Day: March 14, 2024
Cancer cases on the rise despite fewer middle-aged people dying from the disease
March 14, 2024Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer than at any point in 25 years, despite cases rising, according to new research. A Cancer Research UK study found death rates among people aged between 35 and 69 have nosedived, thanks to screening, better treatment and fewer people smoking. However, the Britain-wide study warned that improvements in […]
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700 investigations launched after calls to Met Police anti-corruption line
March 14, 2024The Metropolitan Police have launched more than 700 investigations after nearly 3,000 contacts were made to an anti-corruption hotline in its first 18 months of operation. The figures for the country’s largest force were revealed on Thursday as the police anti-corruption and abuse reporting service was rolled out nationally. A litany of scandals, including the […]
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Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex to take part in Diana Legacy Award
March 14, 2024The Prince of Wales will attend the event at the Science Museum in London on Thursday night in person, where he is expected to give a speech (PA) PA Archive William will attend the event at the Science Museum in London on Thursday night in person, where he is expected to give a speech to […]
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Gove unveils new extremism definition to tackle ‘challenge’ to democracy
March 14, 2024Michael Gove has announced a new definition of extremism (Lucy North/PA) PA Wire The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism amid rising concern about threats to social cohesion and British democracy. Groups covered by the definition, which is designed to include conduct that falls short of criminality but is still deemed “unacceptable”, will […]
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Nature facing irreversible decline without urgent political action, WWF warns
March 14, 2024Red squirrels are among the UK mammals at risk of extinction (Danny Lawson/PA) PA Archive The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and faces irreversible decline without urgent political action, WWF has warned. The charity said Britain’s wildlife is struggling to adapt to climate change as it launched its 2024 […]
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What is the Government’s new definition of extremism?
March 14, 2024Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove speaking during the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen. Picture date: Saturday March 2, 2024. PA Wire The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism, but what is it, and how is it different from the old one? The definition […]
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Both parties failing to tackle racism, says Abbott as Tory donor row continues
March 14, 2024Diane Abbott (Jonathan Brady/PA) PA Wire Diane Abbott has accused the Conservatives and Labour of failing to tackle racism as the Prime Minister remains under pressure to hand back £10 million to a major donor. Businessman Frank Hester is alleged to have said Ms Abbott, Britain’s first black female MP, made him “want to hate […]
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