Prisoners in Scotland serving less than four months will be released early under Scottish Government plans. Justice Secretary Angela Constance (pictured) announced the release point for short-term prisoners will be
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The proportion of men working in adult social care in England has reached a record high, according to a report which also warns of the need to “stem the tide”
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Serious concerns about the record number of investigations launched when information suggests a child is being seriously harmed has prompted councils to call for emergency funding in the forthcoming Budget.
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Parents who have experienced the loss of a baby early in pregnancy will now be able to apply to have their child’s life officially recognised regardless of how much time
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The number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report. Research by the anti-poverty charity Trussell found that 670,000 Scots – including
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A former nursery worker wept in court as she went on trial alongside a boyfriend, with both accused of the murder of her two-year-old daughter. Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell and Scott Jeff,
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Damage to the brainstem could be responsible for symptoms of long Covid, such as breathlessness and fatigue, a study has suggested. Powerful MRI scanners were used to examine patients who
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A whistleblower who raised concerns about infection risks at a flagship hospital was not criticised in order to “deflect” attention from real issues, a former director at NHS Greater Glasgow
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Disabled children’s social care law has been described as out-of-date, inaccessible and potentially unfair, as part of a Government-ordered review. The Children and Families minister said “outdated and offensive language
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Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to accept clothing freebies looks “greedy”, Boris Johnson said as he defended his record on PPE contracts during the pandemic. The former Tory prime minister (pictured)
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