The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel'
A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes.
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PM says UK needs to be ready for war - but there is little sign of meaningful action behind the scenes
The lingering absence of a national plan for the defence of the UK is hard to comprehend given the potential for a wider war in Europe that was triggered by Russia's first invasion of Ukraine more than a decade ago.
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Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
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'Skyrocketing' cost of ruined and fly-tipped items hits charity shops
Donations including toys become unusable after being left outside or fly-tipped at charity shops.
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Illegal migrant worker crackdown sees record numbers of raids and arrests
A record number of illegal worker arrests and raids have been carried out by the Home Office in the past 18 months.
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Starmer threatens to 'control' Grok if Elon Musk's X keeps creating sexual images
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children.
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Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests
Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.
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Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes
Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.
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Trusts declare critical incidents over high demand
The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.
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UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war, military chief reveals
The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service to deal with mass casualties, the head of the military has revealed.
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Van driver in police pursuit 'fatally hit mum-of-three who was looking for golf ball'
A van driver in a police pursuit ploughed into a mother-of-three who was looking for her golf ball and then stepped over her body as he fled, a court has heard.
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Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK
The former Conservative MP says the UK needs "glorious revolution", as the Tories describe Reform as a "party of has-been politicians".
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Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round
Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.
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Four hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' amid high demand as flu and norovirus cases surge
Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to "significant and sustained pressures" on its services after a "surge" in complex A&E admissions.
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UK has no defence plan despite threat from Putin's Russia
The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service to deal with mass casualties, the head of the military has revealed.
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Woman brings suspected WW2 bomb to police station
A road was closed off after the discovery in Wallasey, Merseyside Police said.
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Milder but wetter weather this week
After snow, ice and Storm Goretti the weather has turned milder but will it be settled?
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Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy
Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.
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New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth
Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month.
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Your Party hit by new split as Corbyn and Sultana battle for control
Your Party has been hit by a new split as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana fight for control of its executive committee.
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