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Progress in Nottingham maternity services ‘stalled’, inquiry chairwoman fears
A plan to improve maternity services at a scandal-hit NHS trust has stalled amid dirty wards and an overreliance on junior staff, an inquiry chairwoman has said. Donna Ockenden, a midwifery expert who is leading the largest review into...
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Politics daily briefing: June 20
Daily politics briefing for June 20, as Rishi Sunak faces calls to launch an inquiry after one of his protection officers was arrested over alleged bets on the timing of the General Election.
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Jury excused after first day of deliberations in Trump hush money trial
A 12-member New York jury will resume deliberations on Thursday in the Trump hush money trial. (Scripps News)
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Daily Politics Briefing: May 21
All the latest political developments, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued a “wholehearted and unequivocal” apology to the victims of the infected blood scandal, the biggest treatment disaster in the NHS.
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Campaigner reflects on infected blood inquiry
Interview with Jason Evans from Factor 8 infected blood campaign group, speaking about an inquiry report being delivered in Westminster on May 20. Mr Evans’ father Jonathan was born with blood clotting disorder haemophilia and in the...
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‘I lost my leg while in service and was given infected blood’ – former soldier
A former soldier who lost his leg while serving in the Army has described his shock at finding out that he was given contaminated blood as medics fought to save his life. Brendan West lost his leg in 1979 and was given a blood...
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Criticism surrounding organ procurement groups continues
Some of the groups behind the nation's organ procurement process are under federal investigation for overbilling the government.
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Media questions following Emma Caldwell family statement
Lawyer Aamer Anwar gives a statement on behalf of the family of Emma Caldwell following the announcement of a judge-led public inquiry. Preparations will start immediately for an independent public inquiry into the police investigation...
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Indecent exposure not treated seriously enough, senior officer warns
National Police Chiefs’ Council chairman Chief Constable Gavin Stephens and Chief Constable Andy Marsh, who is chief executive of the College of Policing, talked about the lack of action against indecent exposure in a press conference on...
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Police briefing after Angiolini Inquiry report publication
A panel discussed the policing response to the Angiolini Inquiry: Part 1 report. Speakers from left to right: Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth is the new NPCC Lead for Violence...
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Inquiry says Sarah Everard's killer 'should never have been a police officer' – full statement
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop the sexual predator were repeatedly ignored and missed, an inquiry has found. Police “repeatedly failed” to spot warning...
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'Nothing to stop another Wayne Couzens' without police overhaul – inquiry chairwoman
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop the sexual predator were repeatedly ignored and missed, an inquiry has found. Police “repeatedly failed” to spot warning...
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Police chiefs respond to report into multiple failures to spot warning signs in Sarah Everard's killer
National Police Chiefs’ Council chairman Gavin Stephens said hearing the inquiry’s findings left him “aghast”, adding: “On behalf of policing I cannot adequately express to the Everard family how sorry we are to them and all those who...
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Inquiry says Sarah Everard's killer 'should never have been a police officer' – statement highlights
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop the sexual predator were repeatedly ignored and missed, an inquiry has found. Police “repeatedly failed” to spot warning...
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Sex abuse inquiry chair ‘frustrated’ at lack of quick action on recommendations
The chair of a major inquiry into child sex abuse has told of her frustration that her recommendations to tackle the “horrific” crime have still not been enacted, as the Home Secretary was challenged to set out a clear timeline for...
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Former sub-postmasters arrive for Post Office Horizon IT inquiry
Former sub-postmasters Janet Skinner and Jo Hamilton arrive at Aldwych House, central London, for phase four of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry. Fujitsu should repay the “fortune” spent on the Post Office scandal if it is found...
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Matt Hancock arrives at the Covid Inquiry
Matt Hancock to continue giving evidence to Covid-19 Inquiry in London. Former health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence at Dorland House in London, during its second investigation exploring core UK decision-making and political...
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John McDonnell speaks at Firefighters national rally
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell addresses the Firefighters national rally after the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) published a manifesto which calls for an “immediate injection of cash” into the fire and rescue service.
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Congress Faces Looming Shutdown, Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Gregory Korte discuss the looming government shutdown as members of Congress share their thoughts on the matter. Laura and Gregory also talk about the Biden impeachment inquiry push by Republicans and...
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Warner on Possible Shutdown, Impeachment, Ukraine
Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, talks about the possibility of a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy launching an impeachment probe into President Joe Biden and funding the war in Ukraine. He's on "Sound On!" on...
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Tuberville Blockade, McCarthy's Impeachment Probe
Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson and Mike Dorning give their insights on Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville saying if Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brings the vote to the floor Tuberville's blocking of military promotions will go away, and...
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Trump Legal Pressure Builds
Bloomberg's Gregory Korte and Megan Scully discuss former President Donald Trump's legal troubles as the trial date for the January 6th case has been announced as March 4th 2024, the day before Super Tuesday. They give their insights on...
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Protesters call on PM to pay full compensation to victims of Infected Blood scandal
Protestors gathered in central London lobbying for the Prime Minister to pay full compensation to those infected and affected by contaminated blood and blood products Mr Sunak has previously said that the Government will wait for the...