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Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic co...

Among them is a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a disease that causes severe developmental disorder.

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

The UK Government used powers under Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill going forward.

Ukraine to probe video allegedly showing soldier’s beheading

President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian soldiers ‘beasts’ over the alleged atrocity.

Chief constables must have ‘final word’ on sackings, says top office...

West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford has echoed comments made by Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley.

Scientists step closer to learning why advanced cancer causes sudden...

A gene, called GDF15, has been found to be associated with cachexia.

New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood

Characters depicted on the 10 new stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard.

Starmer says ‘nobody targeting PM’s wife’ as he continues to defend...

The latest advert in Labour’s controversial campaign focuses on the non-dom tax status previously held by Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty.

Police in Northern Ireland investigate security breach around Biden...

A document marked sensitive was found on a Belfast street as the US President started his four-day visit to the island of Ireland.

Pensioner killed in three-car crash

The incident occurred in Markinch, Fife, on Tuesday evening.

Russian Bill to allow electronic conscription notices passed

The move comes as the Russian military prepares for a Ukrainian counter-offensive.

Search under way for dog walker missing in North Wales

Ausra Plungiene, 56, was last seen on Tuesday morning and is believed to have left for a walk with her dog at about 10.30am.

Lyra McKee’s sister: Promises of Good Friday Agreement not completel...

The 25th anniversary of the agreement is being marked this month.

Scottish Labour urged to clarify stance on gender reforms amid loomi...

The Scottish Conservatives said Anas Sarwar must make his party’s position clear.

‘Pioneering’ energy storage firm gets £9.4 million cash boost from U...

The money is being awarded to Edinburgh-based firm SynchroStor.

‘Pioneering’ energy storage firm gets £9.4m boost from UK Government

The money is being awarded to Edinburgh-based firm SynchroStor.

Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red C...

A new report recommends that the Home Office should include ‘fast and free’ internet access in asylum accommodation.

UK hits ‘financial fixers’ of Russian oligarchs with sanctions

James Cleverly announced a raft of penalties for those who helped oligarchs avoid the full cost of sanctions prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hillwalker reported missing on Ben Nevis

Zekun Zhang, 26, did not return as planned from a hike on Tuesday.

Children born via surrogacy or egg or sperm donation ‘should be told...

Academics said children should be informed before they start school.

More than five million people in the UK have diabetes – charity

Diabetes UK said the nation is in a ‘rapidly escalating crisis’.