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Testing on live animals fell by 10% last year, data suggests

Testing on live animals fell by 10% last year, data suggests

Across Great Britain some 2.76 million procedures were carried out on animals in 2022.

OBR warns UK public finances in ‘very risky’ position after economic shocks

OBR warns UK public finances in ‘very risky’ position after economic shocks

The Office for Budget Responsibility said public debt could surge to more than 300% of economic output by the 2070s.

Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie

Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie

Scores of parades took place across Northern Ireland as Protestant loyal orders celebrated the Twelfth of July this week.

Catherine Tate to star in West End play about 1970s Enfield poltergeist

Catherine Tate to star in West End play about 1970s Enfield poltergeist

The Enfield poltergeist is said to have haunted the family living at 284 Green Street in north London in the late 1970s.

Commons Speaker challenges transport minister over ticket office closures

Commons Speaker challenges transport minister over ticket office closures

Sir Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about the impact of ticket office closures in his constituency of Chorley.

NHS waiting lists in England climb to new record

NHS waiting lists in England climb to new record

The new data comes amid a fresh wave of industrial action across the health service, with junior doctors walking out on strike for five days.

UK response to Chinese intelligence threat ‘completely inadequate’, says report

UK response to Chinese intelligence threat ‘completely inadequate’, says report

The Intelligence and Security Committee has warned that China targets the UK ‘prolifically and aggressively’.

Mortgage defaults expected to increase in months ahead, say lenders

Mortgage defaults expected to increase in months ahead, say lenders

The availability of mortgages is expected to decrease by the end of August, according to the Bank of England’s credit conditions survey.

Jon Sopel: Huw Edwards felt angry and let down by coverage of allegations

Jon Sopel: Huw Edwards felt angry and let down by coverage of allegations

The former colleagues have known each other for more than 30 years.

Majority of public think Tories cannot run the country competently – poll

Majority of public think Tories cannot run the country competently – poll

Labour is ahead of the Conservative Party on competence but doubts still remain about the Opposition, according to an Ipsos survey.

Microsoft faces fresh US appeal after court allows takeover of video game maker

Microsoft faces fresh US appeal after court allows takeover of video game maker

The 69 billion US dollar deal for Activision Blizzard has come under fire from regulators in the US and UK over concerns it will stifle competition.

NHS waiting lists in England reach record high

NHS waiting lists in England reach record high

New data shows that 7.47 million people were waiting to start routine hospital treatment at the end of May.

Ofcom investigating Virgin Media over customers’ difficulty in leaving

Ofcom investigating Virgin Media over customers’ difficulty in leaving

The regulator said it was concerned about the number of complaints it had received from Virgin Media customers who had tried to end their contracts.

Corgis not impressed by my Wimbledon TV recuperation, says Duchess of York

Corgis not impressed by my Wimbledon TV recuperation, says Duchess of York

Sarah underwent an eight-hour mastectomy about three weeks ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Sunak and Hunt meeting to finalise public sector pay deals

Sunak and Hunt meeting to finalise public sector pay deals

The Prime Minister and Chancellor could face a backlash from unions if they reject the recommendations of pay review bodies.

BBC continuing ‘fact-finding investigations’ after Huw Edwards is named by wife

BBC continuing ‘fact-finding investigations’ after Huw Edwards is named by wife

The veteran broadcaster is currently receiving hospital treatment for ‘serious mental health issues’.

Pay decision expected amid longest junior doctors strike yet

Pay decision expected amid longest junior doctors strike yet

A 6-6.5% rise has been recommended by independent bodies at a potential cost of £5 billion, reports have suggested.

Junior doctors mount picket lines as five-day strike begins

Junior doctors mount picket lines as five-day strike begins

The industrial action will cause huge disruption, affecting operations and consultations.

UK economy contracted in May after King’s coronation halted activity

UK economy contracted in May after King’s coronation halted activity

Gross domestic product declined by 0.1% for the month, after increasing by 0.2% in April, the Office for National Statistics said.

‘We have to get back to talks’, say BMA leaders at start of strike

‘We have to get back to talks’, say BMA leaders at start of strike

Doctors starting five-day walkout in longest action of its kind in history of the NHS.

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