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Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study

Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study

The index was developed for more than 30,000 neighbourhoods across England.

GMB members in NHS Scotland reject latest pay offer

GMB members in NHS Scotland reject latest pay offer

It means the threat of strike action by more than 8,000 NHS staff, including 1,700 in the ambulance service, continues to loom.

Beaver family to be moved to Loch Lomond

Beaver family to be moved to Loch Lomond

RSPB Scotland said the site is an ideal home for the animals.

Sentencing adjourned for man who stalked actress Claire Foy

Sentencing adjourned for man who stalked actress Claire Foy

Jason Penrose has pleaded guilty to stalking the actress.

Meghan claims she was denied help over fears for institution’s image

Meghan claims she was denied help over fears for institution’s image

The Duke of Sussex said he reacted as ‘institutional Harry’ rather than ‘husband Harry’ after Meghan told him how she was feeling.

National Portrait Gallery announces reopening date in June

National Portrait Gallery announces reopening date in June

A new wing will host more than 100 years of British portraits in nine galleries as part of the redevelopment.

Boris Becker deported from UK after serving eight months of prison sentence

Boris Becker deported from UK after serving eight months of prison sentence

The German is a six-time tennis Grand Slam champion.

Harry & Meghan: Key points from the second instalment of the Netflix show

Harry & Meghan: Key points from the second instalment of the Netflix show

The fourth, fifth and sixth episodes were released on the streaming site on Thursday.

Government stands firm over pay deal for nurses

Government stands firm over pay deal for nurses

The Royal College of Nursing is holding the biggest strike in the history of nursing.

Heaton-Harris convenes meeting with Stormont leaders amid powersharing impasse

Heaton-Harris convenes meeting with Stormont leaders amid powersharing impasse

The Northern Ireland Secretary is trying to secure the restoration of devolution in the region.

Channel search continues after four die in migrant boat tragedy

Channel search continues after four die in migrant boat tragedy

Ships were also asked to post lookouts as the search continued on Thursday.

Ambulance hospital handover delays in England hit new high

Ambulance hospital handover delays in England hit new high

More than 12,500 patients last week waited over an hour to be transferred.

Murdered woman’s family appeal for help in tracing man

Murdered woman’s family appeal for help in tracing man

A major inquiry was launched after Michelle Hanson, 47, was found dead at a property in Brady Street, Sunderland.

Three arrested in Defra protest

Three arrested in Defra protest

Animal rights protesters scaled the department’s head office building in Westminster.

MPs fall silent on anniversary of declaration on the persecution of the Jews

MPs fall silent on anniversary of declaration on the persecution of the Jews

The declaration took place on December 17, 1942, and reports from the time say MPs rose spontaneously and stood for a moment in silence.

Heathrow workers to strike after pay offer rejected

Heathrow workers to strike after pay offer rejected

Around 400 members of Unite employed by private contractors Menzies will walk out for 72 hours from Friday.

Bank warns of the ’12 scams of Christmas’ fraudsters use to ruin festivities

Bank warns of the ’12 scams of Christmas’ fraudsters use to ruin festivities

HSBC UK said criminals often use the distractions of the festive period as an opportunity to strike.

Patients ‘suffering due to staff shortages’ while nurses ‘turn to food banks’

Patients ‘suffering due to staff shortages’ while nurses ‘turn to food banks’

Tens of thousands of nurses from the Royal College of Nursing are on strike in a bitter dispute over pay.

Smart motorway safety targets missed

Smart motorway safety targets missed

Detection rates of stopped vehicles by radar-based technology is below minimum requirements.

Faster internet connections reaching more homes than ever, Ofcom says

Faster internet connections reaching more homes than ever, Ofcom says

The telecoms regulator’s latest Connected Nations report says quicker broadband and mobile services are now more widely available than ever.

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