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Sajid Javid pledges 15,000 new health workers by the end of March

Sajid Javid pledges 15,000 new health workers by the end of March

Sajid Javid pledges 15,000 new health workers by the end of March

09 February 2022

Mr Javid earlier set out in the Commons how the NHS would tackle the backlog built up during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Actress Nina Wadia to receive OBE at Windsor Castle

Actress Nina Wadia to receive OBE at Windsor Castle

Actress Nina Wadia to receive OBE at Windsor Castle

09 February 2022

The pair will be honoured alongside dozens of others at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday at Windsor Castle.


Poorer pupils’ GCSE grades trail behind their peers’ for over a decade – study

Poorer pupils’ GCSE grades trail behind their peers’ for over a decade – study

Poorer pupils’ GCSE grades trail behind their peers’ for over a decade – study

09 February 2022

Rising numbers of poorer pupils have fallen into long-term poverty.


Samsung prepares to unveil new flagship smartphones

Samsung prepares to unveil new flagship smartphones

Samsung prepares to unveil new flagship smartphones

09 February 2022

The technology giant is set to announce a range of new gadgets on Wednesday.


Push back of migrant boats ‘courts disaster’, warns former chief prosecutor

Push back of migrant boats ‘courts disaster’, warns former chief prosecutor

Push back of migrant boats ‘courts disaster’, warns former chief prosecutor

09 February 2022

It would take just one tragedy resulting from the high-risk tactic to ‘shame’ the nation internationally, Parliament is told.


What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

09 February 2022

The front pages focus on the NHS backlog ‘getting worse before it gets better’.


Johnson heads to PMQs with updated team as he tries to regain his grip on power

Johnson heads to PMQs with updated team as he tries to regain his grip on power

Johnson heads to PMQs with updated team as he tries to regain his grip on power

09 February 2022

The PM appointed a new Chief Whip and moved Jacob Rees-Mogg into a new Brexit-focused role.


Murder investigation opened after death in Greenwich

Murder investigation opened after death in Greenwich

Murder investigation opened after death in Greenwich

09 February 2022

Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing on Lionel Road, Greenwich, at 5.11pm on Tuesday.


Plans to cut red tape from 5G rollout and improve mobile phone connectivity

Plans to cut red tape from 5G rollout and improve mobile phone connectivity

Plans to cut red tape from 5G rollout and improve mobile phone connectivity

08 February 2022

Street lights and bus shelters to host more mobile network equipment to help mobile coverage in a plan to cut red tape and install more 4G and 5G kit


Patients to have digital care record under Integration White Paper plans

Patients to have digital care record under Integration White Paper plans

Patients to have digital care record under Integration White Paper plans

08 February 2022

The Department of Health has outlined some of its plans to improve the links between the NHS and social care.


Adele enjoys dominant night during first gender-neutral Brits

Adele enjoys dominant night during first gender-neutral Brits

Adele enjoys dominant night during first gender-neutral Brits

08 February 2022

The LA-based singer brought the night to a close with a tearful speech.


Leak suggests 18 more firms given ‘VIP lane’ treatment for PPE contracts

Leak suggests 18 more firms given ‘VIP lane’ treatment for PPE contracts

Leak suggests 18 more firms given ‘VIP lane’ treatment for PPE contracts

08 February 2022

Labour said ministers should ‘come clean’ about whether they had misled MPs about how many companies had access to the competition-free process


Adele continues her winning streak at the Brit Awards

Adele continues her winning streak at the Brit Awards

Adele continues her winning streak at the Brit Awards

08 February 2022

The LA-based star praised female artists during an impassioned speech.


Duchess of Cornwall tells Paralympian she loves ‘saucy moments’ after book gift

Duchess of Cornwall tells Paralympian she loves ‘saucy moments’ after book gift

Duchess of Cornwall tells Paralympian she loves ‘saucy moments’ after book gift

08 February 2022

Camilla said she would look forward to reading Sir Lee Pearson’s autobiography, which he warned contained some ‘saucy moments’.


Hospital’s patient redirection scheme hailed a success

Hospital’s patient redirection scheme hailed a success

Hospital’s patient redirection scheme hailed a success

08 February 2022

A senior nurse and GP have been assessing patients outside Northwick Park Hospital since December.


Anne-Marie speaks out after taking a tumble during Brits performance

Anne-Marie speaks out after taking a tumble during Brits performance

Anne-Marie speaks out after taking a tumble during Brits performance

08 February 2022

Fans on social media sent messages of support.


Adele says she is ‘coming home’ as she scores early win at the Brits

Adele says she is ‘coming home’ as she scores early win at the Brits

Adele says she is ‘coming home’ as she scores early win at the Brits

08 February 2022

The ceremony this year features an all-British line-up of live performers.


Martin Lewis calls on Business Secretary to apologise for fraud remarks

Martin Lewis calls on Business Secretary to apologise for fraud remarks

Martin Lewis calls on Business Secretary to apologise for fraud remarks

08 February 2022

The MoneySavingExpert founder accused Kwasi Kwarteng of ‘denigrating’ the experience of victims.


Law to close ‘bedroom tax loopholes’ passes final hurdle in Assembly

Law to close ‘bedroom tax loopholes’ passes final hurdle in Assembly

Law to close ‘bedroom tax loopholes’ passes final hurdle in Assembly

08 February 2022

The Welfare Supplementary Payment (Amendment) Regulations aims to protect families in Northern Ireland impacted by the bedroom tax.


Offshore asylum ‘traduces’ UK’s reputation as ‘nation that abolished slavery’

Offshore asylum ‘traduces’ UK’s reputation as ‘nation that abolished slavery’

Offshore asylum ‘traduces’ UK’s reputation as ‘nation that abolished slavery’

08 February 2022

Lords debate Nationality and Borders Bill that seeks to curb English Channel crossings and change how asylum claims are processed.


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