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Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

21 July 2020

Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are the focus of a review led by Donna Ockenden.


What the papers say – July 21

What the papers say – July 21

What the papers say – July 21

21 July 2020

Excitement over promising early signs from a Covid-19 vaccine study fills the front pages on Tuesday.


UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

21 July 2020

Michel Barnier said he and British counterpart David Frost reflected on Europe’s ‘shared history’ during dinner on Monday.


US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

20 July 2020

China is expected to be a topic of discussion following recent UK action over Hong Kong and Huawei.


Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

20 July 2020

The Prime Minister is bringing his Cabinet together in person for the first time since March.


Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

20 July 2020

A long-awaited parliamentary investigation into Russian interference in British democracy found Moscow attempted to sway the 2014 poll.


Government must implement new leasehold rules, say campaigners

Government must implement new leasehold rules, say campaigners

Government must implement new leasehold rules, say campaigners

20 July 2020

Extensive changes have been recommended by the Law Commission.


Whaley Bridge dam ‘totally secure against any extreme weather event’

Whaley Bridge dam ‘totally secure against any extreme weather event’

Whaley Bridge dam ‘totally secure against any extreme weather event’

20 July 2020

More than 1,500 people were evacuated from the Derbyshire town in August last year.


Bournemouth beach blaze ’caused by camping stove in hut’

Bournemouth beach blaze ’caused by camping stove in hut’

Bournemouth beach blaze ’caused by camping stove in hut’

20 July 2020

The fire is understood to have spread to the cliff face after a portable stove was knocked over in a beach huts, setting it alight.


MP apologises for ‘housewife’ comment during trade debate

MP apologises for ‘housewife’ comment during trade debate

MP apologises for ‘housewife’ comment during trade debate

20 July 2020

Paul Girvan said he ‘used the wrong’ term when suggesting who would be doing the shopping.


Ministers resist demands to allow parliamentary veto on post-Brexit trade deals

Ministers resist demands to allow parliamentary veto on post-Brexit trade deals

Ministers resist demands to allow parliamentary veto on post-Brexit trade deals

20 July 2020

The Government stressed UK law offers protections and any changes would have to come before Parliament.


Amber Heard feared Johnny Depp was ‘going to kill me’, High Court hears

Amber Heard feared Johnny Depp was ‘going to kill me’, High Court hears

Amber Heard feared Johnny Depp was ‘going to kill me’, High Court hears

20 July 2020

The actress was giving evidence in her ex-husband’s libel action against News Group Newspapers.


Pay rise announced for almost 900,000 public sector workers

Pay rise announced for almost 900,000 public sector workers

Pay rise announced for almost 900,000 public sector workers

20 July 2020

Teachers and doctors will see the largest increase at 3.1% and 2.8% respectively.


Harry’s lawyers defend foundation after complaint to Charity Commission

Harry’s lawyers defend foundation after complaint to Charity Commission

Harry’s lawyers defend foundation after complaint to Charity Commission

20 July 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Sussex body and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation are the subject of Republic’s claims.


Patients in Wales urged to make appointment before visiting A&E

Patients in Wales urged to make appointment before visiting A&E

Patients in Wales urged to make appointment before visiting A&E

20 July 2020

The ‘phone-first’ triage system will be trialled by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.


Coronavirus vaccine ‘induces immune response and is safe’

Coronavirus vaccine ‘induces immune response and is safe’

Coronavirus vaccine ‘induces immune response and is safe’

20 July 2020

The vaccine trial in humans also found that it causes few side effects.


Matt Hancock claims Covid-19 ‘on the back foot’ as MPs welcome vaccine progress

Matt Hancock claims Covid-19 ‘on the back foot’ as MPs welcome vaccine progress

Matt Hancock claims Covid-19 ‘on the back foot’ as MPs welcome vaccine progress

20 July 2020

It follows positive news about work taking place at the University of Oxford.


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