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One in 10 failed to get through to GP last month, poll finds

Experts warned ‘access issues are symptomatic of a much bigger problem’.

Ex-home secretary admits ‘inconsistency’ in messaging over protests...

Dame Priti Patel gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

Pro-Palestinian protest on Armistice Day divides public opinion

Thousands of protesters are set to march in central London on Armistice Day to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admission rates at lower level than last y...

Last winter saw the worst flu season in the UK for a decade.

Suella Braverman: A timeline of controversies

The Home Secretary’s criticism of the police has again raised questions about her future as a minister.

Humanitarian pause is quickest way to ease suffering in Gaza – Sir K...

The Labour leader said his position opposing calls for a ceasefire is ‘a matter of principle’.

Senior policeman accessed staff info to defend against bullying clai...

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matthew Horne was accused of misconduct while serving with Essex Police.

Johnson demanded ‘bigger fines’ be emphasised, note of ‘crushing iro...

The former prime minister had to pay a fixed-penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules.

Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench...

The Labour leader admitted his party was divided on the crisis but said there was unity in ‘condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas’.

Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves

The death of the 23-year-old sent shockwaves around Ireland and beyond.

Nurse plans 10-day solo trek to attend graduation ceremony

Helen Davies will walk from her home in Wester Ross to Stirling next week.

Jozef Puska found guilty of the murder of schoolteacher Ashling Murp...

Puska, 33, of Lynally Grove in Mucklagh, Tullamore, pleaded not guilty to her murder.

‘Evil in the room’ as Puska found guilty of murdering teacher Ashlin...

Puska, 33, of Lynally Grove in Mucklagh, Tullamore, pleaded not guilty to her murder.

Four-day week council reports improvements amid Government pressure

South Cambridgeshire District Council has defied orders to end the pilot which a report suggests is improving staff performance.

Critically ill baby’s parents mount appeal after losing fight to get...

A High Court judge on Wednesday concluded that doctors should withdraw treatment from Indi Gregory in a hospital or hospice.

Sussexes meet military families in San Diego ahead of Remembrance we...

Harry and Meghan attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Warrior Fitness Programme facility.

Scientists report first live birth of ‘chimeric’ monkey

The baby was born with ‘a high proportion’ of donor cells but survived only for 10 days, the researchers said.

King to officially launch food waste project on milestone 75th birth...

Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a surplus food distribution centre on Tuesday to mark the monarch’s big day.

Jury out in trial of alleged child abuse ring

Eleven people on trial at the High Court in Glasgow deny all charges against them.

Government not rushing into new AI laws, says Science Secretary

Michelle Donelan was asked about legislation a week after the AI safety summit ended with an agreement between government and tech firms.