Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts is a London-based journalist with a background in local then national news. She focuses on health and education stories and has a particular interest in vaccines and issues impacting children.
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Zelensky Asks Cabinet’s Permission to Strike Russian Targets With UK Weapons
The Ukrainian president is the first foreign leader since 1997 to be given an audience at No. 10.
Government Prepared for ‘The Wrong Pandemic,’ COVID Inquiry Finds
Baroness Hallett said the government ‘failed citizens’ by anticipating a flu outbreak instead of a coronavirus, as she confidently predicted ’another pandemic.’
Smoking Ban, ‘Conversion Therapy,’ and Updated Mental Health Act Outlined in King’s Speech
Sir Keir Starmer will press on with the smoking ban, attempt to overhaul the Mental Health Act, and push through a controversial ‘conversion therapy’ ban.
Former SNP Equalities Officer Jailed for Sexual and Violent Offences
Cameron Downing, who said online he wanted to beat up ’terfs,' was sentenced to six years for 10 offences against young adults, stemming back to his teens.
Disease-Modifying Jab for Multiple Sclerosis to Be Offered by NHS
Around 9,000 patients could benefit from the treatment, which will replace more time-consuming IV drips used to slow progression of the auto-immune disease.
Vaccine Critic Andrew Bridgen Loses Seat in General Election
Independent candidate who was kicked out of the Tory party for his outspoken criticism of the COVID-19 jabs received only a small number of votes in Labour win.
Starmer Appoints New Cabinet
Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor, while Angela Rayner is confirmed as deputy prime minister in widely expected transfers from shadow team.
Sunak to Quit as Conservative Leader Following Labour Landslide
The former prime minister hung onto his seat, but lost 250 Tory colleagues in a disastrous night for the party which is now poised for leadership battle.
Ads for Supplements Claiming to Help Autism and ADHD Banned
Paid Facebook ads for American companies fell foul of UK regulator in claiming products could help reduce symptoms of developmental conditions.
Christian Social Worker to Appeal Tribunal Ruling in Discrimination Case
Felix Ngole had hospital job offer withdrawn after NHS provider claimed his views on homosexuality might cause ‘vulnerable’ LGBT service-users to self-harm.
