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‘Striking ineptitude’ at fertility clinic at centre of parentage case

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

A fertility clinic had been criticised for “striking ineptitude” by a High Court judge. Mrs Justice Pauffley has complained about “administrative incompetence” at the Herts and Essex Fertility Centre, which

Charity investigation finds care home top-up fee rules ‘flouted by councils’

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

Councils in England are flouting the rules around “top-up” fees for care homes, according to an investigation. Elderly people who have assets of less than £23,250 may qualify for financial

Poppi Worthington’s father ‘flees country’ as CPS confirm case to be reviewed

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

A father who was identified by a judge as sexually assaulting his 13-month-old daughter before her death, has fled the country, his sister has said. After a family court judge

Carers looking after disabled adult could see benefits capped – charity

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

Carers who look after a disabled adult at home could see their benefits capped further as a result of new policies, a charity has warned. The current cap means full-time

Action For Children Charity workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

Staff at a charity are to be balloted for industrial action in a row over pay. Unite and Unison said their members at Action For Children will vote in the

Council to get back some powers but social services ‘still remain high risk’

By The Press Association22nd January 2016News England

The Government intends to hand back some of the decision-making powers it took from Rotherham Council in the wake of child sexual exploitation revelations. The entire political leadership of the

Children made to perform sexual activities with animals, judge concludes

By The Press Association21st January 2016News England

Children were made to perform “sexual activities” with each other – and animals – at a hotel, a family court judge has concluded. Social workers with responsibility for child welfare

Peers urge changes to visa rules to protect victims of domestic slavery

By The Press Association21st January 2016News England

Victims of domestic slavery need greater protections, the Lords heard. Labour’s Lord Rosser said changes to visa rules were required to help rescue foreign workers from abusive employment. The peer

‘Dark chapter’ at BBC as leaked report reveals 61 sexual assaults by Savile

By The Press Association21st January 2016News England

BBC director-general Tony Hall has described the sexual abuse by broadcaster Jimmy Savile as a “dark chapter” in the corporation’s history. And he vowed that the review into its culture

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‘Striking ineptitude’ at fertility clinic at centre of parentage case

Charity investigation finds care home top-up fee rules ‘flouted by councils’

Poppi Worthington’s father ‘flees country’ as CPS confirm case to be reviewed

Carers looking after disabled adult could see benefits capped – charity

Action For Children Charity workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

Council to get back some powers but social services ‘still remain high risk’

Children made to perform sexual activities with animals, judge concludes

Peers urge changes to visa rules to protect victims of domestic slavery

‘Dark chapter’ at BBC as leaked report reveals 61 sexual assaults by Savile

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Tag: News England

‘Striking ineptitude’ at fertility clinic at centre of parentage case

Charity investigation finds care home top-up fee rules ‘flouted by councils’

Poppi Worthington’s father ‘flees country’ as CPS confirm case to be reviewed

Carers looking after disabled adult could see benefits capped – charity

Action For Children Charity workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

Council to get back some powers but social services ‘still remain high risk’

Children made to perform sexual activities with animals, judge concludes

Peers urge changes to visa rules to protect victims of domestic slavery

Thousands of elderly people with sight problems ‘casualties’ of social care crisis

‘Dark chapter’ at BBC as leaked report reveals 61 sexual assaults by Savile