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Patients to travel for treatment

Radical proposal to cut NHS waiting lists will send the sick around the country

Patients facing long waits for treatment will be moved around the country to spare beds and follow-up appointments will be scrapped under NHS plans to deal with the post-pandemic backlog. Health chiefs have drawn up radical proposals to clear millions of people from waiting lists by freeing up... Patients facing long waits for treatment will be moved around the country to spare beds and follow-up appointments will be scrapped under NHS plans to deal with the post-pandemic backlog. Health chiefs have drawn up radical proposals to clear millions of people from waiting lists by freeing up... Patients facing long waits for treatment will be moved around the country to spare beds and follow-up appointments will be...

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Killers of 999 workers will be given mandatory life sentences

Offenders who kill emergency workers while committing a criminal act will be given mandatory life sentences after a two-year campaign by the widow of a police officer. PC Andrew Harper, 28, was dragged to his death while responding to a 999 call after his foot was caught in a tow rope attached to a car. His widow, Lissie, said that she was... Offenders who kill emergency workers while committing a criminal act will be given mandatory life sentences after a two-year campaign by the widow of a police officer. PC Andrew Harper, 28, was dragged to his death while responding to a 999 call after his foot was caught in a tow rope attached to a car. His widow, Lissie, said that she was... Offenders who kill emergency workers while committing a criminal act will be given mandatory life sentences after a two-year...

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coronavirus

Take a rapid test when the risk is higher

People should take lateral flow tests before visiting elderly relatives over the festive season or going to office Christmas parties — but they can stop twice-weekly swabs, guidance suggests. UK health chiefs say people should take a test "on days when you're more likely to catch or spread Covid-19". Examples... People should take lateral flow tests before visiting elderly relatives over the festive season... People should take lateral flow tests before visiting elderly relatives over the festive season...

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We're ready for war, says Ukraine as US sends arms

"Our positions are being shelled almost constantly," said Vadim, a Ukrainian army squad leader, as he and fellow soldiers watched for Russian-backed separatists who were about 250 metres away across the front line. It was mid-afternoon in a muddy trench at the ruins of the Butovka coal mine near... "Our positions are being shelled almost constantly," said Vadim, a Ukrainian army squad leader, as he and fellow soldiers watched for Russian-backed separatists who were about 250 metres away across the front line. It was mid-afternoon in a muddy trench at the ruins of the Butovka coal mine near... "Our positions are being shelled almost constantly," said Vadim, a Ukrainian army squad leader, as he and fellow soldiers...

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PM vows to lead from the front in fight against rampant Tigray rebels

Ethiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, is to travel to the front line to personally direct the fight against rebels pushing towards the capital from the northern Tigray region. "From tomorrow I will join the front to lead the defence forces," Abiy said in a statement last night. "Those of you who aspire to be remembered in history, rise up... Ethiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, is to travel to the front line to personally direct the fight against rebels pushing towards the capital from the northern Tigray region. "From tomorrow I will join the front to lead the defence forces," Abiy said in a statement last night. "Those of you who aspire to be remembered in history, rise up... Ethiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, is to travel to the front line to personally direct the fight against rebels pushing...

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Communist could be next PM of Spain

The chances of Spain electing a woman as prime minister for the first time have rocketed after the rapid ascent of a communist leader who is squaring off against an equally fast-rising conservative star. Until two years ago Yolanda Díaz was little-known but her performance since she became a deputy prime minister of... The chances of Spain electing a woman as prime minister for the first time have rocketed after... The chances of Spain electing a woman as prime minister for the first time have rocketed after...

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US takes on Opec with oil release

Biden orders move in bid to curb energy prices

The United States is releasing 50 million barrels from its oil reserves as part of an unprecedented bid by the world's leading consumer nations to combat escalating energy prices. Britain, China and India have joined a US-led coalition to cool oil markets, drawing upon their stockpiles to boost... The United States is releasing 50 million barrels from its oil reserves as part of an unprecedented bid by the world's leading consumer nations to combat escalating energy prices. Britain, China and India have joined a US-led coalition to cool oil markets, drawing upon their stockpiles to boost... The United States is releasing 50 million barrels from its oil reserves as part of an unprecedented bid by the world's leading...

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Hambro Perks eyes £150 million in City's first Spac listing

London is to get its first special purpose acquisition company since relaxing its listing rules after a tech-focused venture capital group revealed plans to raise up to £150 million. Hambro Perks said yesterday that it planned to float and then look to buy a "unicorn", a technology company worth more than $1 billion. It is the first sponsor... London is to get its first special purpose acquisition company since relaxing its listing rules after a tech-focused venture capital group revealed plans to raise up to £150 million. Hambro Perks said yesterday that it planned to float and then look to buy a "unicorn", a technology company worth more than $1 billion. It is the first sponsor... London is to get its first special purpose acquisition company since relaxing its listing rules after a tech-focused venture...

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Ofgem hires boss from failed supplier

The energy regulator has hired an executive from a recently collapsed supplier to lead its work on the price cap. Daniel Norton was commercial director of Colorado Energy, which failed last month with 15,000 household customers. Before joining Colorado this year, Norton worked at Centrica, the owner of British Gas... The energy regulator has hired an executive from a recently collapsed supplier to lead its work... The energy regulator has hired an executive from a recently collapsed supplier to lead its work...

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Champions League

United indebted to another moment of magic from Ronaldo

Villarreal 0 Manchester United 2

If Manchester United somehow manage to do the unthinkable and win the Champions League this season, Cristiano Ronaldo should receive an almighty bonus. Deep into the second half United looked content with a draw in Michael Carrick's first game in temporary charge. Until then, it had been a rigid yet unspectacular performance, particularly in the first half, but then out... If Manchester United somehow manage to do the unthinkable and win the Champions League this... If Manchester United somehow manage to do the unthinkable and win the Champions League this...

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Premier League

United eye Valverde as interim candidate

Ernesto Valverde has been contacted by Manchester United as a candidate to become interim manager at the club. The... Ernesto Valverde has been contacted by Manchester United as a candidate to become interim manager at the club. The former Barcelona coach, who has been out of work since leaving the Nou Camp in January last year, is understood to be on the shortlist of contenders to take charge of United until the end of the season... Ernesto Valverde has been contacted by Manchester United as a candidate to become interim manager at the club. The former...

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Brunello, Michelangelo, Giuseppe Dell'Anno . . . Italy does it all better

And so Bake Off ended last night with an Italian, Giuseppe, being crowned the winner, which you might have thought... And so Bake Off ended last night with an Italian, Giuseppe, being crowned the winner, which you... And so Bake Off ended last night with an Italian, Giuseppe, being crowned the winner, which you...

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RELATIVE VALUES

Mark and Stan Bonnar on public art and fatherly pride

There wasn't a lot of money knocking around when I was born. Dad was a student at the Duncan of Jordanstone College... There wasn't a lot of money knocking around when I was born. Dad was a student at the Duncan of... There wasn't a lot of money knocking around when I was born. Dad was a student at the Duncan of...

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OBITUARY

Henry Woolf

Actor whose collaborations with his old friend Harold Pinter included directing his first play and providing a bedsit for his assignations

OBITUARY

Michel Strauss

Long-serving head of impressionist and modern art at Sotheby's who escaped occupied France and had a keen nose for a con

OBITUARY

Sir John Butterfill

Conservative MP who represented a safe seat for 26 years only to stand down after being caught up in the expenses scandal

obituary

John Welsby

Tall and no-nonsense chairman of British Rail who led a bitter five-year battle to privatise the railways under John Major's government

COURT CIRCULAR

November 23, 2021

Windsor Castle
23rd November, 2021
Professor Sir Huw Thomas was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty... Windsor Castle
23rd November, 2021
Professor Sir Huw Thomas was received by The Queen today... Windsor Castle
23rd November, 2021
Professor Sir Huw Thomas was received by The Queen today...

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Can you spot the real definition among the fakes?

Word Watch

Sturgeon defies expert on Covid passes

Nicola Sturgeon has defied her most prominent coronavirus adviser by refusing to extend vaccine passports to bars and restaurants despite claims that inaction might make "the problem worse". Yesterday she rolled back on plans to introduce entry checks beyond nightclubs and large sports fixtures... Nicola Sturgeon has defied her most prominent coronavirus adviser by refusing to extend vaccine passports to bars and restaurants despite claims that inaction might make "the problem worse". Yesterday she rolled back on plans to introduce entry checks beyond nightclubs and large sports fixtures... Nicola Sturgeon has defied her most prominent coronavirus adviser by refusing to extend vaccine passports to bars and...

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Children shun outdoors for eight hours a day on screens

Pupils in Scotland have increasingly replaced playing outdoors with screen time during the past decade, a child obesity expert has said. John Reilly said the latest surveys showed teenage boys spending seven to eight hours a day using phones, computers and TVs, almost all their leisure time. There was also a rise in obesity. Reilly, a... Pupils in Scotland have increasingly replaced playing outdoors with screen time during the past decade, a child obesity expert has said. John Reilly said the latest surveys showed teenage boys spending seven to eight hours a day using phones, computers and TVs, almost all their leisure time. There was also a rise in obesity. Reilly, a... Pupils in Scotland have increasingly replaced playing outdoors with screen time during the past decade, a child obesity expert...

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Sales ban looms for rodent glue traps

The sale of "indiscriminately cruel" rodent glue traps is expected to be banned in Scotland after ministers revealed plans to tighten regulations on such snares. A bill which would make it an offence for the general public to set a glue trap for the purpose of catching rats and other animals is working its way... The sale of "indiscriminately cruel" rodent glue traps is expected to be banned in Scotland after... The sale of "indiscriminately cruel" rodent glue traps is expected to be banned in Scotland after...

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Web Summit founder claims Paddy Cosgrave 'hacked' into rival firm's email

Paddy Cosgrave, one of the founders of the Web Summit, allegedly hacked into the email system of a rival tech summit to find out what it knew about his own conference company's operations, according to an affidavit. Daire Hickey, one of the three founders of the Web Summit, filed the affidavit as part of a new case being taken in the High Court in Dublin by his company... Paddy Cosgrave, one of the founders of the Web Summit, allegedly hacked into the email system of... Paddy Cosgrave, one of the founders of the Web Summit, allegedly hacked into the email system of...

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Coronavirus

Half of counties have no PCR test slots

Walk-in Covid-19 test centres are urgently needed to respond to the surge in demand for PCR testing, health experts... Walk-in Covid-19 test centres are urgently needed to respond to the surge in demand for PCR testing, health experts have said. The public health advice for people with symptoms is to self isolate and have a PCR test, but the HSE's self-referral portal shows there are no appointments available across swathes of the... Walk-in Covid-19 test centres are urgently needed to respond to the surge in demand for PCR testing, health experts have said.

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Burning solid fuels kills more than 1,300 a year

More than a thousand deaths per year caused by the burning of solid fuels is the "tip of the iceberg", according to head of the Irish Heart Foundation. The Environmental Protection Agency's annual air quality report, published... More than a thousand deaths per year caused by the burning of solid fuels is the "tip of the iceberg", according to head of the Irish Heart Foundation. The Environmental Protection Agency's annual air quality report, published... More than a thousand deaths per year caused by the burning of solid fuels is the "tip of the iceberg", according to...

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Jail for man who throttled girlfriend until she played dead

A man from Dublin who throttled his girlfriend to the point where she played dead to escape him has been jailed for three years. Stephen Bradley, 28, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, threatening to kill and false... A man from Dublin who throttled his girlfriend to the point where she played dead to escape him has been jailed for three years. Stephen Bradley, 28, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, threatening to kill and false... A man from Dublin who throttled his girlfriend to the point where she played dead to escape him has been jailed for...

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