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A cat sanctuary has raised more than £12,500 after a fallen tree branch “demolished” a newly-built pen housing rescued cats, during Storm Darragh. Rosemary Spicer, a trustee of the Avon Cat Rescue near Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands, said some of the cats have “vanished” from the destroyed pen, which was damaged after the fourth named storm of the year battered parts of the country over the weekend. She hopes […]

Referee David Coote has been sacked following the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Referee David Coote has been sacked following the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed the termination of the 42-year-old Nottinghamshire official’s employment in a statement on Monday […]

NHS leaders have been ordered to “prioritise patient safety” ahead of a key A&E target as hospital beds in England near full capacity. Hospital bosses have been told to focus on patients with the greatest need above trying to meet key targets in emergency departments. Government officials said there was a “critical” situation in emergency care as health leaders came together to discuss how to cope with the surge of […]

Sir Keir Starmer is putting efforts to kickstart economic growth above human rights concerns as he meets Saudia Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman. Downing Street said the economy was Sir Keir’s “number one priority” but insisted he would still be able to raise concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record. Campaign group Reprieve called on Sir Keir to raise the issue of children facing the death penalty in […]

Improving trade ties with the European Union could boost the economy and drive up living standards, Rachel Reeves claimed, as she attended a meeting of EU finance ministers. She said becoming the first Chancellor to attend a meeting of European counterparts since Brexit was a “milestone moment” as the UK seeks to “reset” its relationship with Brussels. It is “in our national interest to have more normal trading relations with […]

The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country. The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country. The Prime Minister insisted his “international agenda starts at home” as he visits the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Monday […]

A recent government pledge to eradicate waits of more than 12 months for NHS treatment “should have been fulfilled by September”, Scottish Labour have said. Public Health Scotland figures show that in September a total of 100,968 people had been waiting more than 12 months for either a new outpatient appointment, inpatient treatment or day-case treatment. Labour pointed out that this was an increase of 39% on the figure of […]

Abba’s virtual concert has boosted the UK economy by more than £1 billion, new analysis shows, as its executive producer sets his sights on another two years of the London residency which he hoped could exist “forever”. Abba Voyage, which sees digital versions of the Swedish band perform in a purpose-built arena, is set to sell its three millionth ticket this month, since opening in May 2022. New analysis, carried […]

Reality star Pete Wicks will miss out on the Strictly Come Dancing final after becoming the 11th celebrity to depart the show. During Sunday’s results programme, the podcast host, 36, and his dance partner Jowita Przystal faced the dance-off against Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec. Ghouri and Skorjanec performed their waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin, […]