64 h. ago ‘Clearly I was upset,’ says Reeves as she responds to questions about tears at PMQs – UK politics live

Chancellor says tears due to ‘a personal issue’ but it was her job to be at PMQs supporting Keir StarmerStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn into the NHS.It is thanks to her leadership that we’ve seen interest rates in our country fall four times. It’s thanks to her leadership that we see wages finally rising faster than the cost of living. And it’s thanks to her leadership we have the fastest growing economy in the G7.If Australia can effectively serve communities living in the remote outback, we can meet the needs of people living in rural England.If community health teams can go door to door to prevent ill health in Brazil, we can do the same in Bradford. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Starmer defends Reeves but refuses to rule out tax rises as he announces 10

PM says only possible to transform the NHS due to decisions taken by chancellor, and denies the pressure is too much for herStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn into the NHS.It is thanks to her leadership that we’ve seen interest rates in our country fall four times. It’s thanks to her leadership that we see wages finally rising faster than the cost of living. And it’s thanks to her leadership we have the fastest growing economy in the G7.If Australia can effectively serve communities living in the remote outback, we can meet the needs of people living in rural England.If community health teams can go door to door to prevent ill health in Brazil, we can do the same in Bradford. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on up to £1,149 a month

More than seven million people in the UK are currently in receipt of Universal Credit, but there could be more cash support available to them

Economics

4 d. ago Seven in 10 people missing out on simple technique for keeping gums 'happy'

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 45 percent rarely consider the health of their gums, leaving them at risk of serious dental problems - but how healthy are your gums?

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5 d. ago Busy Brits neglect health checks, risking conditions like glaucoma, study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found three quarters have missed or delayed a health appointment of some kind because they're too busy

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8 d. ago Brits in 15 UK regions get 'rise in death' alert over 35C heatwave lasting 72 hours

UK heatwave is set to bring "very hot" conditions to parts of the UK this weekend, with the Met Office warning that it could put extra pressure on NHS hospitals

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8 d. ago Mission Impossible legend who wrote iconic theme song dies after health battle

Oscar-winning composer Lalo Schifrin, who was the brains behind the legendary Mission Impossible theme tune, has died at the age of 93, his family have announced

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1 week ago Chilling list reveals which US cities would be first targets hit in WWIII

While strategically vital cities like New York and Washington top the list of likely targets in a nuclear attack, several other targets that could be in the crosshairs may surprise the everyday American.

Events

2 w. ago Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

From a legislator in downtown Minneapolis to a veteran Ohio congresswoman, many lawmakers included in the suspected Minnesota gunman’s list of targets are vowing not to bow down

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2 w. ago Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy

Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who passed away last month

Politics

2 w. ago Danny Jones's wife Georgia tearfully details health battle in TV return after Maura Higgins kiss scandal

The former Miss England, 38, spoke candidly about her mental health battle after the birth of her son, Cooper, who she shares with Danny

Events

2 w. ago Terrifying new 'hit list' with a dozen more targets found at suspected Minnesota shooter's home

Police have reportedly found a second hit list written by alleged fugitive assassin Vance Boelter, 57, as the manhunt for the double homicide suspect continues

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2 w. ago Manhunt for suspected Minnesota gunman crosses state lines as lawmakers react to list of targets: Latest

Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday

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3 w. ago ‘Politically motivated’ suspect accused of fatally shooting lawmaker had hit list of pro

Sources told The Independent that suspect Vance Boelter, 57, has a list of political targets

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3 w. ago Westlife fans 'sobbing' as band member Mark Feehily skips anniversary shows amid severe health issues

The band are planning new music, an album, and ‘special shows’ to celebrate their 25th anniversary

Culture

3 w. ago NHS waiting lists fall to lowest level in two years...but number of patients waiting over a year on the rise

The news comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the NHS a cash injection of an extra £29 billion per year.

Science

3 w. ago Britain morphing into ‘National Health State’, says think tank

The NHS has received an extra £29 billion per year for day-to-day spending and more cash for capital investment.

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3 w. ago NHS gets an extra £29billion a year but waiting list targets may STILL be missed, health chiefs say

Economists described the real-terms rise as 'substantial', with the health service budget now equal to the entire annual income of Portugal.

Economics

3 w. ago Almost all Brits are missing out on key nutrient linked to bowel cancer explosion in under 50s, shock report finds

Data released by the Government's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) show a staggering 96 per cent of adults don't meet this requirement.

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3 w. ago No guarantee waiting lists will fall to hit targets, health leaders say

The NHs will see a large proportion of the extra cash swallowed by pay rises for staff and existing commitments, experts say.

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