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Police watchdog asks Home Office to review decision-making of police disciplinary panels.

Investigation reveals almost 1,000 dentists left the health service last year.

Investigation reveals almost 1,000 dentists left the health service last year.

More than 287,000 people in three years overturn initial government decision.

Melissa Rose, 22, says she has felt "cut off", with calls and emails not returned.

Mental health referrals across the UK have hit their highest point for two years.

BBC News Published image copyrightAlamy UK councils face a £3bn black hole in their budgets as they emerge from the pandemic, a BBC investigation into their finances can reveal. Some local authorities were struggling to carry out statutory duties and were at risk of bankruptcy, a local government expert said. And 10 councils have asked to borrow £300m of emergency money from the government to plug financial holes. The government says it has handed councils £12bn during the pandemic. A spokes...

Councils face ‘£3 billion budget deficit’ as nation emerges from pandemic UK local authorities plan to make at least £1.7 billion worth of savings in the 2021-22 financial year, the BBC reported Council tax bill (Image: PA Images) There are always big stories on WalesOnline - dont miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now We use your sign-up to provide content in ways youve consented to and to improve our understanding...

BBC News By Alex Homer image copyrightFamily handout image captionPhilippa Day (pictured left with her sister Imogen) took a fatal overdose and died in October 2019 The family of a woman who took a fatal overdose after her benefit payments were cut say they have begun a legal claim against the government. Philippa Day, 27, was found collapsed at her Nottingham home beside a letter rejecting her request for an at-home benefits assessment in August 2019. It comes amid calls for a wider inquiry in...

Tourism hotspots hit hard by Covid-19 jobs crisis Published image copyrightReuters Parts of the UK reliant on tourism have been most affected by the Covid-19 jobs crisis, analysis suggests. In some areas, around three out of five people who began claiming universal credit at the outset of the pandemic were still doing so six months later. Experts said areas with seasonal employment were more likely to see furloughed workers, those in low-wage jobs or on zero-hours contracts. The government said...