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US rapist who fled to Scotland after appearing to fake own death dies in hospital
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US rapist who fled to Scotland after appearing to fake own death dies in hospital

Nicholas Rossi died due to complications from a medical condition while serving jail sentence in UtahNicholas Rossi, the American rapist who absconded to Scotland after appearing to fake his own death...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
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UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act

Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deathsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for ac...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?
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Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?

Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficialEuropean heatwave live – latest updatesAs Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, countries...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
'Urgent' probe after 40 staff accessed files on boy attacked by crocodile
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'Urgent' probe after 40 staff accessed files on boy attacked by crocodile

Health bosses are "urgently" investigating how to stop workers looking at patient data without proper reason after 40 staff accessed the records of a boy injured by a crocodile.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat
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Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat

Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units and workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards‘Infection control becomes almost impossible’: four doctors on the NHS heatwave cri...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe
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UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe

Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alertThe UK and Switzerland both recorded the hottest-ever June temperatures on Thursday, wh...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Bodies in Nottingham NHS trust mortuary in state of ‘advanced deterioration’, inspectors say
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Bodies in Nottingham NHS trust mortuary in state of ‘advanced deterioration’, inspectors say

Human Tissue Authority says bodies not transferred to freezer in time due to insufficient storage needsBodies in the mortuary at the NHS trust at the centre of the health services biggest ever materni...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Eight bodies found in state of 'advanced deterioration' at NHS trust
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Eight bodies found in state of 'advanced deterioration' at NHS trust

Eight bodies have been found in a state of "advanced deterioration" at an NHS trust due to lack of freezer space. 

Sky News - UK3 months ago
‘Horrific’ maternity care failings at Nottingham NHS trust prompt calls for public inquiry
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‘Horrific’ maternity care failings at Nottingham NHS trust prompt calls for public inquiry

Report uncovers biggest childbirth scandal in NHS history in which 520 mothers and babies suffered ‘potentially avoidable’ harm or diedHorrific failings led to 520 mothers and babies in Nottingham suf...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Ockenden report: victims' families say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’ – video
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Ockenden report: victims' families say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’ – video

Jack Hawkins, whose baby Harriet died at the Nottingham NHS trust, spoke to the media on Wednesday on behalf of bereaved families after the release of Donna Ockenden's findings into the NHS’s biggest...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds
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More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds

Ockenden inquiry finds ‘bullying’ and ‘cruel’, dismissive attitude to women contributed to avoidable deathsOckenden report – latest updatesKey findings from maternity scandal report‘Truly horrific’: f...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Ockenden report, as it happened: families call for public inquiry and say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’
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Ockenden report, as it happened: families call for public inquiry and say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Hundreds died or harmed due to ‘toxic’ maternity careTruly horrific’: five stories from the scandalWhat are the key report findings?Presen...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift
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Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift

Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
‘Significant harm’: children’s watchdog decries Home Office plan to push out refused asylum seekers
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‘Significant harm’: children’s watchdog decries Home Office plan to push out refused asylum seekers

Rachel de Souza writes to home secretary over proposals that include removing sick childrenUK politics – live updatesShabana Mahmood has been told that her crackdown on refused asylum seekers, includi...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?
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Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?

Review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2025 finds ‘systemic’ and ‘deep-rooted’ failures, a bullying culture and racismMore than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS tru...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says
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Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says

Review shows majority of procedures offered alongside standard IVF not backed by reliable evidence Most IVF “add-on” treatments sold to people hoping to boost their chances of having children are not...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope
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Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope

Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and ThursdayEurope heatwave live – latest updatesSearing heat has swept the UK wit...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
New diabetes treatment gets 'landmark' approval for NHS
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New diabetes treatment gets 'landmark' approval for NHS

A first-of-its-kind therapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for up to three years has been approved for use by the NHS.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
From the NHS to new homes, Starmer’s successes and setbacks – in charts
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From the NHS to new homes, Starmer’s successes and setbacks – in charts

The PM said in May that ‘stories beat spreadsheets’, but what does the data tell us about his time in office?Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister after just two years in office.Despite promi...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved in England and Wales
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Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved in England and Wales

Availability of teplizumab on the NHS – which postpones early stages of disease for up to three years – described as an ‘incredible moment’The world’s first drug to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago