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‘Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis’

‘Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis’

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

Charles hailed as ‘people’s King’ at first official reception as monarch

Charles hailed as ‘people’s King’ at first official reception as monarch

The King and the Queen Consort met around 300 members of the British south-east Asian community at a reception in Edinburgh.

Environment Secretary: Water firms to face fines up to £250m for sewage dumping

Environment Secretary: Water firms to face fines up to £250m for sewage dumping

Ranil Jayawardena has promised an up to 1,000-fold increase in fines for firms that illegally pump effluent into rivers and seas.

British artist Mr Doodle transforms Kent mansion with his hand-drawn doodles

British artist Mr Doodle transforms Kent mansion with his hand-drawn doodles

The artist began drawing his monochrome, cartoonish style over every inch of the 12-room house two years ago.

Royal Navy carrier’s departure for major repairs delayed

Royal Navy carrier’s departure for major repairs delayed

The £3 billion warship broke down off the Isle of Wight in August.

UK will push to keep internet ‘free and open’ after joining UN telecoms council

UK will push to keep internet ‘free and open’ after joining UN telecoms council

The UK has joined the governing council of the International Telecommunication Union, which oversees global phone, internet and satellite networks.

Levelling up agenda will not stop under Liz Truss, Michael Gove suggests

Levelling up agenda will not stop under Liz Truss, Michael Gove suggests

The former levelling up secretary said the UK could not afford ‘not to level up’.

Jacob Rees-Mogg backs fracking at country pile but says no to local referendums

Jacob Rees-Mogg backs fracking at country pile but says no to local referendums

The Energy Secretary dismissed holding community votes to gauge public consent for shale gas extraction.

Let Johnson take over to foil leadership ‘conspiracy’, Tory donor tells Truss

Let Johnson take over to foil leadership ‘conspiracy’, Tory donor tells Truss

Lord Cruddas has suggested a Conservative backbencher ‘cabal’ is working to install Rishi Sunak in No 10.

Murphy warns against Tory ‘return to austerity’ after tax U-turn

Murphy warns against Tory ‘return to austerity’ after tax U-turn

Stormont’s Finance Minister welcomed the decision to abandon plans to abolish the top rate of income tax for the highest earners.

Michael Gove and Jacob Rees-Mogg trade polite blows across conference floor

Michael Gove and Jacob Rees-Mogg trade polite blows across conference floor

Michael Gove was described as the Tory party’s answer to Peter Mandelson.

Man accused of murdering nine-year-old Olivia remanded in custody

Man accused of murdering nine-year-old Olivia remanded in custody

Thomas Cashman appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday afternoon after his case was sent from the magistrates’ court in the morning.

In Pictures: Crowds line streets as King and Queen Consort visit Dunfermline

In Pictures: Crowds line streets as King and Queen Consort visit Dunfermline

King Charles III conferred city status on Dunfermline in Fife and also visited Dunfermline Abbey to mark its 950th anniversary.

Northern Ireland minister’s apology ‘honest’ and ‘very helpful’ – Taoiseach

Northern Ireland minister’s apology ‘honest’ and ‘very helpful’ – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin welcomed the tone of Steve Baker’s ‘upfront’ comments.

‘Significant risk’ of gas shortages this winter, Ofgem warns

‘Significant risk’ of gas shortages this winter, Ofgem warns

The regulator said the country might face a ‘gas supply emergency’ after the war in Ukraine

Swanning about – bird on the line delays rush hour commuters

Swanning about – bird on the line delays rush hour commuters

Network Rail said the bird was rescued from tracks in Staines, Surrey.

Truss ‘should call election if she wants to break away from Johnson policies’

Truss ‘should call election if she wants to break away from Johnson policies’

Nadine Dorries, who backed Liz Truss for the Conservative Party leadership, said there was ‘widespread dismay’ about the Prime Minister’s approach.

Douglas Ross: U-turn on top rate of income tax ‘the right decision’

Douglas Ross: U-turn on top rate of income tax ‘the right decision’

The Scottish Tory leader told party members that politicians ‘have to listen and respond and that is exactly what the Chancellor has done’.

Dunfermline’s new city status ‘gladdens heart’ of King Charles III

Dunfermline’s new city status ‘gladdens heart’ of King Charles III

The King and the Queen Consort were in Fife to formally confer city status.

Man who ran marathon in pyjamas says record ‘didn’t really surprise’ family

Man who ran marathon in pyjamas says record ‘didn’t really surprise’ family

David Jones finished the London Marathon in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds.

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