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Valium prescriptions for vulnerable people to be reviewed after investigation

Valium prescriptions for vulnerable people to be reviewed after investigation

Valium prescriptions for vulnerable people to be reviewed after investigation

22 August 2023

Healthcare company Change Grow Live went against national guidance and prescribed medicines long term, a report found.


£6 million rewilding fund to help UK’s threatened species

£6 million rewilding fund to help UK’s threatened species

£6 million rewilding fund to help UK’s threatened species

22 August 2023

The money will go towards improving habitats and bringing back important species for the wider natural environment.


CPS under fire over ‘basic blunders’ in handling complaints from crime victims

CPS under fire over ‘basic blunders’ in handling complaints from crime victims

CPS under fire over ‘basic blunders’ in handling complaints from crime victims

22 August 2023

Around half of the written responses to complaints scrutinised by a watchdog were found to be ‘inadequate’.


Students warned they could be at risk of deadly bugs

Students warned they could be at risk of deadly bugs

Students warned they could be at risk of deadly bugs

22 August 2023

A study showed some 13% of new students have missed vital vaccinations.


Friendly greeting to the bus driver ‘has positive impact on their happiness’

Friendly greeting to the bus driver ‘has positive impact on their happiness’

Friendly greeting to the bus driver ‘has positive impact on their happiness’

22 August 2023

People were more likely to acknowledge the driver on buses which had signs encouraging them to, a pilot project found.


Insurance scams drop by nearly a fifth, but value jumps as fraudsters ‘aim big’

Insurance scams drop by nearly a fifth, but value jumps as fraudsters ‘aim big’

Insurance scams drop by nearly a fifth, but value jumps as fraudsters ‘aim big’

22 August 2023

The Association of British Insurers said the number of fraudulent claims dropped by 19% to 72,600 last year, marking the lowest figure since 2005.


Lucy Letby’s former boss referred to nursing regulator

Lucy Letby’s former boss referred to nursing regulator

Lucy Letby’s former boss referred to nursing regulator

22 August 2023

The Nursing and Midwifery Council said Alison Kelly has been referred to the fitness to practise process.


‘Mixed picture’ forecast for bank holiday weekend

‘Mixed picture’ forecast for bank holiday weekend

‘Mixed picture’ forecast for bank holiday weekend

22 August 2023

There should be plenty of dry and bright weather across the country, the Met Office said.


Rapid delivery firm Getir to axe 2,500 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Rapid delivery firm Getir to axe 2,500 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Rapid delivery firm Getir to axe 2,500 jobs in cost-cutting drive

22 August 2023

The group stressed it will continue to operate across Turkey, its home market, as well as the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the US.


Agreement reached to keep bricks and foundations on Crooked House pub site

Agreement reached to keep bricks and foundations on Crooked House pub site

Agreement reached to keep bricks and foundations on Crooked House pub site

22 August 2023

South Staffordshire Council said the ‘positive step’ followed talks with contractors and the owner of the arson-hit landmark.


Former football manager Dario Gradi stripped of honour

Former football manager Dario Gradi stripped of honour

Former football manager Dario Gradi stripped of honour

22 August 2023

Gradi was suspended from the sport in 2016 following allegations he failed to act on rumours of sexual abuse.


P&O to close Liverpool-Dublin route

P&O to close Liverpool-Dublin route

P&O to close Liverpool-Dublin route

22 August 2023

The ferry giant has blamed the move on the unavailability of a berth in Liverpool.


Call for ‘more humane’ GCSE system so students not stuck in cycle of retakes

Call for ‘more humane’ GCSE system so students not stuck in cycle of retakes

Call for ‘more humane’ GCSE system so students not stuck in cycle of retakes

22 August 2023

The ASCL is calling for a new style of English and maths qualification ‘which can be taken by pupils at the point of readiness’.


‘Fight for justice’ of woman who gave evidence against rapist Met Police officer

‘Fight for justice’ of woman who gave evidence against rapist Met Police officer

‘Fight for justice’ of woman who gave evidence against rapist Met Police officer

22 August 2023

Adam Provan was jailed after being found guilty of two counts of rape against Lauren Taylor when she was 16.


Victim speaks out as ex-Metropolitan police officer jailed for rapes

Victim speaks out as ex-Metropolitan police officer jailed for rapes

Victim speaks out as ex-Metropolitan police officer jailed for rapes

22 August 2023

Adam Provan raped a 16-year-old in woodland as she clutched at a tree for comfort. He also attacked a female police officer.


Government accused of post-Brexit checks ‘chaos’ after report of new delay

Government accused of post-Brexit checks ‘chaos’ after report of new delay

Government accused of post-Brexit checks ‘chaos’ after report of new delay

22 August 2023

Businesses are being exposed to ‘huge uncertainty’ with no announcement on whether new controls on produce from the EU will be postponed, Labour said.


Police referred to watchdog over charity cyclist death investigation

Police referred to watchdog over charity cyclist death investigation

Police referred to watchdog over charity cyclist death investigation

22 August 2023

Police Scotland will be investigated after complaints of alleged criminality during their investigation into the death of Tony Parsons were raised.


Three firms guilty of fraud which cost Royal Mail at least £70m over a decade

Three firms guilty of fraud which cost Royal Mail at least £70m over a decade

Three firms guilty of fraud which cost Royal Mail at least £70m over a decade

22 August 2023

The fraud involved the under-declaration of mail that was posted through a network of logistics companies in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.


Shapps visits Kyiv as UK announces support for Ukraine’s nuclear energy supply

Shapps visits Kyiv as UK announces support for Ukraine’s nuclear energy supply

Shapps visits Kyiv as UK announces support for Ukraine’s nuclear energy supply

22 August 2023

The Government said the support will bring the UK’s non-military financial assistance to Ukraine to nearly £5 billion.


Murdered Pc’s father says making offenders go to sentencing may cause ‘anguish’

Murdered Pc’s father says making offenders go to sentencing may cause ‘anguish’

Murdered Pc’s father says making offenders go to sentencing may cause ‘anguish’

22 August 2023

Letby did not leave her cell on Monday as she was given a whole-life sentence in prison.


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