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Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

23 August 2023

ME/CFS is estimated to affect more than 250,000 people in the UK, of all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds.


Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

23 August 2023

Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face and then had acid poured over him outside his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on November 24 last year.


Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

23 August 2023

Lloyd Odain said he felt ‘grossly let down by the prison and probation service’.


Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inquest hears

23 August 2023

Simon Lingard’s ex-partner said she was told the Ukrainian army unit he was with were trying to rescue Ukrainians when he was killed.


Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says charity

23 August 2023

Core homelessness includes people sleeping rough, sofa-surfing, and in unsuitable temporary accommodation, Crisis said.


Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

23 August 2023

Arion Kurtaj, 18, was described by prosecutors as a ‘key player’ in the LapsusS hacking group.


NHS ombudsman calls for Letby inquiry to be put on statutory footing

NHS ombudsman calls for Letby inquiry to be put on statutory footing

NHS ombudsman calls for Letby inquiry to be put on statutory footing

23 August 2023

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens has set out his views in a letter to Health Secretary Steve Barclay.


Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executive

Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executive

Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executive

23 August 2023

Murray Foote was previously the party’s head of communications.


Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’

Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’

Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’

23 August 2023

A new report draws together the findings of six expert-led evidence reviews.


Which? calls for Ofcom investigation into Virgin Media over ‘egregious’ pricing

Which? calls for Ofcom investigation into Virgin Media over ‘egregious’ pricing

Which? calls for Ofcom investigation into Virgin Media over ‘egregious’ pricing

23 August 2023

Which?’s complaint to Ofcom highlights a clause in Virgin Media’s terms and conditions, which states the firm can ‘change our charges at any time’.


Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

23 August 2023

Universal Credit claimants report concern over employment advisors’ approach as changes are set to bring more people into ‘intensive’ regime.


How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

23 August 2023

Teenagers across the country are collecting their GCSE results.


Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

23 August 2023

The announcement comes on Ukrainian Independence Day.


‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

23 August 2023

Emails claim the museum was alerted to the thefts by an antiquities dealer in 2021 and ignored the report.


Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

23 August 2023

Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.


Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

23 August 2023

The regulator said the charity had historically not been managed well, but that its governance has now ‘improved significantly’.


At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

23 August 2023

The test costs the NHS between £4 and £5 per sample.


Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

23 August 2023

Around 1,000 technicians, cleaners, security officers, janitors and other workers have backed a walkout.


Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

23 August 2023

The film is likely to overtake Casino Royale and Grease in the next few days.


Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

23 August 2023

Sarah Moulds was seen on video hitting and kicking the horse, named Bruce Almighty.


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