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Data from 55 NHS trusts in England show there were 456 sewage leaks in hospitals over 12 months - a situation branded a "national scandal" by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Dave

Leeds Teaching Hospital recorded the most leaks with 105, figures show

The Prime Minister told MPs he had discussed his support for such a move with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The UK government has announced its business department will be split into separate departments for science, business and energy. The new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to give it its full name, represents the return of an energy and climate-focused department after a seven-year hiatus.

The Scottish Greens have said that the interest rate increase will be "a devastating blow" to families across Scotland.

Opposition parties have warned the UK Government's windfall tax does not go far enough.

Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to do more to help families with the cost of living after it was revealed today that energy giant Shell made its highest profits in more than 100 years

The Prime Minister is facing questions over his judgment, with his deputy still under investigation over bullying allegations.

Lib Dem analysis shows total was at record high in 2022, and compares with 1,306 people in 2015

Downing Street said police forces must “root out” any such officers, while acknowledging that public trust has been damaged by the case.

The met has apologised to victims.