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NHS waiting list at all time high despite fall in longest waits

The number of people in England waiting to start hospital treatment has returned to record levels, though times for the longest waits have improved, figures show. Ambulance and A&E performance has held steady, despite the NHS continuing to face pressures from bed shortages, winter viruses and strike action. The proportion of cancer patients receiving their first treatment within two months of an urgent GP referral has dropped to a record

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Supermarkets begin to lift customer limits on fresh produce as shortages ease

Supermarkets have started to drop customer limits on buying certain fresh fruit and vegetables as supply issues that led to widespread shortages begin to ease. Asda confirmed it had removed limits of three on cucumbers, lettuce, salad bags, broccoli, cauliflower and raspberries, leaving restrictions of three on just tomatoes and peppers. The supermarket said availability overall had improved as expected, and supplies of tomatoes and peppers were also expected to

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Royal website updated to show Prince Archie and Princess Lilis new titles

The royal family’s official website has been updated to reflect the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children’s new titles, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Harry and Meghan’s youngsters became a prince and princess on the accession of their grandfather the King six months ago, but the Sussexes publicly used Lili’s title for the first time on Wednesday when announcing their daughter’s christening. Archie and Lili are now listed on royal.uk’s

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Mikel Arteta refuses to reveal whether Gabriel Jesus has travelled to Lisbon

The Gunners take on Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League on Thursday Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm if Gabriel Jesus has travelled for Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 first-leg clash with Sporting. The Brazil forward has not featured since requiring surgery on a knee injury suffered at the World Cup but has recently returned to training. A potential return date has been a closely-guarded secret within London Colney and Arteta

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Tottenhams poor form continues with Champions League exit

They lost 1-nil on aggregate to AC Milan Tottenham’s season plunged to new depths after they were dumped out of the Champions League following a 1-0 aggregate defeat to AC Milan. In a week that saw them knocked out of the FA Cup to Championship side Sheffield United and then lose ground in the Premier League top-four race with defeat to relegation-threatened Wolves, Spurs were unable to overturn their first-leg

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Police federation demands minimum 17 pay increase for officers

The Social Market Federation report shows police pay has lagged almost 20% behind inflation since 2000 The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has demanded a 17% pay increase for officers, suggesting salaries are negatively affected by restrictions on their right to strike. It warned the Government could “no longer sit by and ignore our members’ basic needs” as it called for the rise on Wednesday. The PFEW, which

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Jason Roy breaks PSL record with unbeaten 145 in Quetta Gladiators victory

It took him just 63 balls to reach the highest score in the competition England batter Jason Roy posted the highest score in Pakistan Super League history as his stunning 145 not out from 63 balls helped Quetta Gladiators chase down 241 against Peshawar Zalmi. The 32-year-old smashed 20 fours and five sixes on his way to the three-figure score, playing a key role in the fourth biggest successful chase

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Mercedes did not listen to my concerns over 2023 car

That's according to Sir Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes ignored him over the development of this season’s Formula One car. Seven-time world champion Hamilton finished fifth in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, over 50 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen. It was a sobering result for Hamilton, who complained before the race that Mercedes are on the “wrong track” and “either third or fourth”. “Last year, there

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Scott Parker sacked by Club Brugge after just 12 games

It follows their 5-1 defeat to Benfica on Tuesday Scott Parker has been sacked as Club Brugge head coach after just 12 games in charge of the Belgian club. Brugge announced the departure of the former Fulham and Bournemouth boss in the wake of their 5-1 defeat to Benfica on Tuesday that saw them crash out of the UEFA Champions League. In a terse statement posted on their official website,

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