How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?
BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.
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NHS Wales major repairs backlog nears £1bn
The cost of fixing the most serious repairs at major hospitals alone is more than £600m, figures show.
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M&S boss warns crime is getting 'more brazen' after days of unrest
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
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Funeral fraudster motivated by money, says ex-worker
Robert Bush conned the bereaved while living in luxury and enjoying foreign holidays.
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How memories of my grandma are tainted by funeral boss's crimes
Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.
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BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".
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New Spurs coach apologises for Mason Greenwood comments
New Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for past comments in which he described Mason Greenwood as a "good guy".
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Woman's Travelodge naked man ordeal as claims build
Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.
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'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas
Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".
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'No hate element' behind HMO attacks, say PSNI
The attacks happened on Tuesday in the Templemore Avenue and Paxton Street areas.
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Young girl and man riding pony and trap die in collision
A young girl and a man riding in a pony and trap have died in a collision with a truck in Kent.
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UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.
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Police issue 48-hour dispersal order in Rochdale following anti-social behaviour
Police have issued a 48-hour dispersal order across Rochdale town centre following recent incidents of anti-social behaviour involving young people.
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Storm Dave to bring 90mph winds to UK - as forecasters warn of travel disruption
Parts of Britain are facing winds of up to 90mph this Easter as Dave, the UK's latest named storm, blows in.
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BBC boss addresses Scott Mills sacking
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
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Woman dies in M23 collision which has shut motorway near Gatwick Airport
A woman has died and a man has been left with serious injuries after a collision on the M23.
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William praises 'incredible' £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
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Police appeal for letter writer 13 years after mother and five children died in house fire
Police investigating the murder of a mother and her five children in a house fire have appealed to whoever wrote an anonymous letter containing "a number of details" about the incident to come forward.
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Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
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William hails 'incredible' £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
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