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People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening amid low uptake

Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening.

MPs back benefit boost for 66 year olds as state pension age increases

The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs.

Burnham urged to reverse national insurance rise costing firms 1000 per worker

The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe

A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave.

Twelve dead and 23 missing in one of Spains deadliest wildfires

Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

UK to miss out on 600m in tax due to US exemption says HMRC

The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures.

One rule for one and one rule for another fans react to Quansah suspension

England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children.

Ann Widdecombe former Tory MP and Reform UK member dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.

Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website.