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That's according to the Public Accounts Committee Measures introduced last year with the aim of boosting access to NHS dentists appear to have “resulted in worsening the picture”, MPs have said. The Dental Recovery Plan has “comprehensively failed”, according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), amid warnings that vulnerable patients “continue to suffer the most”. A new PAC report also says the dental contract “remains unfit for purpose”, with current […]

The UK could see its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters battled wildfires across the country. Much of the country will be dry and sunny on Friday, and some parts of central England may hit 24C as weather “nearer to what we’d expect in July” continues, the Met Office said. The highest temperature recorded so far this year was 21.3C in Northolt, […]

It's amid concerns about wildfires The UK could see its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters battled wildfires across the country. Much of the country will be dry and sunny on Friday, and some parts of central England may hit 24C as weather “nearer to what we’d expect in July” continues, the Met Office said. The highest temperature recorded so […]

That's according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders New car registrations rose by 12.4 per cent in March as the market saw a recovery in private buyer interest. The figures, compiled by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show that 357,103 vehicles were registered during the month, representing a 12.4 per cent year-on-year increase. March is traditionally a strong period in terms of registrations, owing to […]

The Woking-based team won the first two full races of the season Championship leader Lando Norris again looks set for a battle with team-mate Oscar Piastri as the McLaren pair set the pace during practice for Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren have won the first two races of the season – Norris winning in Australia and Piastri in China – and are favourites heading into this weekend at Suzuka. Piastri finished […]

It follows tariffs being imposed by the US President, Donald Trump The UK’s top stocks slid further in value on Friday morning after worries over US tariff plans shook the global financial markets. London’s FTSE 100 Index of companies dropped by 0.68% to 8,416.71 in early trading. Banking stocks were among the heavier fallers, with Asia-focused firm Standard Chartered dropping by around 4%. Mining and commodity stocks were also among […]

Sir Elton John says new album is his "freshest" since the 70's It's called Who Believes in Angels? Sir Elton John says his new album is the “freshest” one he has done since the 70s, marking a new “beginning” for the singer. The new album, Who Believes in Angels? is a joint collaboration between the 78-year old singer and US musician, Brandi Carlile. Sir Elton said that despite the album […]

The Prince of Wales has said there is “fresh momentum for new ideas” to create “safer ways to live our lives” as he announced his Earthshot Prize would be staged in Brazil this year. William’s annual environmental awards will take place in Rio de Janeiro in November, the same month Brazil is hosting the Cop30 UN climate change summit. The prince’s attendance at the Earthshot Prize is expected to be […]

Plans to tackle problem drinking in England are “no longer fit for purpose” due to a significant change in drinking habits, experts have warned. The Nuffield Trust think tank said that there is a “changing profile” of both heavy drinkers and those choosing to abstain from alcohol altogether. It said that these changes pose challenges to alcohol treatment services and other health teams. The 2012 national alcohol strategy focused much […]