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Top midwife 'angry' at 'wholly insufficient' progress two years after key report
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:35:00 +0100
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:35:00 +0100
People on bail carry out 900 sex offences in 3 years - as charities warn of 'broken courts'
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Tue, 07 May 2024 14:37:00 +0100
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Tue, 07 May 2024 14:37:00 +0100
'Ugly little rabbit dosser': Fury renews attack on Usyk as undisputed fight looms
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
Wed, 15 May 2024 21:02:00 +0100
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
Wed, 15 May 2024 21:02:00 +0100
New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100
Emergency measure triggered to deal with prison overcrowding
An emergency measure has been triggered by the Ministry of Justice to deal with prison overcrowding in England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:07:00 +0100
An emergency measure has been triggered by the Ministry of Justice to deal with prison overcrowding in England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:07:00 +0100
Two men 'caused £622,191 in damage to Sycamore Gap tree' as case transferred to crown court
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:34:00 +0100
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:34:00 +0100
Sunak and Starmer facing historic unpopularity with ethnically diverse communities, polling suggests
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a historic lack of popularity among ethnically diverse communities, new polling suggests.
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:25:00 +0100
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a historic lack of popularity among ethnically diverse communities, new polling suggests.
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:25:00 +0100
Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap VAR
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:52:00 +0100
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:52:00 +0100
Teacher accused of sex with two pupils tried 'to garner sympathy' with baby bonnet, court hears
A teacher made a "naked attempt to garner sympathy" bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:00 +0100
A teacher made a "naked attempt to garner sympathy" bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:00 +0100
Warning to boil tap water after 22 cases of diarrhoea disease confirmed
People have been told to boil their drinking water after 22 cases of a waterborne disease were confirmed in and around a town in South West England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:00 +0100
People have been told to boil their drinking water after 22 cases of a waterborne disease were confirmed in and around a town in South West England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:00 +0100