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Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Dementia sufferer Edith Evans, 85, was suffering from MRSA and an infection to a feeding tube to her stomach, an inquest heard.

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Campaigners spoke to the Commons Home Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary made the announcement on Twitter.

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Some 19% of claimants surveyed by the Trussell Trust said they would be very likely to fall behind on housing costs without the £20 increase.

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

The Science and Technology Committee has urged the Government to plan for other emerging technologies to avoid the row over 5G and Huawei equipment.

Margaret Ferrier in court over alleged Covid rules breach

Margaret Ferrier in court over alleged Covid rules breach

The 60-year-old MP did not enter a plea at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was released on bail.

Study uncovers ‘rare mud carapace’ of Egyptian mummy

Study uncovers ‘rare mud carapace’ of Egyptian mummy

Studies of mummified bodies have occasionally reported a hard resinous shell protecting the body within its wrappings.

Man fined £10,000 over unlicensed music event at disused church

Man fined £10,000 over unlicensed music event at disused church

All Saints Church in East Horndon in Essex was trashed by hundreds of revellers on New Year’s Eve.

Labour MP rubbishes claims of ‘heated discussions’ between PM and Starmer

Labour MP rubbishes claims of ‘heated discussions’ between PM and Starmer

The pair were seen continuing to talk outside the Commons after their terse exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents

Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents

A coalition of 18 charities is launching a campaign to encourage people to help a parent or carer they know who may be struggling during lockdown.

Wales is ‘fastest-moving nation’ with vaccine rollout, Health Minister says

Wales is ‘fastest-moving nation’ with vaccine rollout, Health Minister says

Vaughan Gething stressed that Wales was not in a race against other UK nations despite the claim.

Shopper footfall slides almost two-thirds amid January lockdown

Shopper footfall slides almost two-thirds amid January lockdown

Research firm Springboard’s monthly footfall monitor revealed that shopper numbers slid by 65.6% across UK shopping destinations.

Government ‘keen for Eurostar to survive but will not take lead in rescue’

Government ‘keen for Eurostar to survive but will not take lead in rescue’

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told MPs the struggling cross-Channel rail operator is ‘not our company’ as it is majority-owned France’s SNCF.

Paralysed man to walk 112 miles in exoskeleton suit to raise funds for NHS

Paralysed man to walk 112 miles in exoskeleton suit to raise funds for NHS

Simon Kindleysides will walk four miles a day in February.

Leaked memo on patriotic rebrand ‘not Labour strategy’, says party

Leaked memo on patriotic rebrand ‘not Labour strategy’, says party

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman said the recommendations in the document were from a ‘third party’.

Gove asks EU for extension of NI Protocol grace periods to 2023

Gove asks EU for extension of NI Protocol grace periods to 2023

Some of the grace periods currently in operation are due to expire at the end of March.

Ministers working with EU to solve delays to food exports – Wales Secretary

Ministers working with EU to solve delays to food exports – Wales Secretary

Simon Hart told MPs he is ‘very seized of the challenges’ facing the UK shellfish industry.

Ministers urged to put pressure on universities over refunds for students

Ministers urged to put pressure on universities over refunds for students

Education minister Michelle Donelan said there is a process for students to seek a partial refund.

Calls for domestic abuse support workers to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

Calls for domestic abuse support workers to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

Domestic abuse commissioner Nicole Jacobs spoke to MPs on Wednesday.

Discovery of South African variant in Southport caused ‘shock and concern’

Discovery of South African variant in Southport caused ‘shock and concern’

Mobile testing units have been set up with deliveries of home testing kits due to begin to try to trace any more cases of the variant.

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