Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not lift its embargo on Iranian ports until Tehran agrees to a deal, heightening pressure as...
Apr 14
Politics
Senior Diplomat Set to Defend Silence Over Mandelson Vetting Failure
Sir Olly Robbins, the removed permanent under secretary at the Foreign Office, will justify his decision to withhold details about Lord Peter Mandelson's unsuccessful security...
Apr 15
Politics
Five Critical Questions Facing Starmer in Commons Mandelson Showdown
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is confronting significant pressure in Parliament over his approach to Lord Mandelson's vetting process for the US ambassador role, with...
Apr 14
Politics
Starmer Would Have Rejected Mandelson, Lammy Insists Amid Vetting Crisis
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has stated that Sir Keir Starmer would have declined Lord Mandelson's nomination as US ambassador had he known the former...
Apr 13
Politics
Foreign Office Chief Set to Answer MPs Over Mandelson Security Clearance Controversy
The Foreign Office's most senior official is expected to undergo rigorous scrutiny from MPs on Tuesday over his role in granting Peter Mandelson a security...
Apr 12
Politics
Mandelson Vetting Crisis Deepens as Senior Civil Servant Departs
The appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the US has sparked a fresh political crisis for Sir Keir Starmer after it came...
Apr 11
Politics
Ministers Discuss Cross Party Agreement on Immigration framework Framework Changes
In a significant advancement for British government, senior ministers from across the political landscape have gathered to explore unprecedented mutual agreement on immigration policy reform....
Apr 10
Health
NHS Pays Out £20m Over Surgeon’s Controversial Mesh Procedures
The NHS has disbursed more than £20 million in damages following a major scandal concerning a Bristol surgeon whose artificial bowel mesh procedures harmed over...
Apr 21
Health
Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker
Health visitors in England are under strain under "unmanageable" caseloads of up to 1,000 families each, the Institute of Health Visiting has raised concerns, calling...
Apr 20
Health
The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance
Millions of people are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for medical advice, drawn by their accessibility and apparently personalised answers....
Apr 19
Health
Pregnancy RSV vaccine slashes newborn hospital admissions by over 80%
A vaccine administered during pregnancy is dramatically reducing hospital admissions among newborns with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with UK health officials reporting a reduction of...
Apr 18
Health
Britain’s Vaccine Programme Hailed as Historic Achievement by Covid Inquiry
Britain's Covid-19 immunisation scheme has been hailed as an "extraordinary feat" by the Covid inquiry, representing a rare moment of praise for the state's handling...
Apr 17
Health
Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis
Leading medical scientists have concluded that so-called "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are improbable to provide substantive advantages to patients, despite extensive promotional activity surrounding their creation....
Apr 16
Government to Decouple Electricity Prices from Volatile Gas Markets
Science
Government to Decouple Electricity Prices from Volatile Gas Markets
The government is set to announce a major restructuring of Britain's electricity pricing system on Tuesday, designed to sever the connection between unstable gas market...
Apr 19 · Elley Talwood
Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage
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Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage
Conservationists in Wrexham fear that more than 1,000 toads have died after a reservoir was suddenly emptied by a water supplier over the Easter weekend....
Apr 18 · Elley Talwood
Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
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Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
Wales is grappling with a significant split over its renewable energy future, as communities across the country grapple with ambitious plans to expand onshore wind...
Apr 17 · Elley Talwood
The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero
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The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero
A Glasgow retired person decision to disable his heat pump and revert to gas heating this winter has exposed a growing tension at the heart...
Apr 16 · Elley Talwood
Artemis II Crew Return With Message of Unity and Hope
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Artemis II Crew Return With Message of Unity and Hope
The four astronauts of Artemis II have come back from their historic mission with an clear message: humanity's capacity for togetherness and optimism remains intact....
Apr 15 · Elley Talwood