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Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

A barrister for the Department of Health rejected as ‘without merit’ claims it did not ring alarm bells loud enough in early 2020.

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

More virtual wards will also be used in a bid to free-up capacity in emergency departments.

Swinney condemns Jack’s ‘menacing’ suggestion of new nuclear plant in Scotland

Swinney condemns Jack’s ‘menacing’ suggestion of new nuclear plant in Scotland

The First Minister was clear that the Scottish Government will not back the construction of such a facility north of the border.

Daughter of Covid victim says actions of Stormont leaders ‘compounded grief’

Daughter of Covid victim says actions of Stormont leaders ‘compounded grief’

Brenda Doherty was reacting at the conclusion of the Belfast hearings in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Pensions minister ordered to pay back £1,367 after expenses breach

Pensions minister ordered to pay back £1,367 after expenses breach

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority found Paul Maynard had used a state-of-the-art printer for campaigning purposes.

Covid-19 inquiry chair hoping to make recommendations on preparing for pandemics

Covid-19 inquiry chair hoping to make recommendations on preparing for pandemics

Baroness Heather Hallett was speaking at the conclusion of three weeks of hearings in Belfast.

Alleged Russian spy denies conspiracy charge

Alleged Russian spy denies conspiracy charge

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev has been charged with conspiring to collect information which could be harmful to the ‘safety and interest of the state’.

Murder accused visited funfair while body of teacher was at home, court told

Murder accused visited funfair while body of teacher was at home, court told

Paul Black, 65, denies killing Peter Coshan, 75, in Edinburgh in August 2022.

Boy, five, dies after falling from upper floor of east London apartment block

Boy, five, dies after falling from upper floor of east London apartment block

A resident of Jacob’s House, who gave his name only as JJ, said the boy lived on the 15th floor.

Appeal Court increases sentence for man jailed for ‘campaign of rape’

Appeal Court increases sentence for man jailed for ‘campaign of rape’

Judges increased 71-year-old Ian Elliott’s sentence from 18 years to 27 years, while maintaining a five-year licence period.

‘Full and final’ pay offer made to 1.5 million council workers

‘Full and final’ pay offer made to 1.5 million council workers

The deal equates to a rise of 5.77% for the lowest paid from April 1 this year, unions were told.

Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

American energy super major confirmed it would market its assets in the basin, thought to be worth up to one billion dollars.

Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to stop conspiracies, families say

Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to stop conspiracies, families say

The inquiry will begin in September at Liverpool Town Hall.

Sport bodies ‘will need climate action plan in place to receive public funding’

Sport bodies ‘will need climate action plan in place to receive public funding’

Sport England announced the policy on Thursday as part of its first-ever sustainability strategy.

SNP in its ‘final death throes’, says Mordaunt

SNP in its ‘final death throes’, says Mordaunt

The Commons Leader urged the party to prepare for a unionist government in Scotland.

GPs in England to be balloted over ‘collective action’

GPs in England to be balloted over ‘collective action’

Family doctors are being balloted over potential action in England.

Boy, 12, accused of murder claims co-defendant attacked victim with machete

Boy, 12, accused of murder claims co-defendant attacked victim with machete

The youth, who has admitted possessing the weapon used to kill Shawn Seesahai, told jurors he did not kick, punch or stamp on the 19-year-old.

Protest camp remains outside Cambridge University graduation venue

Protest camp remains outside Cambridge University graduation venue

Protesters have vowed to continue until a set of demands are met.

Teenager accused of dance floor murder said ‘I’ve stabbed someone’, court told

Teenager accused of dance floor murder said ‘I’ve stabbed someone’, court told

Charlie Cosser was fatally stabbed after a fight broke out at a party in a marquee, prosecutors say.

Stormont challenged to ‘get on’ and fix gaps uncovered by UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Stormont challenged to ‘get on’ and fix gaps uncovered by UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Brenda Campbell KC, representing the NI Covid Bereaved Families for Justice, said the inquiry had heard devasting evidence exposing dysfunction.

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