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PM ‘looking at all options’ on fracking amid mooted return over Russian oil ban
The manifesto the Conservatives were elected on in 2019 said that they “will not support fracking unless the science shows categorically it can be done safely”.
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Concerns over Government plan to tackle court backlog - 'unacceptable delays to justice'
The crown court backlog has doubled since March 2019, to 60,000 of the most serious criminal cases waiting to be heard
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People urged to use NHS app instead of calling GPs
'The shock of Covid and the urgent need for recovery has brought us to this crossroads right now'
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Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall to half of Omicron peak
It is also the fifth week-on-week fall in a row
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Video GP appointments offer ‘minimal’ benefit – study suggests
While some patients found video consultations convenient, others preferred face-to-face appointments
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Use our interactive to find out how much your council tax is going up
Each council has autonomy over how they set their rates within the 5% cap and are working to their own timetables
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GP appointments to be available on weekends and evenings under NHS plans
The NHS said the move is 'in line with patient preference and need'
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Train passengers braced for largest spike in fares since 2013
The 2021 rise in fares was based on the previous July’s RPI plus one percentage point
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Households could get £150 energy rebate quicker with direct debit, say councils
Having a direct debit set up will mean councils can automatically pay the £150 energy rebate straight into your bank account
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Protests planned in support of NHS funding and against privatisation
The alliance is campaigning against private companies in the health service and is calling for fair pay for all NHS staff
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Number of rough sleepers in England falls to eight-year low
Most people sleeping rough on a single night in autumn were aged over 26 years old, male and from the UK
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NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people
Strictly Come Dancing champion and EastEnders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis has previously spoken out about difficulties when accessing health services