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‘Gross failures and neglect’ contributed to death of man in detention centre
The Home Office and other agencies came under fire in the ruling by a jury at the inquest.
Tycoon von Hessen cleared after suggesting police officer was a ‘poofter’
The notorious businessman – formerly named Nicholas van Hoogstraten – was arrested following a row over clamping at a car park in Hove.
Caroline’s Law: Petition signed by 850,000 calls for end to ‘media bullying’
The petition was started following the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack.
Book challenging gender roles in emergency services hailed as ‘incredible’
Children’s book My Mummy Is A Firefighter aims to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the emergency services.
Putin’s new amendments revere God and ban same-sex marriage
Opponents have described the proposals as part of the president’s efforts to remain in charge after his six-year term ends in 2024.
Carers, chefs and farm staff are skilled workers – immigration poll suggests
YouGov carried out a survey on British adults after the Government announced its visa plans.
Doctors call for end to ‘inhumane’ corridor care in hospitals
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said many patients are being cared for in corridors because hospitals are ‘full’.
Government’s Coronavirus battle plan like ‘episode of Dad’s Army’
The Government has unveiled its plan for dealing with widespread coronavirus infection across the UK.
#Breakfastgate trends on Twitter as Brexit negotiations descend into farce
David Frost and his team were reported to have tucked in to a "patriotic breakfast" before negotiations kicked off.