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Staff at Glasgow hospital told ‘We don’t put things in writing’, inquiry hears

Staff at Glasgow hospital told ‘We don’t put things in writing’, inquiry hears

Staff at Glasgow hospital told ‘We don’t put things in writing’, inquiry hears

11 September 2024

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.


Starmer defends releasing prisoners from jail early to free up cell space

Starmer defends releasing prisoners from jail early to free up cell space

Starmer defends releasing prisoners from jail early to free up cell space

11 September 2024

The Prime Minister’s comments came as it emerged some convicted of manslaughter are eligible for the scheme.


Former bishop offers Government his help with Hillsborough Law

Former bishop offers Government his help with Hillsborough Law

Former bishop offers Government his help with Hillsborough Law

11 September 2024

The Right Reverend James Jones, who chaired the Hillsborough Independent Panel, said he had contacted Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.


Locomotive named after music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman

Locomotive named after music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman

Locomotive named after music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman

11 September 2024

Freight train operator Freightliner held a naming ceremony at Crewe station.


UK contributes largest electric toothbrush to new Guinness World Records edition

UK contributes largest electric toothbrush to new Guinness World Records edition

UK contributes largest electric toothbrush to new Guinness World Records edition

11 September 2024

The giant toothbrush, created by a Sheffield duo, measures 6ft 7in long.


New evidence led to Oliver Campbell referral after earlier bid refused – CCRC

New evidence led to Oliver Campbell referral after earlier bid refused – CCRC

New evidence led to Oliver Campbell referral after earlier bid refused – CCRC

11 September 2024

The Criminal Cases Review Commission referred Oliver Campbell’s case to the Court of Appeal in 2022, having declined to do so in 2005.


MPs call for Starmer to ‘boost’ cancer diagnoses and survival rates

MPs call for Starmer to ‘boost’ cancer diagnoses and survival rates

MPs call for Starmer to ‘boost’ cancer diagnoses and survival rates

11 September 2024

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey pushed the Government to ensure that patients receive treatment within 62 days of a diagnosis.


Baby deaths rise concerns ‘not discussed at board level until after Letby spree’

Baby deaths rise concerns ‘not discussed at board level until after Letby spree’

Baby deaths rise concerns ‘not discussed at board level until after Letby spree’

11 September 2024

Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.


Protest laws based on ‘kneejerk public opinion’, says think tank

Protest laws based on ‘kneejerk public opinion’, says think tank

Protest laws based on ‘kneejerk public opinion’, says think tank

11 September 2024

Demos has called for an independent review of protest legislation dubbed ‘draconian’ by civil rights campaigners Liberty.


Malorie Blackman: More ‘diverse’ texts should be included in English curriculum

Malorie Blackman: More ‘diverse’ texts should be included in English curriculum

Malorie Blackman: More ‘diverse’ texts should be included in English curriculum

11 September 2024

The British author said no child should feel that studying English at school is irrelevant because ‘they never see themselves’ reflected in texts.


Public inquiry ordered into collusion-linked murder of solicitor Pat Finucane

Public inquiry ordered into collusion-linked murder of solicitor Pat Finucane

Public inquiry ordered into collusion-linked murder of solicitor Pat Finucane

11 September 2024

Mr Finucane’s family have pursued a long campaign for an inquiry into the 1989 shooting in north Belfast.


Swarm of bees makes ‘unauthorised landing’ at Edinburgh Airport

Swarm of bees makes ‘unauthorised landing’ at Edinburgh Airport

Swarm of bees makes ‘unauthorised landing’ at Edinburgh Airport

11 September 2024

The bees will be rehomed after taking up residence on a grit bin at a car park in the airport.


Reeves defends claiming energy expenses and insists winter fuel cuts right move

Reeves defends claiming energy expenses and insists winter fuel cuts right move

Reeves defends claiming energy expenses and insists winter fuel cuts right move

11 September 2024

The Government is facing further questions about the decision to limit how many pensioners can claim winter fuel payments.


New TUC president named

New TUC president named

New TUC president named

11 September 2024

Mark Dickinson, general secretary of the Nautilus International union, will serve in the role for a year.


Sunak urges Starmer to legally guarantee national food security target

Sunak urges Starmer to legally guarantee national food security target

Sunak urges Starmer to legally guarantee national food security target

11 September 2024

The pair spoke about farming matters during their weekly clash at Prime Minister’s Questions.


Council defends statue commemorating late Queen after mixed reviews

Council defends statue commemorating late Queen after mixed reviews

Council defends statue commemorating late Queen after mixed reviews

11 September 2024

Responding to the furore over the sculpture, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council insisted social media can ‘amplify’ negative viewpoints.


Social media user facing substantial sentence over race hate messages

Social media user facing substantial sentence over race hate messages

Social media user facing substantial sentence over race hate messages

11 September 2024

Ehsan Hussain was arrested by West Midlands Police last week after an inquiry into messages posted on an instant messaging site.


Mother who flew to Ibiza while son, 12, in court, ordered to pay compensation

Mother who flew to Ibiza while son, 12, in court, ordered to pay compensation

Mother who flew to Ibiza while son, 12, in court, ordered to pay compensation

11 September 2024

The 30-year-old single mother must pay around the same amount as the cost of holiday she went on instead of being in court.


Starmer faces claims of ‘hiding’ impact on pensioners of winter fuel payment cut

Starmer faces claims of ‘hiding’ impact on pensioners of winter fuel payment cut

Starmer faces claims of ‘hiding’ impact on pensioners of winter fuel payment cut

11 September 2024

Tory leader Rishi Sunak raised the benefit changes at Prime Minister’s Questions.


Mother who contracted Covid tells inquiry she had to wear PPE as baby died

Mother who contracted Covid tells inquiry she had to wear PPE as baby died

Mother who contracted Covid tells inquiry she had to wear PPE as baby died

11 September 2024

The inquiry is investigating the impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems across the UK.


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