in Somerset

Pair admit manslaughter of man in Somerset

16 June 2022

Daniel Bond, 34, and Lee Conlon, 37, pleaded guilty to killing Jason Lock on May 19 2022 in Wiveliscombe.


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