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Getty Images The number of people waiting longer than two years for routine operations in England has fallen from 22,500 at the start of the year, to fewer than 200, according to NHS figures. This excludes more than 2,500 who are complex cases or chose not to travel for speedier treatment. NHS England said it

Getty Images No 10 has ruled out Boris Johnson introducing immediate measures to help people with rising energy costs. It comes as CBI director-general Tony Danker called for “all hands to the pump”, echoing ex-Labour PM Gordon Brown’s call for swift intervention in the cost-of-living crisis. And Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, has called for

Getty Images Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service, a BBC investigation has found. Our research shows no dentists taking on adult NHS patients could be found in a third of the UK’s top-tier councils. And eight in 10 NHS practices

Hollie Dance The family of Archie Battersbee have said nobody should go through what they had to and have called for an inquiry into the legal battle surrounding the withdrawal of his life support. The 12-year-old, who was at the centre of a court row between his parents and doctors, died on Saturday. In a

Getty Images An 11-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in a lake at a water park, police have said. Police, fire and ambulance services were called to Liquid Leisure Windsor in Datchet, Berkshire, at about 15:55 BST. The girl was found at 17:10 BST after a search and taken to Wexham Park Hospital.

Hollie Dance The family of Archie Battersbee were “devastated” that all legal routes have been exhausted, campaign group Christian Concern has said. The 12-year-old must spend his final days in hospital after the High Court ruled he could not move to a hospice. The family requested the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) intervene, but

Hollie Dance The family of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee cannot move him to a hospice for withdrawal of treatment, a High Court judge has ruled. His family applied for permission after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) refused a request to delay the withdrawal of life-sustaining support. Archie’s mother wanted him “in a peaceful hospice

The Bank of England has warned that the UK will fall into recession this year as it raised interest rates from 1.25% 1.75% in a bid to curb soaring prices. It expects the economy to shrink in the final three months of this year and keep shrinking until the end of 2023. This would make

Hollie Dance The family of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee have sought legal permission to move him from the Royal London Hospital to a hospice. At a hearing on Thursday afternoon the High Court will consider the application, after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) refused a request to delay withdrawing treatment. Archie’s mother said she

Getty Images The Bank of England will announce its latest decision on interest rates on Thursday, and is widely expected to raise them for the sixth time in a row. Interest rates currently stand at 1.25%, but the central bank could increase them to as much as 1.75%. If so, that would be its highest

Hollie Dance Archie Battersbee’s parents have submitted an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in a bid to postpone the withdrawal of his life support. Life-sustaining treatment for the 12-year-old has been in place since April and was due to be withdrawn later. An appeal against the decision to end treatment was

Getty Images A man allegedly found with a crossbow in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day has been charged under the Treason Act. Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has also been charged with threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon. Mr Chail, from Southampton, is in custody and will appear at Westminster

Getty Images Typical domestic energy bills could hit more than £3,600 a year this winter, according to a new forecast. Consultancy Cornwall Insight said the typical gas and electricity bill in England, Wales and Scotland could reach £3,615 in the new year – hundreds of pounds more than previous predictions. The government has announced a

Thousands of people waved flags and cheered in London’s Trafalgar Square as England’s Euro 2022 winning team were celebrated by a big crowd on Monday. The team appeared on stage with manager Sarina Wiegman, lifted the trophy in front of the crowds and sang a rendition of Sweet Caroline. Ex-England player Alex Scott hosted it

Hollie Dance The Court of Appeal is to hold a last-minute hearing in the case of Archie Battersbee – hours before doctors are due to withdraw life support. The government asked judges to urgently consider a request from a United Nations committee to keep treating the 12-year-old while it examines the case. The Court of

Date: Sunday, 31 July. Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Kick-off: 17:00 BST Coverage: Watch from 15:50 BST on BBC One & BBC Sport website, listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, live text coverage on the BBC Sport website England’s Lionesses stand on the brink of women’s football history as they take on Germany in the European