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Starmers plans to shape up Civil Service could trigger union clash
He will plans for greater use of AI and technology across the Service.
John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year
Thats despite a rise in profits.
New offence over planning mass killings recommended in wake of Southport murders
The terrorism definition should not be changed in the wake of the Southport murders but a new offence to address the gap for lone individuals planning mass killings should be considered, the UKs terror watchdog has said..
High teacher leaving rates and sluggish recruitment affecting pupils
Persistently high teacher leaving rates and sluggish recruitment in England have led to larger class sizes and a greater reliance on unqualified staff, a report has suggested..
Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut
His first race for the Scuderia is in Australia this weekend.
UK housing market momentum slowed in February
Momentum in the UK housing market slowed in February amid signs of weakening buyer confidence, according to surveyors..
Over 1800 dogs stolen across the UK last year
An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken, according to police figures..
Trump I dont want to hurt Ireland but trade must be fair
President Donald Trump has said he does not want to do anything to hurt Ireland but added that the trade relationship between the countries should be focused on fairness..
I have sense of relief after announcing plans to step down Sturgeon
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her sense of relief after announcing she plans to step down next year..
Starmer says all options on table to respond to Trumps tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK would keep open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs..
Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from Holyrood next year
She represents the Glasgow Southside constituency.
Nearly 40000 child on child sexual abuse offences recorded in one year
Nearly 40,000 child sexual abuse offences were committed by children in the space of a year, a new report has found..
New US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect
The move has been described as "hugely disappointing".
Major differences in pharmacies antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted
Pharmacies in England are twice as likely to prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat compared to those in Wales, according to analysis..
197000 UK lives saved thanks to breast cancer advances
Almost 200,000 UK deaths from breast cancer have been averted since the late 80s, according to a new report..
Changes to bathing season for outdoor swimmers
Its the first review of the rules in more than a decade.
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jump 18 year on year
Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have jumped 18% year-on-year since the pandemic, research suggests..
Trump administration to resume military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine
The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv..
Man arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over North Sea crash
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the collision between a tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea..
Triple killer handed whole life order for crossbow and knife murders
Kyle Clifford was described by the judge as a jealous man soaked in self pity, who holds women in utter contempt..