The Latest National and International News
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Written complaints to NHS in England rises to new record high
The number of written complaints submitted to the health service has risen year-on-year to a new record high, NHS England data shows.
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MI5 faces new era tackling terrorism and rise in state threats
Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned.
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King hails resilience of farmers through challenges of changing climate
The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”.
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Ex West Ham star Said Benrahma fined after his dogs attack golden retriever
Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street.
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Ricky Hatton found hanged at home inquest told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard.
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Driving penalty points up 12 in a year after boom in speed camera offences
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year.
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38 of viewers say BBC ineffective at being independent from Government
As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government.
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Quarter of children consuming news online fooled by fake stories research
More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research.
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