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GP numbers continue to fall but the UK isn't unique in losing family doctors

The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised to increase the UK’s GP numbers by 6,000 by 2024. That target will clearly not be met. In fact, the proportion of GPs working full time in England has fallen compared with last year, according to the latest figures from NHS Digital.

The Conversation

Third of armed forces veterans in England and Waves over 80, census shows

The figures reflect the legacy of War Service and National Service in the 1940s and 50s.

The Independent UK

DWP urged to give people 10 years’ notice before increasing State Pension age to 68

MPs raised concerns about reports that State Pension age is set to rise to 68 earlier than planned.

Daily Record

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Long Covid symptoms in full - 23 most reported signs from palpitations to vertigo

The Office for National Statistics has revealed the new list of long Covid symptoms many Brits have reported, including weakness or tiredness, memory loss or confusion, and even diarrhoea

Daily Mirror

Mortgages could increase by £14,000 a year for some homeowners, says Labour

The Office for National Statistics has predicted more than 1.4 million households are facing the prospect of interest rate rises when they renew their fixed-rate mortgages this year

Wales Online

Sleepy town 'haunted by hellish monster' home to the most Satanists in England and Wales

Nearly one in 120 residents of Bungay and nearby villages in north Suffolk described themselves as Satanists in the 2021 census. The figure is much higher than the national average

Daily Mirror

The Love Island star's first daughter with boxer Tommy Fury has been given an unusual name

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All London boroughs now ‘unaffordable’ for local salaries — here’s the pay increase you’d need to afford a home in your area

Even ‘affordable’ London areas are now beyond the reach of local buyers on average salaries.

Evening Standard

Can you eat food beyond 'best before' and 'use by' dates? Rules explained

One in five adults eating smaller portions and buying out-of-date food because of the cost of living crisis, ONS data reveals, so Brits ned to know the difference between 'use by' and 'best before'

Daily Mirror

Long-term sickness leaving 1.6m UK adults over 50 unable to work

Campaign group Rest Less says figures illustrate not only a national health issue but an economic one

The Guardian - UK

London revealed to have lowest prevalence of Covid in UK with 1 in 90 infected

1.1million in private households in the UK were likely to have had Covid-19 in the week ending January 17 - down 39% from the previous week

Evening Standard

Census reveals huge changes in most common non-UK countries of birth

China and Spain have risen up the chart while the US and Cyprus have fallen

Evening Standard

UK Covid-19 infections fall 39% in ‘promising’ trend

Prevalence of the virus is lowest in England.

The Independent UK

Census reveals big changes in most common non-UK countries of birth

China and Spain have risen up the chart while the US and Cyprus have fallen.

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Sky, EE, O2, Vodafone and BT price hikes: How much mobile phone, broadband, and TV prices are due to go up in spring

The changes are to align with either CPI (Consumer Price Index) or RPI (Retail Price Index) measures of inflation, which currently stands at more than 10%

The Independent UK

Number of sex offences recorded by police in England and Wales hits new high

The Office for National Statistics published the latest figures on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Steve Barclay accused of being 'part man, part ostrich' over inaction on excess deaths

Shadow Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne accused the Government of 'denial and buck-passing' as he suggested the Health Secretary is burying his head in the sand like an 'ostrich'

The Conversation

Strikes: why refusing public sector pay rises won't help reduce inflation

The UK government has not yet resolved the thorny issue of ongoing public sector pay disputes, despite the fact that these workers are suffering much more from the cost of living crisis than their private sector counterparts. The government is worried about wage increases pushing up inflation that is already…

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Cost of living: Full list of foods which have risen in price the most

Soaring price of everyday staples have been unveiled, with only three out of 30 items costing less than a year ago

Wales Online

The rarest and most common days to have a birthday on revealed

Data from the past two decades have been analysed

Chronicle Live

Six things to bear in mind before January 31's tax deadline if you have a second job

The Office for National Statistics estimates that 1.2million UK residents have second jobs - and with extra income comes tax implications that Britons need to be aware of

The Guardian - UK

Retail sales in Great Britain fall as shoppers rein in festive spending

Surprise December drop a result of cost of living crisis forcing people to cut budgets in run-up to Christmas

Daily Mirror

New figures detail the most popular day to be born with Boxing Day the rarest

More babies were born on September 27 than any other date – with the rest of the top five no more than a week either side - while Boxing Day pipped Christmas Day as the rarest birthday

Daily Mirror

More babies born to unwed parents for first time EVER as Stacey Solomon leads growing trend

The Office for National Statistics reports more than half of all babies who arrived in 2021 were born outside a marriage or civil partnership for the first time in history

Wales Online

New Welsh property hotspot emerges as average house price growth continues to slow

Top of the list for the strongest house price growth is in the Valleys of south Wales

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