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13/06/2025

Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill.

MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned.

MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned.

13/06/2025

The British survivor of the Air India plane crash has spoken of the horror of watching people “dying in front of my eyes”.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck a medical college as it crashed in a fireball on Thursday, killing the other 241 people on board.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh told DD News “I still can’t believe how I survived” as he spoke from his hospital bed on Friday.

13/06/2025

Blood cancer patients in England will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment, health officials have announced.

The targeted therapy can stop myeloma from progressing by nearly three times as long as existing treatments, studies suggest.

It is estimated that around 1,500 patients a year with multiple myeloma – an incurable cancer of the bone marrow – will benefit from the treatment.

Blood cancer patients in England will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment, health officials have announced.

13/06/2025

The availability of candidates for jobs has increased at the biggest rate for more than four years, according to recruiters.

A survey by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) pointed to a further reduction in recruitment activity by firms in May.

Permanent placements fell last month and the availability of candidates increased at the quickest rate for nearly four-and-a-half years amid reports of redundancies and fewer job opportunities, said the report, based on data from 400 recruitment agencies.

The availability of candidates for jobs has increased at the biggest rate for more than four years, according to recruiters.

12/06/2025

Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a three-year deal.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy moved swiftly for former Brentford boss Frank after they dismissed Ange Postecoglou only 16 days on from Europa League glory.

Following negotiations with Brentford during the past week over Frank’s release clause and backroom staff, the 51-year-old has been announced as Tottenham head coach and will bring with him Justin Cochrane, who will return to the club where he started his coaching journey more than a decade ago.

Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a three-year deal.

12/06/2025

Here's what we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India 👇

Only one passenger has reportedly survived after a plane bound for Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after take-off in India.

The Air India aircraft departed from Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat state with more than 240 people on board, including 53 British nationals, on Thursday.

– What happened?

Air India’s flight 171, from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, took off at 1.38pm local time (9.08am BST), according to the airline.

– Who was on board?

The plane was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, according to Air India.

– How many casualties have there been?

Officials initially said it appeared as though all those on board died but The Hindustan Times reported that one Briton has survived.

– What caused the crash?

It is not yet known what the cause of the accident was.

– How has the UK responded?

Downing Street said the public should be prepared for a significant loss of British lives.

British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family were advised to call 020 7008 5000.

12/06/2025

One British passenger has survived a crash involving a Gatwick Airport-bound plane which crashed in a fireball shortly after take-off in India, it has been reported.

Read more: https://www.radionewshub.com/articles/news-updates/British-man-survives-Gatwick-bound-Ahmedabad-plane-crash--reports

12/06/2025

A total of 53 British nationals were on board a Gatwick airport-bound plane that appeared to explode when it crashed shortly after take-off, Air India has said.

Read more: https://www.radionewshub.com/articles/news-updates/Gatwick-bound-plane-carrying-53-British-nationals-crashes-in-India

12/06/2025

Thunderstorms are on their way ⛈️

The Met Office say some areas will see sudden heavy downpours and strong winds between today and Saturday - but Friday will also be the hottest day of the year so far.

More here: https://www.radionewshub.com/articles/news-updates/UK-could-see-hottest-day-of-the-year-so-far-with-thunderstorms-set-to-hit

11/06/2025

Speaking during PMQ's in the Commons, Sir Keir condemned the “mindless attacks” against police.

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11/06/2025

The Government will end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers in this Parliament, the Chancellor has said, despite a warning it will be “easier said than done”.

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11/06/2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves put a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding at the heart of her plans for “renewing Britain”, with extra cash also promised for schools and transport.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the spending review marks the start of a “new phase” of his government.

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