NHS is entering winter ‘in bad shape’ as new figures show rising waits
The NHS is going into winter “in bad shape”, experts have warned, as new figures show key targets continue to be missed amid rising waits. Figures from NHS England show
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New workers’ rights law sets out ‘modern and fair vision for future’ – Reynolds
The Government has published its plans for workers’ rights, describing them as the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (pictured) said the Employment Rights
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We must stem tide of British care workers leaving their jobs, new report warns
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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Record level of child abuse inquiries prompts council calls for emergency cash
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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Certificate scheme recognising ‘deeply distressing’ pregnancy loss expanded
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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Former nursery worker and partner go on trial accused of murder of girl, two
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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Powerful MRI scan reveals brainstem damage linked to long Covid symptoms – study
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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Government-ordered review launched into ‘outdated’ disabled children’s social care law
Disabled children’s social care law has been described as out-of-date, inaccessible and potentially unfair, as part of a Government-ordered review. The Children and Families minister said “outdated and offensive language
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Johnson claims Starmer donations look ‘greedy’ as he defends his PPE record
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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GP jailed for multiple indecent assaults against seven female patients
A GP has been jailed after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven female patients in Berkshire. Dr Stephen Cox, 65, was sentenced to 22 years’
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