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Ill-treatment by stroke unit nurse will ‘haunt us’, victim’s son tells court

Ill-treatment by stroke unit nurse will ‘haunt us’, victim’s son tells court

In October Catherine Hudson, 54, was found guilty of giving the sedative zopiclone to Aileen Scott, 76, to keep her ‘quiet and compliant’.

Former minister David Davis stops attack on homeless man near Parliament

Former minister David Davis stops attack on homeless man near Parliament

The Conservative MP, 74, intervened after seeing the attackers kicking the man in Great Peter Street, Westminster, on Tuesday.

Alex Chalk suggests Government is not prepared to toughen up Rwanda Bill

Alex Chalk suggests Government is not prepared to toughen up Rwanda Bill

Right-wing Tory MPs have threatened to vote down the legislation if it allows individual appeals by asylum seekers.

Health Secretary says social care sector ‘broadly relaxed’ about visa changes

Health Secretary says social care sector ‘broadly relaxed’ about visa changes

Victoria Atkins was making her first appearance before the Health and Social Care Committee in her new role.

Mistreated LGBT veterans must receive fair reparations, ministers told

Mistreated LGBT veterans must receive fair reparations, ministers told

The Government announced it would accept all the recommendations of a review into historical mistreatment of LGBT veterans.

Killing of couple by paranoid schizophrenic was ‘entirely preventable’ – coroner

Killing of couple by paranoid schizophrenic was ‘entirely preventable’ – coroner

The coroner has delivered her findings in the inquest into the deaths of pensioners Michael and Marjorie Cawdery.

Consultation opens on post-16 qualification to replace A-levels and T-levels

Consultation opens on post-16 qualification to replace A-levels and T-levels

Once fully rolled out, the Advanced British Standard would replace A-levels and T-levels, No 10 said.

Ex-BP boss Bernard Looney denied £32.4m over relationships with colleagues

Ex-BP boss Bernard Looney denied £32.4m over relationships with colleagues

The company found the former chief executive committed ‘serious misconduct’ by misleading its board over previous relationships.

Watchdog to name universities and colleges that fail to uphold free speech

Watchdog to name universities and colleges that fail to uphold free speech

Institutions could be forced to pay students, staff and visiting speakers if complaints about free speech restrictions are justified under the plans.

Junior doctors ‘walked away before final offer’ – Health Secretary

Junior doctors ‘walked away before final offer’ – Health Secretary

Victoria Atkins said that she was ‘extremely disappointed’ that doctors walked away from talks while negotiations were ‘live’.

UK will miss 2030 emissions targets without ‘immediate step change’ – analysts

UK will miss 2030 emissions targets without ‘immediate step change’ – analysts

Energy analysts said the country is not on track, citing a list of U-turns, watered down targets and inconsistent messaging.

Poultry farmers await judge’s ruling on bird flu compensation fight

Poultry farmers await judge’s ruling on bird flu compensation fight

Producers have taken legal action against Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Steve Barclay saying compensation assessments were ‘unlawful’.

Energy firm fined £160,000 for flaring gas without consent

Energy firm fined £160,000 for flaring gas without consent

Repsol has until early January to pay the fine.

Family visa rule changes ‘will not be major player in curbing net migration’

Family visa rule changes ‘will not be major player in curbing net migration’

Rule changes will not be a ‘major player in reducing net migration’, according to Migration Advisory Committee chairman Professor Brian Bell.

Network Rail slashes compensation payouts to customers by £97m

Network Rail slashes compensation payouts to customers by £97m

Revenue increased by £610m in the six months to the end of September.

UK men to test hormone-free male contraceptive pill

UK men to test hormone-free male contraceptive pill

Scientists said that if the pill can be used widely it will transform contraception.

Bibby Stockholm asylum barge costing taxpayers £22m, says Home Office chief

Bibby Stockholm asylum barge costing taxpayers £22m, says Home Office chief

An asylum seeker died on the vessel moored in Portland Port, Dorset, earlier this week.

King hears how faith leaders are promoting harmony in face of Israel-Hamas war

King hears how faith leaders are promoting harmony in face of Israel-Hamas war

Charles hosted a gathering of representatives from across the UK at Buckingham Palace.

CCTV footage released of missing mother Gaynor Lord

CCTV footage released of missing mother Gaynor Lord

The 55-year-old left work early in Norwich city centre on Friday and was then spotted rushing through the streets.

Councils in last-ditch plea to PM over ‘knife-edge’ finances

Councils in last-ditch plea to PM over ‘knife-edge’ finances

Analysis by the body representing councils outside London identified immediate threats to financial sustainability and crucial services.

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