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• PM to scrap NHS England and bring health service back under democratic control

  Sir Keir Starmer says the body will be abolished to

• Starmers plans to shape up Civil Service could trigger union clash

  He will plans for greater use of AI and technology across the Service

• New offence over planning mass killings recommended in wake of Southport murders

  The terrorism definition should not be changed in the wake of the Southport murders but a new offence to address the gap for lone individuals planning mass killings should be considered, the UK’s terror watchdog has said.

• John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year

  That's despite a rise in profits

• High teacher leaving rates and sluggish recruitment affecting pupils

  Persistently high teacher leaving rates and “sluggish” recruitment in England have led to larger class sizes and a greater reliance on unqualified staff, a report has suggested.

• Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut

  His first race for the Scuderia is in Australia this weekend

• UK housing market momentum slowed in February

  Momentum in the UK housing market slowed in February amid signs of weakening buyer confidence, according to surveyors.

• Arsenal through to Champions League last eight

  The Gunners beat PSV 9-3 on aggregate

• Aston Villa into Champions League quarter final against PSG

  The Midlands side beat Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate

• Over 1800 dogs stolen across the UK last year

  An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year – with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken, according to police figures.

• Trump I dont want to hurt Ireland but trade must be fair

  President Donald Trump has said he does not want “to do anything to hurt Ireland” but added that the trade relationship between the countries should be focused on “fairness”.

• I have sense of relief after announcing plans to step down Sturgeon

  Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “sense of relief” after announcing she plans to step down next year.

• Starmer says all options on table to respond to Trumps tariffs

  Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK would keep open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs.

• Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from Holyrood next year

  She represents the Glasgow Southside constituency

• Nearly 40000 child on child sexual abuse offences recorded in one year

  Nearly 40,000 child sexual abuse offences were committed by children in the space of a year, a new report has found.

• Major differences in pharmacies antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

  Pharmacies in England are twice as likely to prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat compared to those in Wales, according to analysis.

• New US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect

  The move has been described as "hugely disappointing"

• 197000 UK lives saved thanks to breast cancer advances

  Almost 200,000 UK deaths from breast cancer have been averted since the late 80s, according to a new report.

• Changes to bathing season for outdoor swimmers

  It's the first review of the rules in more than a decade

• Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jump 18 year on year

  Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have jumped 18% year-on-year since the pandemic, research suggests.

• Trump administration to resume military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine

  The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

• Man arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over North Sea crash

  A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the collision between a tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea.

• Triple killer handed whole life order for crossbow and knife murders

  Kyle Clifford was described by the judge as a “jealous man soaked in self pity, who holds women in utter contempt”.

• FCA likely to consult on motor finance redress if failings found

  The regulator is currently reviewing the past use of motor finance discretionary commission arrangements

• Man Utd unveil plans to build new 100000 seater stadium to replace Old Trafford

  Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says would be the “world’s greatest” football ground.