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Cooper warns of 'more challenging' NHS winter as she unveils £140m for urgent care

Yvette Cooper warns of a 'more challenging' NHS winter and announces £140m for 14 urgent care schemes in England; the RCN calls it a 'sticking plaster'.

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Cooper warns of 'more challenging' NHS winter as she unveils £140m for urgent care

Latest

Lecornu says 1,200 arrested and 150 police hurt as French protests turn violent

ITV films Reform activist saying Channel arrivals should be held in 'concentration camps'

Pregnancy-pillow founder says Meta blocked her Instagram adverts over the word 'pregnancy'

Burnham takes youth experience scheme to EU summit as tuition fees dispute lingers

Ministry of Justice confirms November start date for new pornography offences in England and Wales

State pension to pass tax-free allowance next April, Treasury silent on pledge

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