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GP access tops list of publics NHS concerns survey finds

Access to GP appointments has topped the list of NHS concerns among UK adults, according to a new poll.

Government urged to do right thing over inheritance tax for reset with farmers

The Government is being urged to “reset” its relationship with farmers after months of protests over policies including imposing inheritance tax on farms.

Rishi Sunak honoured to become prostate cancer charity ambassador

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has said he is “honoured” to become an ambassador for a prostate cancer charity.

Breast cancer cases and deaths set to rise dramatically by 2050 data suggests

The number of women in the UK diagnosed with breast cancer and dying from the disease is set to rise dramatically by 2050, data suggests.

Grammy winning US singer Roberta Flack has died age 88

Roberta Flack has died age 88, her publicist Elaine Schock has confirmed to the PA news agency.

King greeted by cheering crowds at JCB headquarters in Staffordshire

The King was greeted by cheering crowds and waving flags as he visited the world headquarters of JCB in Staffordshire, to mark the company’s 80th birthday.

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury jailed for punching man in street

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been jailed for 10 weeks for punching a man following a row in the street.

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury to be sentenced for punching man in street

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury will be sentenced for punching a man following a row in the street.

Assisted dying Father with MND says antiquated law must change

A father living with motor neurone disease (MND) who took his fight for choice at the end of life to the High Court has appealed to MPs to change the “antiquated, out-of-date and frankly cruel” law which currently criminalises assisted dying.

Net zero economy grows 10 in a year with 83bn boost to UK report says

The “net zero” sector has grown by 10% in the past year, adding £83 billion to the UK economy and boosting regional growth, a report suggests.

Pharmacies hanging on by fingernails over financial pressures leaders warn

Pharmacists are facing a “financial cliff edge” and will cut services for patients unless the Government provides funding, leaders have warned.

Government urged to restore school break times as more children miss out on play

The Government is being urged to restore playtime in school amid concerns that play is being “squeezed out” of children’s lives.