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Over 1800 dogs stolen across the UK last year

An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year – with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken, according to police figures.

Trump I dont want to hurt Ireland but trade must be fair

President Donald Trump has said he does not want “to do anything to hurt Ireland” but added that the trade relationship between the countries should be focused on “fairness”.

I have sense of relief after announcing plans to step down Sturgeon

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “sense of relief” after announcing she plans to step down next year.

Starmer says all options on table to respond to Trumps tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK would keep open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs.

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from Holyrood next year

She represents the Glasgow Southside constituency

Nearly 40000 child on child sexual abuse offences recorded in one year

Nearly 40,000 child sexual abuse offences were committed by children in the space of a year, a new report has found.

Major differences in pharmacies antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Pharmacies in England are twice as likely to prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat compared to those in Wales, according to analysis.

New US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect

The move has been described as "hugely disappointing"

197000 UK lives saved thanks to breast cancer advances

Almost 200,000 UK deaths from breast cancer have been averted since the late 80s, according to a new report.

Changes to bathing season for outdoor swimmers

It's the first review of the rules in more than a decade

Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jump 18 year on year

Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have jumped 18% year-on-year since the pandemic, research suggests.

Trump administration to resume military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine

The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.