Couple cleared of abuse at criminal trial seek to regain care of child
A couple have begun the latest stage of a legal fight to regain care of their child after being cleared of abuse at a criminal trial. The man and woman
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Hunt says NHS will learn lessons as birth injury compensation scheme is launched
Jeremy Hunt has pledged that the NHS will learn lessons from its mistakes as he launched a new voluntary compensation scheme for parents whose babies are damaged at birth. The
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Theresa May unveils £40 million package designed to prevent homelessness
Theresa May has announced a £40 million package designed to prevent homelessness by intervening to help individuals and families before they end up on the streets. The Prime Minister said
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Review of killings finds mental health trust ‘underestimated’ risks posed by patients
A review of 10 killings – including that of a pensioner who was stabbed after a collision between two cars – has uncovered failings at a mental health trust. Sussex
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Leading think-tank finds Troubled Families scheme made ‘no significant impact’
A £448 million government initiative to fix problem neighbours has had “no significant impact”, according to a leading think-tank. The Troubled Families Programme, launched in the wake of riots in
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Naming ban on sexual abuse suspects could be in place before year’s end
A ban on naming sex crime suspects unless they are charged could be in place by the end of the year. Former police officer Brian Paddick is leading proposals for
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NHS spending on agency midwives doubles reaching £25 million last year, RCM study
The NHS spent £25 million on agency midwives last year – a figure that has doubled in two years, according to a new report. The study, from the Royal College
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Childline report ‘worrying trend’ as dozens call about ‘killer clown’ craze
The “killer clown” craze sweeping the UK has led to a deluge of calls to Childline from youngsters left terrified by the sinister phenomenon sweeping the UK. In just one
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Most expensive hospital parking revealed as third of trusts raise charges over year
A third of hospital trusts in England have increased their car parking charges in the last year, figures show. Some are now charging as much as £4 for a one-hour
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Ex-abuse inquiry head denies racism describing claims are part of ‘vicious campaign’
Dame Lowell Goddard has rejected claims she used racist language during her time as head of the national inquiry into child sexual abuse. The New Zealand high court judge described
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