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Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

Until now it had been thought that antibiotics kill bacteria or stop them growing.

HS2 says work in Buckinghamshire is bringing ‘real benefits to passengers today’

HS2 says work in Buckinghamshire is bringing ‘real benefits to passengers today’

More than one mile of a branch line in Buckinghamshire between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough is being realigned.

Kevin McCloud accuses Government of making ‘deliberately muddled policy’

Kevin McCloud accuses Government of making ‘deliberately muddled policy’

The 64-year-old Grand Designs host said the approach was ‘hugely confusing’ and ‘very corrosive’.

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

A charity has raised concerns that many patients are being denied access to key lung tests.

King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

Charles and Camilla will entertain Yoon Suk Yeol at Buckingham Palace in November.

SNP will consider amendments to independence motion – Yousaf

SNP will consider amendments to independence motion – Yousaf

The SNP leader has put a forward a motion which states winning most Scottish seats in the general election could lead to independence talks.

Yousaf: Unison should suspend school strike and let members have say on pay deal

Yousaf: Unison should suspend school strike and let members have say on pay deal

Essential school staff including cleaners, janitors, and teaching support workers have been locked in a pay dispute with Cosla.

Hancock ‘kept mouth shut’ after breaking rib on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Hancock ‘kept mouth shut’ after breaking rib on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

MP Matt Hancock said Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins was ‘one of the toughest physical things I’ve ever done’.

The buck ‘stops with me’ if SNP fail to win key by-election, says Yousaf

The buck ‘stops with me’ if SNP fail to win key by-election, says Yousaf

The First Minister and SNP leader conceded his party is facing ‘very difficult circumstances’ in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

Study finds free childcare reform has ‘little benefit’ to poorer families

Study finds free childcare reform has ‘little benefit’ to poorer families

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the measures announced in the Budget fail to prioritise inequalities in children’s development.

Tech Secretary hoping for agreement over AI safety ‘smoke alarm’ at summit

Tech Secretary hoping for agreement over AI safety ‘smoke alarm’ at summit

Michelle Donelan said she hoped countries attending the UK’s AI Safety Summit would agree to global safety measures.

Lib Dems receive £1m legacy donation boost to election war chest

Lib Dems receive £1m legacy donation boost to election war chest

One source said the donation, which is their biggest since 2019, would be ‘transformational’ to the party’s campaign.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with taxi was being followed by police bikes

Motorcyclist killed in crash with taxi was being followed by police bikes

Watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation.

Paramedic saw woman ‘writhing in pain’ after M9 crash, inquiry hears

Paramedic saw woman ‘writhing in pain’ after M9 crash, inquiry hears

The Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell is taking place at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

Olympic rower James Cracknell chosen as Tory candidate

Olympic rower James Cracknell chosen as Tory candidate

The two-time Olympic gold medallist has been confirmed as the party’s candidate in Colchester.

Firearms officers accused of staging ‘industrial protest’ as dozens down tools

Firearms officers accused of staging ‘industrial protest’ as dozens down tools

A number of Metropolitan Police officers stepped away from armed duties after one of their colleagues was charged with murder last week.

Firearms officers back on duty amid row over death laws

Firearms officers back on duty amid row over death laws

The Met can now continue to cover anti-terrorism duties.

Met Police officer in court charged with misconduct in a public office

Met Police officer in court charged with misconduct in a public office

PC Mohammed Rahman appeared in court charged with seven counts of misconduct in a public office after allegedly misusing police computer systems.

Rail experts say downscaling HS2 would be ‘commercial and operational mess’

Rail experts say downscaling HS2 would be ‘commercial and operational mess’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are reported to be meeting to discuss the future of the project in the coming days.

Man charged with trespassing after arrest near Buckingham Palace denied bail

Man charged with trespassing after arrest near Buckingham Palace denied bail

Awad Mustafa, 25, was arrested on September 16 in the Royal Mews area, next to the palace, following reports a person was seen climbing the wall.

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