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Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:47
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:47
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:40
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:40
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:20
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:17
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:07
Wales' big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election.

Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:07
Wales' big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election.

NI homes to get smart meters from 2028

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:04
Smart meters are widely used in the rest of the UK and in Ireland, providing real-time information to energy suppliers.

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:54
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:54
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:30
Malcolm Offord was criticised as "entitled" during an STV leaders debate ahead of next week's election.

Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:17
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:13
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 20:55
The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 20:55
The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 20:20
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 19:48
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

Man arrested in connection with police station bomb

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 19:32
Police say they are also carrying out a number of searches in both east Belfast and west Belfast.

Three key statements Starmer made to MPs about Mandelson vetting

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 19:17
BBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.