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Ministers to set out plans to make England smoke-free by 2030 in ‘coming weeks’

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the Government would soon bring forward its plans for practically eliminating smoking by the end of the decade.

The Independent UK

AI picks out transplant organs ‘with much greater accuracy than humans’

A new project is being backed by ministers, NHS Blood and Transplant and the NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit.

The Independent UK

Britain takes threat from China ‘deadly seriously’, says minister amid spy balloon row

Britain takes the threat from China “deadly seriously”, a Government minister said on Thursday as a review was being carried out into whether Beijing is targeting the country with spy balloons.

Evening Standard

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Almost 1,500 North East patients spent 12 hours or more in A&E waiting for a hospital bed in December

A&E pressures hit new highs in the North East's NHS in December

Chronicle Live

NHS strike warning: 'Expect long delays during ambulance service strikes' says top boss

Health bosses are expecting "long delays" for an ambulance on Wednesday during the second walkout by paramedics and allied staff

Chronicle Live

Rising Covid and flu hospital admissions leaves NHS pressures 'extreme' in North East

North East's NHS pressures 'still extreme' as Covid and flu admissions rise, warn top medics

Chronicle Live

North East NHS' urgent plea for public to avoid using 999 or A&E unless condition is life-threatening

The public are advised to think of alternative services such as local pharmacies, GPs, NHS111 online, if their condition is not life threatening

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NHS bosses issue new plea to the public as North East services struggle under 'highest pressure ever seen'

NHS bosses are warning delays are to be expected over the coming days

Chronicle Live

Dentists to receive fairer payments in bid to end patient backlogs

Health Minster Neil O’Brien said: ‘I am determined to make sure everybody seeking NHS dental care can receive it when they need it.’

The Independent UK

PPE Medpro declines to say how it would repay millions if told to do so

Government is seeking to recoup money from Michelle Mone-linked firm after gowns rejected as unusable

The Guardian - UK

Government has ‘far wider questions to answer’ after Mone PPE reports

Labour deputy leader criticises 'failure of due diligence' over so-called VIP lane for Covid contracts

Insider UK

Tories run for the hills rather than face Labour over Michelle Mone and PPE

When a minister was needed to field Angela Rayner’s questions over the VIP fast lane, luckless Neil O’Brien was the only one to pick up the phone

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Mone PPE firm revelations prompt anger in Commons

MPs across house condemn what one called ‘sickening, shameful’ disclosures about Covid procurement

The Guardian - UK

Autumn vaccinations could be the norm as NHS urges those eligible to get Covid booster and flu jab

NHS bosses encouraged people to protect themselves, their families and the NHS in a Facebook Live with the Chronicle

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North East hospitals to carry on 'as many NHS services as possible' over Queen's funeral bank holiday

Hospitals in the North East are 'where feasible' keeping as many planned appointments going over the Bank Holiday to mark the Queen's funeral

Evening Standard

Immigration has increased since Brexit, admits Tory MP

A Brexiteer Tory MP on Monday admitted immigration has increased since Britain voted to leave the EU.

The Independent UK

Art charity responds after Tory MP calls exhibition artwork ‘divisive, racist crap’

Piece was one of 10 artworks created as a response to the words ‘Straight White Male’

The Guardian - UK

Relegation, promotion and unbelievable drama – welcome to the Grimsby way

Reflections on an extraordinary 15 months since we took over and the incredible buzz around the town and the club now

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75,000 people in our region had a UTI in just 6 months - as new pharmacy scheme looks to make treatment faster and easier

Pharmacists will now be able to treat UTIs without the need for a patient to have a prescription or a GP appointment.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes warns UK Government minister over 'levelling-up' plans

The Finance Secretary has written to Neil O’Brien, the UK Government’s Levelling Up minister

Chronicle Live

North East NHS boss urges people to 'do your bit' over Easter as Covid continues to hit health services

NHS bosses have urged people to be careful over Easter, try not to drink too much and stock up on medicines to help keep the pressure off hospitals.

Liverpool Echo

Michael Gove slated for ‘devastating life chances’ despite huge £144m package

Birkenhead's MP said 'tax hikes and cuts to frontline services are making every day a struggle for my constituents'

Nottingham Post

Bid to Government for Nottinghamshire to be brought 'into the Premier League' with devolution deal

'We want to be able to invest significant amounts of money into our local economy and infrastructure in the way that Birmingham or Teesside have been able to do'

Chronicle Live

The week in North East politics: from Spring Statement to levelling up

The cost of living, repairing the Tyne Bridge and levelling up have all been on the agenda this week

Chronicle Live

Levelling up minister says North East 'won't be forgotten' as County Durham projects given £120,000 boost

The historic High House Chapel in Weardale and the neglected Dorset Place Community centre are both benefitting from a £120,000 boost from the Government

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