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Meningitis Cases Rise To 20 As Health Officials Deal With Explosive Outbreak
Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.
Charity Calls For Legislation To Allow Shared E Scooter Schemes
A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time..
Bank Warns About Cruel Friendship Fraudsters Targeting Older People
Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..
Starmer Tells Zelensky We Cant Lose Focus On Ukraine Despite Iran Crisis
Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..
Crowds In Cities And Towns Across Island Of Ireland Enjoy St Patricks Day
Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..
King To Host First State Visit By Muslim Leader During Ramadan For A Century
The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..
Rachel Reeves Sets Out Plan For UK To Align With More Rules Set In Brussels
The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..
Meningitis Outbreak Students In University Halls In Kent To Be Offered Vaccine
Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..
Meningitis B Confirmed As Strain Behind Outbreak That Has Left Two Dead
Some cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection..
New Checks For Train Passengers Who Buy Tickets With Railcard Discounts
Train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging..
Black Music Makes Up 80 Of UK Recorded Music Revenue Over Past Three Decades
Black music has made up 80% of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show..
Cost Of Fixing All Potholes On National Disgrace Roads Estimated At 186bn
The estimated cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has risen to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report, which branded the situation “a national disgrace”..














