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HS2 now offers 'very poor value for money', MPs warn

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:01
The scrapping of the northern legs of the rail line means it is poor value for money, MPs have said.

Income needed to retire jumps as family costs rise

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:01
Experts estimates that a single person needs £31,300 a year for a moderate retirement, up £8,000 on last year.

Scandal-hit business group will survive, says new boss

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:01
New CBI boss Rupert Soames says he's committed to restoring its reputation, after sexual assault allegations hit the business group last year.

Will voters unhappy with the Conservatives be attracted to Reform?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:00
The party says it targets Labour supporters, but it is the Tories who are most worried about Reform UK's polling.

Ed Davey was advised to meet Post Office campaigner Alan Bates to avoid bad publicity

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:00
The now-Lib Dem leader was advised as postal minister in 2010 to meet Alan Bates for "presentational reasons".

Dentists to get £20k NHS bonus to treat most in need

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:00
The move is part of a wider plan to improve access in England but dentists say it will not solve problems.

Newspaper headlines: Prince Harry's 'dash to see Charles' and King's 'brave face'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 23:44
Prince Harry's arrival in London following King Charles' cancer diagnosis dominates most of Wednesday's front pages.

Newtownards: Man arrested after viable device found in flat

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 23:29
The 34-year-old was detained after police dealt with a security alert at a flat in Newtownards.

Workplace stress left me dependent on painkillers

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:54
Lara Cox took up to 12 painkillers a day to cope with the pressure of a job which overwhelmed her.

Mike Freer: Man charged over threatening call made to MP

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:53
Tory MP Mike Freer has said he plans to stand down at the next general election over safety fears.

Michael Sheen: The Way echoes Tata steelworks reality

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:53
Filmed in Port Talbot, Michael Sheen's new drama tells of steelworkers' dramatic fight for jobs.

Post Office still pursued sisters after case thrown out

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:49
Jacquie El Kasaby and Rose Stewart lost their business and paid £10,000 despite not being prosecuted.

Mesh and sodium valproate scandal victims need payouts soon, report says

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:01
Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh.

Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:56
The five men bought up empty properties in Hull and used a fake estate agent shop as cover.

NI Children's Hospice: Families speak out at reduction in bed capacity

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:52
A loss of funding means a specialist children's palliative care charity is lowering its bed numbers.

Warwickshire councillors apologise for special needs comments

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:30
The council is investigating complaints about the remarks that it says "caused significant offence".

Harry back in UK to visit King

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:14
King seen for first time since cancer announcement, as Duke of Sussex travels from the US.

Dentists to get cash incentives for NHS patients

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:09
The move is expected to be part of a wider dental reform plan to boost access for patients in England.

Welsh fire service taken over after harassment probe

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:04
The Welsh government effectively takes over as a minister says failures could put lives at risk.

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