The Home Office is at risk of another Windrush-style scandal if it does not bring about the “cultural changes required”, the author of a critical review has warned. Wendy Williams
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More than 300 paediatricians have signed an open letter calling for the Government to provide support to doctors treating children injured during Russia’s war with Ukraine. The letter, published online
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The Health Secretary has insisted people must “learn to live with Covid” as campaigners criticised the end of free testing for millions of people in England. Sajid Javid told reporters
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The Government’s planned £86,000 cap on personal care cost contributions is “regressive” and a “classic policy of levelling down”, ministers have been told. Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton)
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Women in England will have continued access to early abortion care at home after MPs supported a law change. The Government changed the regulations during the first coronavirus lockdown in
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MPs have rejected proposals aimed at improving workforce planning in health and social care in England. The Commons voted 249 to 167, majority 82, to reject a Lords amendment to
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People in England who have a cough or cold are to be urged to “stay home and avoid contact with other people” under new Government guidance on Covid-19. Those who
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Free parking for NHS staff working in hospitals in England will end on Friday, the Health Secretary has said. Parking fees were waived during the Covid-19 pandemic, but Sajid Javid
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A minister has been urged to step in and “persuade” GP receptions to be more user friendly and welcoming to patients. The call was made by former social services watchdog
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Jurors sworn in to try a Tory MP accused of groping a 15-year-old boy 14 years ago have been asked if they have “strong political views”. Imran Ahmad Khan (pictured),
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