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Projects to create green spaces for patients to receive share of £1m

Projects to create green spaces for patients to receive share of £1m

Projects to create green spaces for patients to receive share of £1m

28 May 2024

Eight NHS charities will be awarded grants worth between £25,000 and £200,000 over two years to help communities have access to nature.


Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules

Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules

Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules

28 May 2024

The windfarm’s operator admitted to the breach, describing the issue as ‘wholly unintentional’.


AI enlisted in the hunt for female partner for lonely ancient plant

AI enlisted in the hunt for female partner for lonely ancient plant

AI enlisted in the hunt for female partner for lonely ancient plant

28 May 2024

The only known E. woodii plant found is male and, although it has been cloned, it cannot naturally reproduce.


Pope’s apology for ‘homophobic’ remark welcomed

Pope’s apology for ‘homophobic’ remark welcomed

Pope’s apology for ‘homophobic’ remark welcomed

28 May 2024

A Vatican spokesman said the Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms.


Target seats visited by party leaders on day six of the campaign

Target seats visited by party leaders on day six of the campaign

Target seats visited by party leaders on day six of the campaign

28 May 2024

The Prime Minister has spent time in Stoke-on-Trent North, which is ranked 103 on Labour’s target list.


Sunak unveils tax break for pensioners as Labour woos business leaders

Sunak unveils tax break for pensioners as Labour woos business leaders

Sunak unveils tax break for pensioners as Labour woos business leaders

28 May 2024

The Prime Minister has announced a tax break for pensioners as shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves stepped up efforts to win business backing.


‘Saving Matheson’s skin’ would destroy public trust in MSPs, says Ross

‘Saving Matheson’s skin’ would destroy public trust in MSPs, says Ross

‘Saving Matheson’s skin’ would destroy public trust in MSPs, says Ross

28 May 2024

The Scottish Tories are attempting to force the former health secretary to resign following a scandal over expenses.


Suspended police chief’s Falklands medal ‘appears false’, misconduct panel hears

Suspended police chief’s Falklands medal ‘appears false’, misconduct panel hears

Suspended police chief’s Falklands medal ‘appears false’, misconduct panel hears

28 May 2024

Nick Adderley has been accused of exaggerating his naval achievements and his rank and length of service.


Labour would ‘reset’ relationship with European Union, says Sarwar

Labour would ‘reset’ relationship with European Union, says Sarwar

Labour would ‘reset’ relationship with European Union, says Sarwar

28 May 2024

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was on the campaign trail in East Renfrewshire.


Kuenssberg, Maitlis and Burley among broadcasters’ election night hosts

Kuenssberg, Maitlis and Burley among broadcasters’ election night hosts

Kuenssberg, Maitlis and Burley among broadcasters’ election night hosts

28 May 2024

The broadcasters will provide updates and analysis after votes are cast on July 4.


Cutting waiting lists to be ‘first step’ of Labour government’s NHS plan

Cutting waiting lists to be ‘first step’ of Labour government’s NHS plan

Cutting waiting lists to be ‘first step’ of Labour government’s NHS plan

28 May 2024

The latest figures show 7.54 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of March, relating to 6.29 million patients.


Pink castle that inspired Walt Disney to reopen after restoration project

Pink castle that inspired Walt Disney to reopen after restoration project

Pink castle that inspired Walt Disney to reopen after restoration project

28 May 2024

Craigievar Castle was closed to the public for 18 months while it underwent a number of works to lessen the effects of rain and climate change.


Labour could end SNP dominance by taking most seats in Scotland – poll

Labour could end SNP dominance by taking most seats in Scotland – poll

Labour could end SNP dominance by taking most seats in Scotland – poll

28 May 2024

A survey by Survation for True North spoke to 1,026 people between May 23 and Monday.


Rebekah Vardy’s barrister ‘worked on Christmas Day’ for Wagatha case, court told

Rebekah Vardy’s barrister ‘worked on Christmas Day’ for Wagatha case, court told

Rebekah Vardy’s barrister ‘worked on Christmas Day’ for Wagatha case, court told

28 May 2024

The so-called Wagatha Christie case has returned to the High Court for a specialist judge to consider costs.


Cameron calls for ‘swift probe’ into Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

Cameron calls for ‘swift probe’ into Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

Cameron calls for ‘swift probe’ into Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

28 May 2024

Some of Israel’s closest allies, including the United States, have criticised the country over its war with Hamas.


Conductor spared jail over child sex offences

Conductor spared jail over child sex offences

Conductor spared jail over child sex offences

28 May 2024

Jan Latham-Koenig was given a 14-month prison sentence suspended for two years.


Action needed to protect election from AI disinformation, study says

Action needed to protect election from AI disinformation, study says

Action needed to protect election from AI disinformation, study says

28 May 2024

The Alan Turing Institute’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security said AI disinformation could be used to undermine democratic processes.


Labour investigation into Diane Abbott complete – BBC Newsnight

Labour investigation into Diane Abbott complete – BBC Newsnight

Labour investigation into Diane Abbott complete – BBC Newsnight

28 May 2024

Momentum has said the Labour whip ‘should already have been restored’ to Diane Abbott if claims made on BBC Newsnight are true.


Rishi Sunak quizzed on support for national service veterans

Rishi Sunak quizzed on support for national service veterans

Rishi Sunak quizzed on support for national service veterans

28 May 2024

The Prime Minister painted a plate during a tour of Churchill China in Stoke-on-Trent while on a campaign visit to the Midlands.


Slow progress on insulating homes adds £3.2bn to UK energy bills – think tank

Slow progress on insulating homes adds £3.2bn to UK energy bills – think tank

Slow progress on insulating homes adds £3.2bn to UK energy bills – think tank

28 May 2024

Research shows upgrading average home insulation could save hundreds of pounds a year per household under the new price cap.


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