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NHS no longer rated best among rich countries’ healthcare systems
A US-based thinktank said delays in access to care after Covid was the main factor in the UK's decline.
Minority staff in hospitals told to use ‘Western sounding’ names
In March the government published a report saying there was no institutional racism in the UK.
Protected moorland twice the size of Greater London devoted to raising grouse…so people can shoot them
Rewilding Britain claims the intensive management of national parks to produce grouse for shooting is exacerbating the biodiversity crisis.
Ex-councillor’s graffiti damage to public buildings in protest at plaque to Morris dancer who wore a black face
“It was peaceful and non-violent and morally and ethically justified. The damage was relatively minor and easily repaired," he said.
Alarming pics show dozens of ambulances queuing and patients forced to wait outside packed A&E
“Everyone knows the health service is under enormous strain but to see people queuing up outside for emergency treatment was horrifying."
Turkish watchdog tells TV channels to ‘soften’ wildfire coverage
Turkey’s broadcasting watchdog said TV networks could face fines and bans if they don’t reign in their coverage of the fires ravaging the country.
More than nine in 10 adults in UK have Covid-19 antibodies – ONS
The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.
Offspring ditch drummer after he refuses Covid vaccine
"It been decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio, and on tour," Pete Parada posted on Instagram.
Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St Louis couple who said they would ‘do it again’
Several Republican leaders — including then-President Donald Trump — spoke out in defence of the McCloskeys’ actions. The couple spoke on video at last year’s Republican National Convention.