Care workers were afraid they would bring coronavirus home, probe hears
Care home staff were “very scared” to go to work during the Covid-19 pandemic in case they brought the virus back home with them, an inquiry has heard. Paul Arkison
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Families want ‘truth, answers and accountability’ at Covid inquiry hearing in NI
Families bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic want “truth, answers and accountability” when decision-making in Northern Ireland is examined by the UK-wide inquiry, a solicitor has said. Enda McGarrity, who represents
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Latest channel migrant deaths ‘underscore’ need for Rwanda plan, says Sunak
The deaths of five people including a child while attempting to cross the English Channel underlines the need for the deterrent of the Rwanda scheme, Rishi Sunak has said. The
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Nursery baby died because she was put in ‘very unsafe sleeping environment’, court hears
A baby girl who was strapped face down to a nursery bean bag died because she was put in a “very unsafe sleeping environment”, a court has heard. Kate Roughley,
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Former head teacher goes on trial over sex offence allegations against five children
A former high school head has gone on trial accused of sexual offences against children. Neil Foden (pictured), who worked in North Wales, is alleged to have preyed on five
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Essex mental health inquiry invites applications from core participants
The chairwoman of the public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is inviting applications from core participants. The inquiry will investigate the deaths of
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Northern Ireland’s prison population increases by almost 40% in three years
Northern Ireland’s prison population has risen by almost 40% in three years, the Stormont Assembly has heard. Justice Minister Naomi Long said the total prison population was 1,374 on April
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Rapid increase in number of alcohol-specific deaths as figures reach record high
The number of deaths specifically caused by alcohol across the UK has reached a record high, according to new figures. Deaths which occur as a direct consequence of alcohol misuse
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Holyrood committee backs ‘necessary’ abortion buffer zones Bill at stage one
A proposed law to ban protests outside abortion clinics is “necessary” to ensure women are free of intimidation, a Holyrood committee has said. The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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Peers told ‘enough is enough’ as Parliament faces all-night Rwanda Bill sitting
MPs have issued a fresh challenge to peers over changes to the Government’s flagship Rwanda plan, as the parliamentary gridlock heads towards a potential overnight showdown. Home Office minister Michael
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