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How the wait for an ADHD diagnosis puts lives on hold

A major private assessment clinic has closed its doors to new adult patients as demand has spiked, writes Rebecca Thomas

We're in AI arms race with criminals, warns senior MP

Ministers and AI developers are locked in an “arms race” with criminals and rogue states attempting to use the technology for harm, a senior MP has warned, calling for more clarity on how it will be regulated.

Ex-MI6 chief warns Sinwar death may boost UK terror

Islamic terrorism may get a “boost” in the UK following the death of Hamas’s leader, a former head of MI6 has said.

Storm Ashley brings travel chaos and flood warnings

Storm Ashley caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK yesterday, as high winds and rain battered parts of the country.

UK diplomat's Chagos call published to Facebook page

Leaked recordings have sparked fears that the British High Commission in Mauritius had its phones hacked around the time the UK opened negotiations for the handover of the Chagos Islands.

Who will pick up the tab as Reeves looks to raise taxes?

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her first Budget, a clear picture is emerging of how she intends to raise the money to ensure there is not another wave of austerity.

Inflation-busting NHS deal 'not enough to fix service'

BMA calls for government to match funding of Blair years

'I was relieved the Tories lost. But it's not that simple'

Peter Capaldi started out playing 'easy-going buffoons'. Then along came 'The Thick of It'. He talks to Craig McLean about political satire, making music, and the 'Doctor Who' fandom

What is truth and what is fiction in Trump biopic?

Kevin EG Perry takes a deep dive into 'The Apprentice'

Bournemouth capitalise against 10-man Gunners

Mikel Arteta lamented the “impossible task” faced by Arsenal following William Saliba’s red card as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth to miss the chance to go top of the Premier League.

United finally end slump as ‘injustice' sparks comeback

Perhaps it took a sense of injustice to spare Manchester United further ignominy.

Spurs split open Hammers in dominant derby victory

Sometimes you can actually change the players rather than the manager.

Cuba struggles to restore power after grid collapse

Cuba's government said yesterday it had made some progress in gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and parts of the capital Havana, after state-run media earlier reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time in 24 hours. Most of Cuba’s 10 million people, however, remained without electricity yesterday afternoon.

Top Ukraine cleric turns to Starmer in bid for freedom

Prime minister is facing criticism over delay in appointing a new envoy for religious freedom after Zelensky's crackdown

Netanyahu's home targeted by drone attack, says Israel

Attempted strike on Israeli prime minister's house comes as more than 50 killed in 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

‘He put the contract in his name to monitor my calls’

A victim of tech-linked domestic abuse speaks out as Refuge warns police are struggling to cope with a huge rise in cases

Olympian Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has \"two to four years\" left to live after a recent terminal cancer diagnosis. Hoy, 48, announced in February that he was being treated for cancer.

Streeting unveils 10-year NHS modernisation plan

Patients will be given smartwatches to monitor diabetes

Ex-Tory chair Warsi backs Badenoch for party leader

A former Tory peer who called out her own party over alleged Islamophobia has given her backing to Kemi Badenoch, saying she \"hopes and prays\" the leadership candidate will bring sanity to the Conservatives.

Phrase 'free childcare' cut by Labour amid fees anger

Ministers have banned the use of the term \"free childcare\" to describe a key government policy as anger mounts over nursery fees.

UK's staggering Brexit bill is revealed - and there's still billions more to pay the EU

Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure to publish the true costs of Brexit after a minister confirmed Britain has spent £24bn alone withdrawing from the EU – with a further £6.4bn still to pay.

Labour has no choice but to break its promises on tax

We knew their promises were undeliverable. Everybody said so.

Starmer defends pledges despite 'stealth tax' plans

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that his government will not break Labour’s manifesto pledge over raising taxes on working people despite growing concerns about plans for stealth taxes to help fund the NHS.

Former top judge backs call for review of IPP sentences

Britain’s former top judge has backed The Independent’s campaign for prisoners serving indefinite jail terms to have their sentences reviewed, and called for the government to take responsibility for the “morally wrong” punishment.

Stokes says sorry to team after meltdown in Multan

England captain cut a frustrated figure during Pakistan loss

Brutal seven-game run will put Slot's Reds to the test

The best beginning to a reign made by any Liverpool manager is only a start. Arne Slot has found ways of deflecting the compliments his immediate impact at Anfield has generated.

Inheritance tax increase could backfire for Reeves

Suitably, as Halloween approaches, the \"death tax\" (or inheritance tax, as it's formally known) is spooking Britain again.

Cuba suffers island-wide blackout as grid collapses

Millions of Cubans were plunged into darkness yesterday as they faced a country-wide blackout after a power plant failed, causing the nation's electrical grid to disconnect.

'Fake electors' will return as Trump officials in key states

More than a dozen people who were part of the \"fake electors\" scheme in 2020 will serve as official electors for Donald Trump in key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia and Michigan during the election season.

North Korean troops are 'in Russia, preparing to fight'

Reports suggest 12,000 could be sent to join war in Ukraine