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Fall in GP vacancies linked to funding for other roles, survey suggests

Fall in GP vacancies linked to funding for other roles, survey suggests

There has been an increase in other multi-disciplinary roles at surgeries after the introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme.

Drivers urged to ‘avoid puddles’ as pothole breakdowns hit record levels

Drivers urged to ‘avoid puddles’ as pothole breakdowns hit record levels

The AA issued the guidance as it revealed it received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road defects.

Big Issue vendors to accept payments by mobile phone with help from giffgaff

Big Issue vendors to accept payments by mobile phone with help from giffgaff

giffgaff is providing 250 phones to help magazine vendors boost their sales.

Mutated gene thought to exist in just 4% of people could ‘help tackle obesity’

Mutated gene thought to exist in just 4% of people could ‘help tackle obesity’

Understanding how the ZFHX3 gene variant works could pave the way for new targeted weight loss therapies, scientists said.

Enzyme therapy approved for rare genetic condition in babies

Enzyme therapy approved for rare genetic condition in babies

Wolman disease is thought to occur in one in every 350,000 births.

Climate change is main reason for soaring food prices, experts say

Climate change is main reason for soaring food prices, experts say

Climate costs have added more to bills than the price of energy since the start of 2022, researchers have calculated.

AI image generators ‘being used by children to create indecent images’

AI image generators ‘being used by children to create indecent images’

The UK Safer Internet Centre said it has started receiving reports from schools of children using AI to create images of other children.

What the papers say – November 26

What the papers say – November 26

The release of Israeli hostages as part of truce deal continues to dominate Sunday’s front pages.

Relief as latest set of Hamas hostages released

Relief as latest set of Hamas hostages released

It came as tens of thousands of people gathered once again in central London to demand a permanent ceasefire.

Freezing temperatures to continue overnight with Sunday remaining chilly

Freezing temperatures to continue overnight with Sunday remaining chilly

The Met Office said another frost was likely for more eastern areas and daytime figures will generally stay low.

Diana’s 1981 engagement portrait blouse could sell for £79,000 at auction

Diana’s 1981 engagement portrait blouse could sell for £79,000 at auction

An evening dress worn by Diana is also being sold.

Reform denies claims it offered Tory MP ‘a lot of money’ to defect

Reform denies claims it offered Tory MP ‘a lot of money’ to defect

Reform UK has denied claims that it offered money to Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson to defect to the party.

Irish-Israeli girl held hostage in Gaza released

Irish-Israeli girl held hostage in Gaza released

Emily Hand’s father Thomas says he cannot wait to give her a ‘huge hug’ and ‘the best birthday party she’s ever had’.

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £5m after no-one wins top prize

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £5m after no-one wins top prize

The winning Lotto numbers were 05, 09, 31, 34, 46, 48 and the bonus number was 49.

Author of upcoming royal book says he did not interview Meghan for it

Author of upcoming royal book says he did not interview Meghan for it

Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame, is set to be released on Tuesday and will look ‘inside’ the royal family and the monarchy’s ‘fight for survival’.

Starmer open to Elgin Marbles deal with Greece – reports

Starmer open to Elgin Marbles deal with Greece – reports

Sir Keir Starmer would not opposed any loan deal that would involve the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens, according to reports.

Tax cuts ‘start of a journey’, says Sunak

Tax cuts ‘start of a journey’, says Sunak

It comes after Jeremy Hunt used the autumn statement to announce major tax cuts.

A ‘lot more to do’ to tackle migration levels, says Sunak

A ‘lot more to do’ to tackle migration levels, says Sunak

Record net migration figures saw Tory MPs pile pressure on the Prime Minister to take action.

‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister

‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking as a heavy police presence was mounted across Dublin following rioting in the Irish capital on Thursday night.

Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Scotland call for permanent ceasefire

Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Scotland call for permanent ceasefire

The demonstrations took place amid a temporary truce in the conflict.

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