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NHS to stress biological sex in ward allocations

Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards in England, the government is proposing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SYIoq50 via IFTTT

Thousands more refugees become homeless in England

Refugees classed as homeless quadrupled, as the government worked to clear the asylum backlog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CGVaR1j via IFTTT

Watch: Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister

Humza Yousaf has resigned as first minister of Scotland, triggering a leadership contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OpG1YvB via IFTTT

'The NHS deserves better' says defecting Tory MP

Dr Poulter, who works part time as a doctor, says he struggled to "look my NHS colleagues in the eye". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CBmslgL via IFTTT

Salmond says independence plan is price for Yousaf support

The Alba leader demands the SNP focus on independence rather than "divisive" identity politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETzcYL0 via IFTTT

See reaction when minister asks if Congo is different country to Rwanda

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/crDMfSd via IFTTT

Labour outlines plan for some rail public ownership

The shadow transport secretary says neither passengers or taxpayers "can afford for things to continue like this”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W8zDESG via IFTTT

Labour's rail plan 'unfunded', says minister

The transport secretary says there is “nothing” in Labour’s plan that will make rail services better for passengers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DLZ7hM via IFTTT

Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’

A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VoTZcdh via IFTTT

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LKQHnMF via IFTTT

Minister Chris Philp's Rwanda question raises eyebrows

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZNPbMYp via IFTTT

Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oFbdQiy via IFTTT

First flights to Rwanda in 10 to 12 weeks - Sunak

The PM says there is a "loud minority" who will try to stop government plans to send migrants to Rwanda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBGTD2F via IFTTT

Parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China

Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zik3Qs via IFTTT

Minister defends government's record on climate

Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqUSwFZ via IFTTT

SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal

Scottish Green members are to  vote on whether to remain in government  after the SNP ditched key climate change targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REhBAaS via IFTTT

What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uzX9mC via IFTTT

Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown

Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzXws7G via IFTTT

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wO3FUgV via IFTTT

Labour unveils plans for new housing on 'grey belt'

Low-quality green belt areas will be classed as "grey belt" and targeted for development, Labour say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAoXKJq via IFTTT

Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head

In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nOEoJvU via IFTTT

Our climate change record is strong, minister says

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho defends government after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hnHMP2B via IFTTT

Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal

The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHD6ZiY via IFTTT

Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss book

The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mYgnpd8 via IFTTT

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BNhdzM4 via IFTTT

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BNhdzM4 via IFTTT

Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP

Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsLRxB6 via IFTTT

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgUS3PA via IFTTT

UK inflation falls as some food prices drop

New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qjDonk0 via IFTTT

Cheap booze prices to rise as MSPs vote to increase minimum cost

MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PmIDJ61 via IFTTT

Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HcDmNvK via IFTTT

Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel

The prime minister will speak to Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss how to prevent escalation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5lvzR4 via IFTTT

Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords

Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/alnKyCQ via IFTTT

Watch: Iran suffered 'double defeat' - Lord Cameron

The UK foreign secretary says Iran carried out a very significant attack, "but fortunately, it was a failure". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLIWxba via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qk0jcp5 via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qk0jcp5 via IFTTT

Watch: Laura Kuenssberg to grill Health Secretary Victoria Atkins

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins and shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper are the main political guests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwLdGKH via IFTTT

Streeting: Sunak ‘failed' in NHS waiting list promises

Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPH1hk8 via IFTTT

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozPUwYS via IFTTT

Bogota begins water rationing amid severe drought

The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGkyIhw via IFTTT

UK food production at threat after extreme flooding

Record-breaking rainfall leaves fields under water, threatening this year's harvest yield and quality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTICJr8 via IFTTT

David Cameron heads to Brussels for Gibraltar talks

Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/riZhCfn via IFTTT

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BYixSwg via IFTTT

'The future isn't in burning our waste'

An MP asks the government to revoke the permit for a planned incinerator in his constituency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IxcYz2a via IFTTT

Pressure grows over rough sleeping clampdown

More than 30 groups warn the government that fining or arresting people risks stigmatising the homeless. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qgNka4y via IFTTT

Three arrested after protest at Starmer's home

Rishi Sunak criticises the demonstration saying: "No MP should be harassed at their own home." from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7YhfnE via IFTTT

William Wragg gives up Conservative whip

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGvk53S via IFTTT

Reform defends vetting after candidates dropped

The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nufpzBK via IFTTT

Lib Dems unveil special needs support plan

Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1fU3oM via IFTTT

Lord Bamford retires from the House of Lords

Lord Bamford, the executive chairman of JCB, stepped down on 1 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UN3DdwJ via IFTTT

Deputy PM: It's still legal to sell arms to Israel

Oliver Dowden says Israel's war is "legitimate", but the UK has specific concerns about the country's conduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DS8qNhl via IFTTT

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bs8yNX2 via IFTTT

One woman’s battle to push Africa’s space race

Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZF5PJK via IFTTT

When is the solar eclipse and how can I watch it?

Millions of North Americans will be treated to the view of a lifetime on Monday when the Moon blocks the Sun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M30V4eB via IFTTT

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bs8yNX2 via IFTTT

PM marks six months since start of Israel-Gaza war

Rishi Sunak says Israel has the right to defend itself but he is "shocked by the bloodshed" in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zbY3jm1 via IFTTT

Path of darkness - scroll every mile of total eclipse

If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its journey here. from BBC News https://ift.tt/co0ZCne via IFTTT

Mercer given deadline for Afghan inquiry challenge

The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3GcDNS via IFTTT

Warning to 'stay on guard' after cyber-attack

The council says work is ongoing to find out the amount and nature of data which was taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JVxQNG0 via IFTTT

Tories investigate ex-minister over Israel comments

The ex-MP is accused of using "antisemitic tropes" but says he was defending international-law aims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WT2DIv6 via IFTTT

AI chatbot for civil servants moves a step closer

The Cabinet Office expands trials of Redbox, which it says will increase productivity of civil servants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dFNwMt via IFTTT

Burnham launches mayoral re-election campaign

Andy Burnham asks voters to examine his track record as he seeks a third term as Greater Manchester mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QcXK5B via IFTTT

Dramatic drop in logging in key Amazon countries

Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PJD0uh2 via IFTTT

Top judges urge UK to stop arms sales to Israel

Lawyers and academics say arms sales must end due to the 'plausible risk of genocide' in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0hrwM89 via IFTTT

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFiLCPX via IFTTT

Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths

But the prime minister stops short of saying arms sales to Israel should be suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygFcxn6 via IFTTT

Mercer challenging order to give names to inquiry

The minister has refused to reveal who told him about alleged war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ReIScw via IFTTT

PM backs JK Rowling in row over hate crime laws

The author hit out at the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act that came into effect on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbSuLt4 via IFTTT

Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours

Rishi Sunak says it is a "positive and exciting moment" after Labour called the system a "total mess". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dwKCae via IFTTT

JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over hate crime law

The Harry Potter author described several transgender women as men in a series of social media posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/loLsJTC via IFTTT

'Are you part of the deep state, prime minister?'

The PM laughs off a question on whether he is part of the 'deep state' adding he could not say if he was. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hp5lbZF via IFTTT