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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'

Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions. [...]

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists. [...]

DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree
DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree

The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill. [...]

Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw
Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw

Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode? [...]

Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm
Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm

Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media. [...]

Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment
Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment

Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself. [...]

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt. [...]

Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove

The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying". [...]

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm

It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders. [...]

Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business. [...]