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DWP confirms full list of 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for up to £114 weekly payment
The government agency has laid out the qualifying conditions for the disability benefit
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Wes Streeting set out to fix a 'broken NHS' - but what are his credentials to fix Britain?
The Health Secretary resigned hours after it was announced NHS waiting lists have fallen sharply
Is Coronation Street on tonight as what's happening in ITV soap next week confirmed
There's plenty ahead in the ITV soap next week, with spoilers already revealing what's ahead
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Patsy Kensit over the years from child star to four marriages including with Oasis star
Patsy Kensit has had a varied life and career, and it has been confirmed that the actress will reprise her role in Emmerdale later this year
Starter's gun fired for an Olympic Games in the north of England
'It's time the Olympics came north and we showed what we can offer to the world'
'I became a bus driver in Manchester - now people know me from TikTok'
Kory traded dealing with fashion brands around the world to navigating the streets of Greater Manchester
What £500,000 buys you in Bolton - a barn conversion with rolling countryside views
This stunning, spacious four-bed terraced house is our latest Property of the Week
How do you solve a problem like Strangeways?
SPECIAL REPORT: It’s the Victorian prison that some say should have been shut 50 years ago. But is rebuilding it elsewhere now the only answer? Chris Slater spoke to experts to find out.
Mum diagnosed with bowel cancer at 38 shares 'normal' warning sign she ignored
Laura was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer last year, and has since shared the one symptom she ignored and thought was "normal" and wishes she had addressed sooner
WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 die
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Regatta reduces summer top with retro designer print that 'gets compliments' to £16
"The design of this T-shirt is really eye-catching and has had many compliments"
Where would Eurovision 2027 be held if Australia win?
Delta Goodrem is among the favourites to win
Six things Andy Burnham said today ahead of Makerfield by-election
Burnham spoke publicly for the first time as he began his campaign trail
'Superior quality' £24 Dunelm rug reduced by half 'makes rooms look luxurious'
"Scrumptiously soft. A real treat for your feet"
Britain's Got Talent's fans fume 'it's unfair' as judge performs with semi-finalist
It was a night full of emotions during the latest Britain's Got Talent semi-final
Andy Burnham sets out his 'new path for Britain' ahead of Makerfield by-election
Reindustrialisation, council houses and collaboration are at the top of Burnham's agenda
Sainsbury's shoppers race to buy 'lovely' £36 bedside lamp similar to £69 M&S bestseller
"I am extremely happy with this lamp - it is exactly what I wanted and throws out a lovely warm light, whilst looking pretty stylish too!!"
Who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025?
Eurovision returns with entrants from 25 countries all hoping to be crowned this year's winner
Manchester Airport issues update as travellators replaced
All but one of the travellators have been replaced in an ongoing project
Andy Burnham speaks for the first time since by-election go-ahead as he makes vow to 'fight'
'We're going to really change things and put the country on a different path'