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NHS waiting list could grow to around 10m by the end of the year – health chiefs
It comes following warnings that the NHS must prepare for a “winter like no other” as it copes both with seasonal flu and coronavirus.
Tory councillor calls slave trader a ‘hero’ after Bristol statue toppling
The bronze memorial was pulled down, dragged through the city and dumped in the harbour.
Khan forms commission to review London landmarks amid racism protests
The leader said it is ‘an uncomfortable truth that our nation and city owes a large part of its wealth to its role in the slave trade’.
Comedian’s viral parody pokes fun at ‘subtle racism’ in British media
Munya Chawawa’s satirical portrayal of a news presenter covering the Black Lives Matter protests has had more than 2.5 million views.
Prince Andrew’s trust found in breach of Charity Commission rules
The Duke of York’s charitable body is to be wound up following a ruling by the Charity Commission.
Over 63,500 excess deaths since start of COVID-19
Excess deaths are the number of deaths above the average for this period in the previous five years.
Website launched identifying UK monuments linked to slavery & racism
A website it trying to identify all statues and monuments linked to the slave trade and racism in the UK.
#Solidaritea: PG Tips and Yorkshire Tea confront far-right vlogger in support of Black Lives Matter
Laura Towler was told "not to buy their tea again" following comments on social media.
Akala takes down the ‘black on black’ violence pretend counter argument
The phoney war counter argument around black on black violence is put to bed by Akala.