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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a 10-year plan to reform the NHS, emphasizing the need for significant changes to address long waiting lists and improve community health services. A recent report by Lord Darzi highlights the NHS's critical condition, calling for urgent reforms to meet rising healthcare demands.
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Comedian Janey Godley, 63, has canceled her upcoming UK tour due to complications from stage four ovarian cancer. Currently hospitalized for sepsis, she revealed that her cancer is spreading, prompting doctors to advise her to stop working for the foreseeable future.
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The UK government plans to allow some hybrid car sales until 2035, despite Labour's manifesto commitment to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. This decision follows consultations with carmakers and aims to provide stability amid rising electric vehicle sales.
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Petroineos announced the refinery would cease operations in the second quarter of next year.
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On the 10th anniversary of Scotland's independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon expressed optimism for Scotland's future as an independent nation. She highlighted a potential shift in UK governance, including Irish reunification and greater autonomy for Wales, while reflecting on the challenges faced since the 2014 vote.
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The impending VAT on private school fees has led to significant closures, notably St Joseph's Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent. The school cites financial challenges exacerbated by Labour's policy, which aims to fund state education. This shift raises concerns about the future of smaller independent schools and their impact on local education systems.
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Scottish authorities are investigating multiple incidents, including the ongoing criminal probe into the SNP's finances and the tragic death of 23-year-old Brodie MacGregor. The investigations highlight significant public concern regarding political accountability and police conduct in Scotland.
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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has criticized BBC Scotland's documentary on Scottish independence, accusing it of bias. He also rebuked current First Minister Humza Yousaf for his comments in the film, claiming Yousaf has resorted to smears in his pursuit of relevance. The tensions highlight ongoing divisions within Scottish politics.