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A probe has been launched into reports hospital staff attempted to view the Princess of Wales's private medical records.The hospital in central London where the princess was treated in January has launched an investigation into the claims, according to reports. At least one member of staff was alleged to have been caught trying to access the royal's notes, the Mirror reported.Royals latest: William 'deeply frustrated' at Kate speculationKate attended The […]

HMRC will close its self-assessment helpline line for almost six months every year, forcing customers to use its online services instead.Taxpayers will be unable to call the tax office from 8 April to 30 September, HMRC has confirmed, meaning people who would previously have spoken to an adviser about their enquiries will now have to self-serve online. The phoneline will close during the same period every year, it added.HMRC said […]

The Conservatives have been fined over £10,000 by the elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations. The party under-reported 19 non-cash donations, in the form of an employee seconded to the party by a donor between April 2020 and December 2023, the Electoral Commission said. Politics Live: 'Act of folly' to get rid of Rishi Sunak in election yearThe non-cash donations were under-reported by more than £200,000 when the […]

Roads in England and Wales are at "breaking point" with pothole repairs at an eight-year high, according to a new report.The annual Alarm survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) found that local authorities expect to fix two million potholes in the current financial year. That is up 43% compared with 1.4 million during the previous 12 months.And it is the highest annual total since 2015-16 when 2.2 million potholes […]

The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.The couple were seen strolling through a car park on Saturday, in video published by The Sun, which said they were at Windsor Farm shop, close to their home. Kate, 42, was wearing a hoodie and leggings and carried her own shopping, while the Prince of Wales was dressed in a blue coat, jeans, […]

Eight men have been arrested and one charged following Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Supporters were arrested in connection with a range of suspected offences, including possession of class A drugs, causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress through chanting, and a racially aggravated public order offence.It came during a match that saw United eventually beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time thanks […]

Five episodes of GB News programmes that were presented by Tory MPs have been found by Ofcom to have breached broadcasting rules.The watchdog's probe involved two shows presented by former House of Commons leader Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, and three jointly hosted by former pensions secretary Esther McVey and her husband - backbencher Philip Davies. Ofcom said: "We found that two episodes of Jacob Rees-Mogg's State Of The Nation, two episodes […]

When Gill Castle became pregnant with her first child in 2011, she was over the moon. She had a healthy, straightforward pregnancy, but her labour was traumatic. "I remember saying to my mum, I have gone into hospital perfectly healthy, a working police officer, and I have come out disabled, without my job," Gill reflects. "All I wanted was a baby."Warning - this report contains graphic content including descriptions of injuries […]

Two men have been arrested following the death of a man hit by a Land Rover in Beswick, Manchester.The 57-year-old victim is believed to have been trying to stop his car from being stolen, Greater Manchester Police said on Sunday night.A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a second man, 43, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.Both are in custody and being questioned by […]