An MP who made an “unwanted sexual advance” on a teenage staff member faces a two-day suspension from the Commons. SNP MP Patrick Grady said he was “profoundly sorry” for
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The Health Secretary will vow to ensure researchers can access patient data “safely and efficiently” as a new strategy aims to “close the digital divide” between the NHS and social
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The Welsh Government has revealed it is pausing its super-sponsor scheme for Ukrainian refugees after receiving thousands of applications. Just under 3,000 applications have been submitted through the scheme –
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A whistleblower was “bullied, harassed and blackmailed” after he raised allegations about an ambulance trust covering up evidence of mistakes by paramedics, MPs have heard. Labour’s Grahame Morris added that
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Sajid Javid has defended moves to hire a £71,000-a-year official responsible for the NHS Covid pass, despite the document no longer being required to enter venues. The Health Secretary told
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A major new report by a human rights watchdog in Northern Ireland has revealed the complex nature of cross-border healthcare in the wake of Brexit. The 44-page study, by the
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The Government is being urged to increase investment in long Covid research after being warned that patients are suffering under a “postcode lottery” in care. The Royal College of Nursing
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The Government’s chief scientific adviser has said it is “disappointing” that Downing Street and Whitehall officials did not stick to the rules aimed at preventing Covid. Sir Patrick Vallance, 62,
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Boris Johnson insisted he had secured a “decisive” victory despite a confidence vote which saw 148 of his own MPs try to oust him. Tory MPs voted by 211 to
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Labour is calling for the public spending watchdog to investigate the Government’s plans to deliver 40 new hospitals following reports of delays in the programme. In a letter to the
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