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more than 4.5 million people were waiting to begin hospital treatment in england at the end january, that's the highest number since records began in 2007. the royal college of surgeons has called the situation to turn things around. here's our health editor, hugh pym. hospital wards devoted to covid. the surge in numbers over the last two months led to widespread cancellations of less urgent types of care, and there's still a backlog from last year's first covid peak. today's figures highlight again the scale of the problem. charmaine has severe arthritis, and last year was hoping t...

to pet scammers. good evening. prince william has made his first public comments since the interview with the duke and duchess of sussex was broadcast four days ago, saying the royals are "very much not a racist family". the duke of cambridge also revealed he had not yet spoken to his brother but said he would do so. in the interview, meghan and prince harry said a member of the royal family had expressed concern over "how dark" their son archie's skin might be. our royal correspondent nicholas witchell reports. it is an allegation which strikes at the very core of an institution, th...

china's communist party rules only pro—beijing candidates will be able to stand for hong kong's parliament. and £50 million at auction for a digital artwork that doesn't physically exist. and coming up in sport on bbc news, amad diallo scores his first manchester united goal, but a late equaliser for ac milan leaves the round of 16 europa league tie evenly poised. good evening. the family of sarah everard has tonight paid tribute to her, saying she brought "so muchjoy" to their lives, and that she was a "strong and principled" person who was a shining example to all. the 33—year...