Hospitals told to ‘get back to basics’ as NHS sets priorities
Improving A&E and ambulance waiting times are among the top priorities for the NHS in the year ahead, health officials have said. Hospitals have also been ordered to focus on…
Judge rejects Scout leaders’ bid to overturn unlawful killing verdict
A senior judge has rejected an attempt to overturn an inquest verdict of unlawful killing on a teenager who died while on a Scout trip. Ben Leonard, 16, suffered a…
Uniqlo shopper fits everything for a holiday in ‘amazing’ £13 ‘Mary Poppins’ handbag
A Uniqlo shopper has been left amazed after being able to pack everything she needs for an ‘entire holiday’ in the store’s popular £13 Round Mini Shoulder Bag. Better still,…
Captain Tom’s family ‘demanded his name be removed from charity’
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family is said to have demanded his name be removed from the foundation set up in his honour and still not paid funds the charity insists…
India trade deal should secure release of detained British citizen, says MP
Talks to secure a trade deal with India should also support the release of a British citizen arbitrarily detained there, a Labour MP has urged. Ahead of a visit to…
Royal Mail update: MPs urged to ‘stop spiral of decline’ as second-class deliveries to be axed
MPs are being urged to scutinise proposed changes to Royal Mail services which could see millions of Britons wait longer for deliveries. Ofcom has today confirmed a consultation on cutting…
Kate named children’s hospice patron as she makes first visit
The Princess of Wales has been named patron of a children’s hospice as she arrived at the institution to meet youngsters with life-shortening conditions and their families. Kate has followed…
Heating oil prices fall in Northern Ireland – but petrol and diesel both on the rise
Home heating oil has continued to fall in price in Northern Ireland, with the average cost of a 300 litre purchase down to £203, according to a report.
Princess Kate and Prince William share subtle message to Beatrice and Edoardo following new baby girl
Princess Kate and Prince William have showed a sign of subtle support after Prince Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s announced the birth of their new baby girl. The Prince and…
Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he had decided to retire without…