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Patients will be harmed when doctors go on strike this week, NHS leader warns

Patients will be harmed when doctors go on strike this week, NHS leader warns

Patients will be harmed when doctors go on strike this week, NHS leader warns

11 November 2025

Daniel Elkeles said strikes distract ‘everybody from being able to do all the things they want to do to improve care’.


Driver who crashed stolen BMW into care home jailed for over five years

Driver who crashed stolen BMW into care home jailed for over five years

Driver who crashed stolen BMW into care home jailed for over five years

11 November 2025

A 94-year-old woman with dementia was among the elderly residents injured when the car slammed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland.


Police appeal after man, 62, dies in M74 crash

Police appeal after man, 62, dies in M74 crash

Police appeal after man, 62, dies in M74 crash

11 November 2025

A silver BMW 320D was involved in the collision, which took place shortly before 7am on Monday.


Cardiology system in Scotland ‘overwhelmed’ by high demand – health study

Cardiology system in Scotland ‘overwhelmed’ by high demand – health study

Cardiology system in Scotland ‘overwhelmed’ by high demand – health study

11 November 2025

Despite the high number of people waiting, the rate of heart disease is at its lowest in nine years.


Bob Vylan singer interviewed by police over comments on stage at Glastonbury

Bob Vylan singer interviewed by police over comments on stage at Glastonbury

Bob Vylan singer interviewed by police over comments on stage at Glastonbury

11 November 2025

Police said a man in his 30s, understood to be Bobby Vylan, real name Pascal Robinson-Foster, had voluntarily attended an interview on Monday.


Starmer hints two-child benefit cap could be axed in Budget

Starmer hints two-child benefit cap could be axed in Budget

Starmer hints two-child benefit cap could be axed in Budget

11 November 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘personally committed to driving down child poverty’.


Direct ferry trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen, says minister

Direct ferry trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen, says minister

Direct ferry trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen, says minister

11 November 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled proposes to reintroduce the route between Rosyth and Dunkirk.


‘Nice to be free’ says Palestinian brewer after trip to Glasgow to launch beer

‘Nice to be free’ says Palestinian brewer after trip to Glasgow to launch beer

‘Nice to be free’ says Palestinian brewer after trip to Glasgow to launch beer

11 November 2025

Brewmaster Madees Khoury said many people she spoke to were surprised to learn that people drank alcohol in Palestine.


Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade

Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade

Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade

11 November 2025

Experts said the weaker-than-expected figures reinforce the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.


Grocery price inflation slows in positive news for shoppers ahead of Christmas

Grocery price inflation slows in positive news for shoppers ahead of Christmas

Grocery price inflation slows in positive news for shoppers ahead of Christmas

11 November 2025

Supermarket prices were 4.7% higher than a year ago in October, down from September’s 5.2%, according to market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator.


Tim Davie to address BBC staff after Donald Trump’s legal threat

Tim Davie to address BBC staff after Donald Trump’s legal threat

Tim Davie to address BBC staff after Donald Trump’s legal threat

11 November 2025

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is also expected to make a statement in the Commons on the issues facing the BBC.


More than 100 prisoners to be released early this week to ease overcrowding

More than 100 prisoners to be released early this week to ease overcrowding

More than 100 prisoners to be released early this week to ease overcrowding

11 November 2025

Scotland’s prison population last week reached a record high.


Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator

Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator

Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator

11 November 2025

Ofwat said the failures related to the maintenance of Wessex Water’s network to ensure it could cope with flows of sewage and wastewater.


Jobless rate hits highest since early 2021 amid ‘weakening’ labour market

Jobless rate hits highest since early 2021 amid ‘weakening’ labour market

Jobless rate hits highest since early 2021 amid ‘weakening’ labour market

11 November 2025

The ONS said the unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to September, up from 4.8% in the three months to August.


Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly in last quarter

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly in last quarter

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly in last quarter

11 November 2025

Figures show the unemployment rate was 3.7%.


High Court judge to rule on whether Bell Hotel can accommodate asylum seekers

High Court judge to rule on whether Bell Hotel can accommodate asylum seekers

High Court judge to rule on whether Bell Hotel can accommodate asylum seekers

11 November 2025

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a High Court injunction against Somani Hotels.


Services set to take place around Scotland for Armistice Day

Services set to take place around Scotland for Armistice Day

Services set to take place around Scotland for Armistice Day

11 November 2025

The annual event takes place on November 11.


Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

11 November 2025

After signing a written declaration, Ms Connolly will officially become Ireland’s next president.


Donald Trump tells BBC to apologise by Friday or face billion-dollar legal claim

Donald Trump tells BBC to apologise by Friday or face billion-dollar legal claim

Donald Trump tells BBC to apologise by Friday or face billion-dollar legal claim

11 November 2025

BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for an ‘error of judgment’ over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump for Panorama.


David Szalay becomes first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize

David Szalay becomes first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize

David Szalay becomes first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize

10 November 2025

The writer has received £50,000 and a trophy.


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