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Theresa May: Infected Blood Inquiry highlights ‘abject failure’ of British state

Theresa May: Infected Blood Inquiry highlights ‘abject failure’ of British state

Theresa May: Infected Blood Inquiry highlights ‘abject failure’ of British state

20 May 2024

The former prime minister ordered the inquiry during her time in Number 10.


Call warning police chase was high risk ‘failed’ before two died in crash

Call warning police chase was high risk ‘failed’ before two died in crash

Call warning police chase was high risk ‘failed’ before two died in crash

20 May 2024

Metropolitan Police officers Pc Edward Welch and former Pc Jack Keher were chasing a stolen car when the driver collided with pedestrians.


Severed deer head placed on New Forest memorial stone in latest ‘occult’ attack

Severed deer head placed on New Forest memorial stone in latest ‘occult’ attack

Severed deer head placed on New Forest memorial stone in latest ‘occult’ attack

20 May 2024

Series of animal attacks have been carried out in the New Forest and nearby which some have linked to the occult.


PM: Change needed to end pattern of scandal victims having to fight for decades

PM: Change needed to end pattern of scandal victims having to fight for decades

PM: Change needed to end pattern of scandal victims having to fight for decades

20 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave a statement to the House of Commons following the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report.


Primark and H&M among brands to join new fashion initiative to boost circularity

Primark and H&M among brands to join new fashion initiative to boost circularity

Primark and H&M among brands to join new fashion initiative to boost circularity

20 May 2024

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is leading the project which will identify solutions to decouple revenue from the production of new garments.


Thunderstorms and downpours set to hit south-west England and Northern Ireland

Thunderstorms and downpours set to hit south-west England and Northern Ireland

Thunderstorms and downpours set to hit south-west England and Northern Ireland

20 May 2024

Met Office warnings are in place on Tuesday.


Assange’s children only have memories of him from prison visiting room – wife

Assange’s children only have memories of him from prison visiting room – wife

Assange’s children only have memories of him from prison visiting room – wife

20 May 2024

Julian Assange won a bid to bring an appeal against his extradition to the United States on Monday.


Victims cry, hug and cheer chairman as Infected Blood Inquiry report released

Victims cry, hug and cheer chairman as Infected Blood Inquiry report released

Victims cry, hug and cheer chairman as Infected Blood Inquiry report released

20 May 2024

Sir Brian Langstaff reflected on the report in a statement at Central Hall in Westminster.


Sunak issues ‘wholehearted and unequivocal’ apology to infected blood victims

Sunak issues ‘wholehearted and unequivocal’ apology to infected blood victims

Sunak issues ‘wholehearted and unequivocal’ apology to infected blood victims

20 May 2024

Tens of thousands of people were given infected blood and blood products between the 1970s and 1990s.


Two people taken to hospital following parasite outbreak, Commons told

Two people taken to hospital following parasite outbreak, Commons told

Two people taken to hospital following parasite outbreak, Commons told

20 May 2024

There are currently 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne disease which can cause unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting.


Out of work Britons called on to plug labour shortages as visa rules tightened

Out of work Britons called on to plug labour shortages as visa rules tightened

Out of work Britons called on to plug labour shortages as visa rules tightened

20 May 2024

Benefits claimants will be encouraged to take up training for vacant roles in key sectors including hospitality, care, construction and manufacturing.


Home Secretary: We are determined to stop the boats

Home Secretary: We are determined to stop the boats

Home Secretary: We are determined to stop the boats

20 May 2024

James Cleverly reiterated the pledge as migrant Channel crossings near 10,000 for the year so far.


Boxer who beat mother to death after taking ketamine ‘thought she was a demon’

Boxer who beat mother to death after taking ketamine ‘thought she was a demon’

Boxer who beat mother to death after taking ketamine ‘thought she was a demon’

20 May 2024

Finn Henry, 21, was jailed for more than seven years for the brutal attack on his mother at their family home in May last year.


Stormont Justice Minister expresses concern over ‘surveillance of journalists’

Stormont Justice Minister expresses concern over ‘surveillance of journalists’

Stormont Justice Minister expresses concern over ‘surveillance of journalists’

20 May 2024

An Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard claims the PSNI undertook six-monthly trawls of the phone data of ‘troublemaker’ journalists.


Daughter of infected blood victim feels ‘bittersweet’ vindication after inquiry

Daughter of infected blood victim feels ‘bittersweet’ vindication after inquiry

Daughter of infected blood victim feels ‘bittersweet’ vindication after inquiry

20 May 2024

Families in Northern Ireland caught up in the scandal have reacted to the long awaited publication of the inquiry report.


ChatGPT to ‘pause’ use of voice following Scarlett Johansson comparison

ChatGPT to ‘pause’ use of voice following Scarlett Johansson comparison

ChatGPT to ‘pause’ use of voice following Scarlett Johansson comparison

20 May 2024

The chatbot’s maker, OpenAI, said it would ‘pause the use’ of one of the voices used in the app after it was compared to the Hollywood star.


Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

20 May 2024

Research has identified variations in attitudes to a range of issues across generations.


Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

20 May 2024

Researchers argue that the study highlights the importance of step-based targets being added to guidelines.


Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

20 May 2024

A new report by engineers outlines solutions to the UK’s crumbling water system with a focus on protecting people’s health.


Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

20 May 2024

The Prime Minister and Karl Nehammer are set to agree that sending migrants to designated safe third countries such as Rwanda is part of the solution.


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