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Disabled woman ‘victim of catastrophic failures’, inquest hears
Lyn Parker, 64, fractured her ribs and both arms after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021.
Archie Battersbee: Mother still fighting for ‘justice’ nearly year on
Hollie Dance, of Southend, Essex, has asked the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to consider Archie’s case.
Rishi Sunak considering law change to define sex as ‘biological’
The Government has been told that amending the definition of sex could make the law on women-only spaces clearer.
Police spotted scouring Sturgeon home after husband’s arrest
Police officers with spades were seen in the back garden of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell’s Glasgow home.
Investigation into SNP not the reason for Sturgeon’s resignation, says Yousaf
Nicola Sturgeon made the shocking announcement in February that she would stand down as first minister and SNP leader.
UK spends three times amount aid in Britain than in Africa
The figures mean nearly 29% of the £12.8 billion spent under Britain’s overseas aid budget was focused on projects in the UK.
King hosts Southgate and Starmer at first ‘dine and sleep’ of reign
Charles, who is almost a month away from his coronation, invited a host of well-known guests to his Berkshire residence.
Braverman and Drummond to battle for new constituency
Braverman is due to face fellow Conservative Flick Drummond in a party vote on Wednesday as the two contest selection.
Environment Agency workers to strike in long-running dispute over pay
The strike will involve those who work on coastal sea defences, protect communities from floods, tackle water pollution, waste fires and fly-tipping.