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‘Recurrent safety risks’ in maternity care at NHS trust, report finds

‘Recurrent safety risks’ in maternity care at NHS trust, report finds

An inquiry followed a series of baby deaths including that of Harry Richford.

Covid-19: Scientists develop Bluetooth tracing system that respects privacy

Covid-19: Scientists develop Bluetooth tracing system that respects privacy

UCL says the system is ready to be deployed into an app, which will store no sensitive data on a centralised cloud server.

Codemasters to beat targets as lockdown drives surge in game downloads

Codemasters to beat targets as lockdown drives surge in game downloads

The UK firm said earnings for the year to March 31 were ‘comfortably ahead of expectations’ despite the outbreak.

Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus

Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus

Jitendra Rathod, an associate specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, died on Monday.

Snow leopards fitted with satellite collars to aid conservation work

Snow leopards fitted with satellite collars to aid conservation work

Data from the collars will help inform work to protect the elusive cats, wildlife experts say.

Queen wishes Boris Johnson ‘full and speedy recovery’

Queen wishes Boris Johnson ‘full and speedy recovery’

The Queen has sent a message to the Prime Minister and his family.

UK Labour movement understands importance of Scotland, says Murray

UK Labour movement understands importance of Scotland, says Murray

Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray was appointed as shadow secretary of state for Scotland following the election of Keir Starmer as Labour leader.

Mother of five dies from Covid-19 complications while on trip to Pakistan

Mother of five dies from Covid-19 complications while on trip to Pakistan

Shabnum Sadiq was a respected councillor for Slough Borough Council.

Man jailed over coronavirus cough assault on officers

Man jailed over coronavirus cough assault on officers

Michael Gray, 41, was sentenced to 19 weeks in prison.

Cameron wishes Johnson well as he faces questions over national unity government

Cameron wishes Johnson well as he faces questions over national unity government

The former premier said he was reluctant to give advice.

Costcutter opens 20 pop-up stores in hospitals to feed NHS staff

Costcutter opens 20 pop-up stores in hospitals to feed NHS staff

The convenience store chain is setting up in closed restaurants and cafes and aims to serve doctors and nurses who may struggle to get groceries.

Nappy DNA test claim aired amid Assange anonymity battle

Nappy DNA test claim aired amid Assange anonymity battle

Julian Assange is fighting to avoid being sent to the US to face 17 charges under the Espionage Act, and conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.

Huge 2018 moor fires spread dangerous pollution to five million people – study

Huge 2018 moor fires spread dangerous pollution to five million people – study

The wildfires which engulfed Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill two years ago caused a plume of smoke across a large swathe of north-west England.

Care home puts children’s messages of support on billboard

Care home puts children’s messages of support on billboard

The billboard is on a roundabout in Hindhead.

Sturgeon tells PM: ‘We are all willing you on Boris, get well soon’

Sturgeon tells PM: ‘We are all willing you on Boris, get well soon’

Nicola Sturgeon has wished Prime Minister Boris Johnson well as he fights coronavirus in hospital.

Charles speaks of Wordsworth’s power to move in radio tribute to poet

Charles speaks of Wordsworth’s power to move in radio tribute to poet

The Prince of Wales marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth with a reading of Tintern Abbey during a broadcast on Radio 4.

Almost 80% of NI businesses plan to furlough employees

Almost 80% of NI businesses plan to furlough employees

Three quarters of firms reported a serious decline in sales or income over a very short time frame following the pandemic.

Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10

Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10

The PM received oxygen treatment after a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms, but has not required a ventilator.

Government investigating Chinese investor move on Imagination Technologies

Government investigating Chinese investor move on Imagination Technologies

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed the issue was being ‘closely looked at’.

Police – paramilitaries threatening violence during virus should be ‘ashamed’

Police – paramilitaries threatening violence during virus should be ‘ashamed’

They are taking a reckless risk with people’s lives as healthcare workers tackle the pandemic, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Martin Cummings said.

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