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Black and disabled cancer patients less likely to feel supported while in hospital

'I respect the NHS, but people shouldn't have to navigate their treatment like a maze' Nicola Boyd Cancer patient

Unchecked wildlife is disappearing without us knowing, say experts

Conservationists have warned that \"wildlife could be disappearing in the dark,\" after figures showed that three-quarters of England's most precious habitats, wildlife and natural features have had no recent assessment of their condition.

Man, 30, charged over collision with pedestrians

A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after allegedly driving into four pedestrians in the West End of London on Christmas Day.

Data shows 150,000 people came to UK on small boats since 2018

Labour has blamed the Tories for leaving an \"appalling legacy of border security\" after figures showed more than 150,000 people have arrived in the UK in small boats since 2018.

Yemen Houthis claim to have hit back with drone attacks

Houthi rebels in Yemen yesterday claimed to have retaliated against Israeli strikes on Sana'a with a missile aimed at Ben Gurion airport and a drone attack on Tel Aviv.

Children Almost one in five are living in areas affected by conflict, says UN

Nearly one in five of the world's children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN.

Israeli forces raid hospital in Gaza after staff reported killed in airstrike

A fire broke out at one of northern Gaza's only functioning hospitals yesterday morning, as Israeli forces who raided it forced medics and patients to leave, according to staff members.

Perceptions change'

Co-op Live hits right note after false starts

Prison officer arrested over claim she and inmate filmed having sex

A prison officer has been arrested after she was allegedly filmed having sex with an inmate at a Northamptonshire prison.

Revealed: the alarming state of schools, hospitals, prisons and courts

One in six pupils are studying in schools needing major work or in poor condition; almost half are deemed unsafe or ageing. A third of NHS sites in England require repairs to prevent major disruption, and over 100 prisons have serious maintenance issues. Just 1% of court buildings in England are in good condition.

Algorithm could cut strokes by identifying risk factor

Thousands of strokes could be avoided in the UK each year after doctors developed an algorithm that spots patients at risk by scanning millions of GP records.

‘We are homeless’ Two years in temporary classrooms in Cumbria

A tinsel glistens through the window of the darkened classroom. But the decorations are not from this Christmas, or last. A whiteboard marks the date when pupils and staff were evacuated from Sacred Heart Catholic primary school nearly two years ago.

We can work it out: 185 jobs saved as Relate is rescued by charity

Britain's biggest relationship counselling charity is expected to be rescued from insolvency, though the future of some staff made redundant remains unclear.

Yellow weather warning could put a dampener on Hogmanay

A severe weather warning could affect plans for Hogmanay across Scotland as the nation braces for 48 hours of heavy rain.

Nasa's Parker probe survives closest ever approach to sun

Santa and his reindeer were not the only bodies making a celestial journey on 24 December: Nasa has revealed that its Parker solar probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the sun and remains in good health.

AI 'godfather' shortens odds on tech wiping out humanity within decades

The British-Canadian computer scientist who has been called a \"godfather\" of artificial intelligence has shortened the odds of AI wiping out humanity over the next three decades, saying the pace of change in the technology is \"much faster\" than expected.

Irish Officials Sought Return of 'Smuggled' Cannons

Rare cannons allegedly smuggled out of Irish waters by a \"gang of British treasure hunters\" and acquired for a knock-down price by a Tower of London official were at the centre of a decades-long dispute between British and Irish officials, according to newly released records.

Blair Suggested Nationalists Back England During 2002 World Cup

The 2002 World Cup had been a grueling rollercoaster for the Republic of Ireland.

Farage has third job as paid brand ambassador for gold bullion firm

Nigel Farage has been working as a paid brand ambassador for a gold bullion firm in a third job alongside his roles as MP and GB News presenter.

Grange Hill creator says TV bosses should dare to defy rules

The creator of some of Britain's best-loved soaps and children's programmes has said the \"courage has gone out of broadcasting\" and suggested that television bosses should not be afraid to flout Ofcom rules.

Assaults in prisons rise to average of 74 a day

Assaults in prisons rose to an average of 74 a day in England and Wales last year, including 25 a day inflicted on staff, House of Commons library research has shown.

We can work it out: 185 jobs saved as Relate is rescued by charity

Britain's biggest relationship counselling charity is expected to be rescued from insolvency, though the future of some staff made redundant remains unclear.

One in five people would use obesity drugs if they were free

One in five people in the UK would use a weight-loss drug if it was free on the NHS, according to new polling that also shows one in seven have either taken a jab themselves or know somebody else who has.

Woman, 33, arrested after man in 30s found dead on Christmas Day

A man who was found dead at home in Staffordshire in the early hours of Christmas Day has been named as Louis Price.

Parliament and court become battlegrounds in rancorous fight over political future

The scenes inside the national assembly have been a reminder of how thin the line can be between democracy and rule by force

South Korea crisis deepens as MPs vote to impeach acting president

The scenes inside the national assembly have been a reminder of how thin the line can be between democracy and rule by force

Top of the world: can Polar Preet claim new title in epic walk north?

The record-breaking British explorer Preet Chandi, who made history trekking solo to the south pole, is now turning her ambitions north.

Toasty Netflix fireplace beats Squid Game for festive views

Netflix pays the world's biggest stars and utilises the most cutting-edge special effects to entice families away from terrestrial TV over the festive period.

Labour must 'stick to its guns' on employment rights, says TUC chief

Keir Starmer's government has been urged to \"stick to its guns\" amid growing pressure from business leaders to water down its reforms of workers' rights as the economy grinds to a halt.

Nessa returns one last time to mark a century of the Shipping Forecast. Tidy!

What's occurring with the Shipping Forecast? The Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones is to read out the seafarers' bulletin to celebrate a centenary of the shipping news on the BBC.