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£21 million funding announced to roll out artificial intelligence across the NHS

Image by GOV.UK NHS staff will be given the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to diagnose and treat patients more quickly thanks to a new £21 million fund announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary today. NHS Trusts will be able to apply to the AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of the most […]

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New amendments to the Online Safety Bill introduced to help put an end to image-based abuse

Image by Getty Images Abusers, predators and bitter ex-partners who share intimate images online without consent of those depicted will face jail time under new measures announced on Tuesday, 27 June. New amendments to the Online Safety Bill will protect victims of so-called “revenge porn” by changing current laws which require the prosecution to prove that

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Avtar Lit – the founder of Sunrise Radio – dies aged 73

Avtar Lit (Image by Sunrise Radio) Avtar Lit, the founder of Britain’s first full time Asian radio station, Sunrise Radio, has passed away at the age of 73. The news was shared by his grieving family in a statement that read: “On behalf of the Lit family, it is with deep sorrow that we inform

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Targeted lung cancer screening programme introduced to detect cancer sooner

Image by iStock A national targeted lung cancer screening programme designed to catch cancer sooner or prevent it altogether has been announced by the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Each year the programme – which will cost £270 million annually once fully implemented – is expected to detect as

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On a tight budget? Here’s a guide for all festival-goers who want to save money this season

Image by Festival Survival Guide With festival season in full swing, festival-goers preparing for a few days of music and sunshine can ensure they’re pinching all the pennies they can. The money-saving experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are offering advice and practical tips on how to pack for a festival on a budget, allowing Brits to enjoy

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Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer film based on Hindu epic Ramayana premieres at the Tribeca Festival

Adipurush film poster Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush is all set to release in the UK on June 16 this year. But before that, the film directed by Om Raut had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York on Tuesday, June 13. The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX

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Netflix and filmmaker Hansal Mehta collaborate on much-awaited drama series \’Scoop\’

Image by High on Films After entertaining audiences with back-to-back successes in Khakee, Trial By Fire, Rana Naidu, Class and Toothpari, Netflix has dropped another genre defining Indian drama series in the UK. On 1 June, Hansal Mehta and Netflix released a new series – Scoop. The intriguing drama unravels the Scoop that led to

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This season’s top trending holiday destinations

While Italy, Spain, France, Greece and other destinations have been popular for a while now. Britons are recognising that they can now explore other destinations which are steadily growing to become tourist hub. Here are the top 6 destinations that have become increasingly popular in the last few years: Image by URBANMYTH, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

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Sadiq Khan calls on Government to urgently rethink ‘cruel and unworkable’ Illegal Migration Bill

Image by Oli Scarff/Getty The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has urged the Government to rethink its ‘cruel and unworkable’ Illegal Migration Bill to prevent tens of thousands of people being stranded in London without any support. Khan has written to the Home Secretary warning that the impact of the Bill – which aims to

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The winners of The 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 are announced

Image by Oceanic Consulting The British Sikh Awards is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Sikhs in various fields, from business and academia to arts and community service. The event took place on Wednesday, 31 May at The Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport NEC. The Awards, running for second year, recognised the

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