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Former head of NHS trust found to have ‘toxic’ work culture to retire

Former head of NHS trust found to have ‘toxic’ work culture to retire

Former head of NHS trust found to have ‘toxic’ work culture to retire

28 March 2023

The announcement comes on the day a review into patient safety concerns at a Birmingham NHS trust was released.


World-first child research hub in London will support Ukraine war victims

World-first child research hub in London will support Ukraine war victims

World-first child research hub in London will support Ukraine war victims

28 March 2023

Almost 1,000 recorded civilian casualties among children in Ukraine have been caused by explosive weapons.


Residents treated in dismissive ways at Awaab Ishak housing association – report

Residents treated in dismissive ways at Awaab Ishak housing association – report

Residents treated in dismissive ways at Awaab Ishak housing association – report

28 March 2023

Residents were treated in dismissive, inappropriate or unsympathetic ways and were sometimes subjected to derogatory language, the ombudsman said.


Former Castle Howard boss died after ‘being prescribed too much insulin’

Former Castle Howard boss died after ‘being prescribed too much insulin’

Former Castle Howard boss died after ‘being prescribed too much insulin’

28 March 2023

Simon Howard, 66, whose family runs Castle Howard of Bridgerton fame, had ‘unstable diabetes’ and epilepsy, an inquest heard.


Ride-out team guilty of fatal shooting

Ride-out team guilty of fatal shooting

Ride-out team guilty of fatal shooting

28 March 2023

Sharmake Mohamud, 22, was fatally shot while walking along Green Lanes in Haringey, north London, in September 2021.


Heart attack risk may heighten when someone is fighting off flu – study

Heart attack risk may heighten when someone is fighting off flu – study

Heart attack risk may heighten when someone is fighting off flu – study

28 March 2023

Researchers said the findings ‘endorse’ people getting their flu jab.


Gove invites Kingspan for talks on post-Grenfell remediation package

Gove invites Kingspan for talks on post-Grenfell remediation package

Gove invites Kingspan for talks on post-Grenfell remediation package

28 March 2023

It comes following a report suggesting the firm would pay for remediation work in high-rise buildings where its cladding had been used.


The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new First Minister

The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new First Minister

The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new First Minister

28 March 2023

Humza Yousaf will have no shortage of challenges in his new post.


Who is Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf?

Who is Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf?

Who is Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf?

28 March 2023

He takes over from Nicola Sturgeon in the top job in the Scottish Government.


Britain losing the global race for green jobs, says Labour’s Miliband

Britain losing the global race for green jobs, says Labour’s Miliband

Britain losing the global race for green jobs, says Labour’s Miliband

28 March 2023

Speaking at an event organised by Green Alliance, Ed Miliband said the UK is not keeping up with the US and EU in developing low-carbon industries.


Yousaf elected as Scotland’s new First Minister in Holyrood vote

Yousaf elected as Scotland’s new First Minister in Holyrood vote

Yousaf elected as Scotland’s new First Minister in Holyrood vote

28 March 2023

The 37-year-old is the first person to hold the post from a minority ethnic background and is also the youngest.


Unsafe electricals flooding UK market, charity warns

Unsafe electricals flooding UK market, charity warns

Unsafe electricals flooding UK market, charity warns

28 March 2023

Electrical Safety First found unsafe electricals ranging from heaters to blenders on leading online marketplaces.


ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study

ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study

ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study

28 March 2023

Researchers have called for better support for children with ADHD symptoms.


Gary Lineker wins £4.9m tax battle with HMRC

Gary Lineker wins £4.9m tax battle with HMRC

Gary Lineker wins £4.9m tax battle with HMRC

28 March 2023

The tax authorities pursued him for money it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018


Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

28 March 2023

Organisers said the show will ‘capture the hearts of the entire family’.


Work-related stress costs UK economy £28bn a year, research shows

Work-related stress costs UK economy £28bn a year, research shows

Work-related stress costs UK economy £28bn a year, research shows

28 March 2023

More people said they were struggling in the UK than in any other country, according to a survey of 30,000 people in 16 nations.


Northern Ireland threat level raised just one year after it was reduced

Northern Ireland threat level raised just one year after it was reduced

Northern Ireland threat level raised just one year after it was reduced

28 March 2023

Last year saw the lowering of the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland for the first time in 12 years.


Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

28 March 2023

The Home Office’s Sarah Dines was involved in a series of heated exchanges with Labour MPs after a report found safeguarding concerns.


Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

28 March 2023

Majority of female respondents surveyed for an independent review reported experiencing one or more forms of sexual harassment.


Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

28 March 2023

The National Association of Head Teachers could move to a formal industrial action ballot if members turn down Government’s offer.


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