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Senior Doctor Says Lucy Letby ‘Likely’ Harmed Babies Before 2015
Neonatal clinical lead Dr. Stephen Brearey was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry about events surrounding the deaths of premature babies on his ward.
Children as Young as 11 Carrying Knives for ‘Protection’ Because They Feel Unsafe: Report
Authors said the findings were ’shocking' and called for better cooperation between local services that work with children.
Police Must Investigate Non-Crime Hate Incidents to Detect ‘Precursors to Violence’: Senior Officer
Gavin Stephens said that the rioting over the summer showed that online hate, if left unchecked, ‘can have real damage on communities.’
UK Has Worst Life Expectancy in Western Europe: OECD
Spain leads the way among European countries with an average life expectancy of 84.2 years, followed by Italy at 83.8.
Government to Research Impact of Social Media on Children’s Mental Health
The technology secretary has said that a social media ban for under-16s is ‘on the table’ if tech firms do not do enough to protect children.
‘Mystifying’ Why Falklands War Ship Bombing Files Unreleased: MP
Conservative Sir Bernard Jenkin asked defence minister Al Carns why documents about the 1982 attack on the Sir Galahad are still being withheld after 42 years.
Higher Energy Bills Push UK Inflation to 6-Month High in October
The higher than expected rise in inflation could move the Bank of England to withhold interest rate cuts in December.
Inquest Opened Into Death of Woman Whose Husband Fled After Allegedly Strangling Her
Pankaj Lamba is being hunted by police who suspect him of murdering his wife, 24-year-old Harshita Brella, and abandoning her body in the boot of a car.
13,000 March on Westminster to Protest Farmer Inheritance Tax
One procession to Parliament Square was led by children on toy tractors, symbolic of how the plans could impact future generations of farming.
Specially Designed Smartphone for Children Launches in UK
Campaigners say the Pinwheel operating system with built-in apps and parental controls is ‘a start’ but call for more to be done to tackle screen addiction.
Charity Calls for ‘Decisive Government Action’ to Tackle Excessive Sugar Consumption by Children
Campaigners have urged food companies to prioritise children’s health and cut sugar in everyday snacks.
UK to Restart Trade Talks With India
The trading relationship was worth £42 billion in the 12 months to June, with exports to India being worth £16.6 billion, Downing Street has said.
MPs Call for Immediate Release of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai
There have been ongoing concerns over the physical and mental wellbeing of Jimmy Lai, with the statement noting the 77-year-old’s health ‘is deteriorating.’
Retail Bosses Warn Job Losses, Higher Prices ‘Inevitable’ After Budget Tax Hikes
Firms have estimated that tax hikes could lead to a jump in costs of up to £7 billion a year.
Met Office Issues Severe Weather Warnings as Snow Hits UK in ‘First Taste of Winter’
The November cold snap has caused travel disruption and school closures across the country.
AUKUS Partners to Accelerate Hypersonic Missile Development
Other nations have, or claim to have, the technology and to have conducted successful tests so Australia, the UK, and US are racing to catch up.
Group of Peers Plan to Force Referendum on Handover of Chagos Islands
Former Conservative minister Lord Henry Bellingham said he had seen a ‘huge amount of anger’ among Chagos islanders in the UK.
VAT on Private School Fees Will Have ‘Seismic’ Impact on Girls’ Education, Says Schools Association
The remarks come after two groups, including one representing Christian schools and parents, have launched legal action against the government for the tax raid.
Starmer Says Supporting Ukraine Is Top of His G20 Agenda
The opposition has called for the UK to give backing for Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles to strike at Russia following the shift in U.S. policy.
