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Junior doctors to hold talks with Government over NHS England dispute

The Department of Health and Social Care said the issue of pay would not be on the table

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023

UK strategy for preventing repeat deaths ’a systemic scandal’

After inquests, coroners can make recommendations to prevent similar deaths from happening. But their suggestions are not being implemented and the system needs urgent reform, say campaigners

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Coroners’ warning loophole branded a ‘systemic scandal’ amid calls for overhaul

The Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody had made a host of recommendations to improve the use of Prevention of Future Death reports.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Tory peer cleared for second time of breaking lobbying rules over PPE contracts

Watchdog says there is insufficient evidence Lord Chadlington breached rules over £50m in contracts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

Covid bereaved granted more time to investigate legal claims

Thirty deaths near the start of the virus outbreak are the focus of High Court challenges being brought by relatives.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

How does Wegovy work? The ‘game changing’ weight loss drug beloved by Hollywood

Ministers have announced plans which could see tens of thousands given access to new weight-loss drug

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

MPs call for safe spaces to be created for illegal drug consumption in UK

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish government, MPs said

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Ministers indicate support for statutory inquiry into Lucy Letby killings

Ministers initially ignored calls by victims’ families for inquiry that would be able to force witnesses to give evidence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Government orders independent inquiry into Lucy Letby murders

Inquiry will look at circumstances surrounding babies’ deaths at Countess of Chester hospital

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023