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MPs criticise NHS ombudsman for not investigating ‘less serious’ complaints

MPs criticise NHS ombudsman for not investigating ‘less serious’ complaints

MPs criticise NHS ombudsman for not investigating ‘less serious’ complaints

30 March 2023

The approach by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman was not an ‘appropriate long-term solution’, a select committee said.


Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children’

Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children’

Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children’

30 March 2023

Researchers said girls were more likely than boys to be in the high-risk category.


Gwyneth Paltrow ‘not a liar’ but she is wrong about ski crash, jurors told

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘not a liar’ but she is wrong about ski crash, jurors told

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘not a liar’ but she is wrong about ski crash, jurors told

30 March 2023

Closing arguments in the actress’s high-profile trial took place in Utah on Thursday.


Concerns raised that Poole Harbour oil leak still poses ‘significant threat’

Concerns raised that Poole Harbour oil leak still poses ‘significant threat’

Concerns raised that Poole Harbour oil leak still poses ‘significant threat’

30 March 2023

About 200 barrels of reservoir fluid were released into Owers Bay on Sunday from the pipeline operated by gas company Perenco.


Bronson’s ‘son’ says they faked relationship for six years in publicity stunt

Bronson’s ‘son’ says they faked relationship for six years in publicity stunt

Bronson’s ‘son’ says they faked relationship for six years in publicity stunt

30 March 2023

George Bamby said he faked the connection with the notorious prisoner in order to gain publicity for him.


Harry faces wait for ruling over High Court privacy claim against Mail publisher

Harry faces wait for ruling over High Court privacy claim against Mail publisher

Harry faces wait for ruling over High Court privacy claim against Mail publisher

30 March 2023

The Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and Baroness Lawrence are part of a group bringing privacy claims against Associated Newspapers Limited.


Kew Gardens to host exhibitions exploring Islamic culture

Kew Gardens to host exhibitions exploring Islamic culture

Kew Gardens to host exhibitions exploring Islamic culture

30 March 2023

All The Flowers Are For Me and Plants Of The Qur’an will open on April 1 at the botanical gardens in London.


Deadline on Government pledge to hire 20,000 police officers approaches

Deadline on Government pledge to hire 20,000 police officers approaches

Deadline on Government pledge to hire 20,000 police officers approaches

30 March 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman previously insisted forces are ‘on track’ to reach the milestone on Friday.


Wallace insists military culture is changing as sex offence cases increase

Wallace insists military culture is changing as sex offence cases increase

Wallace insists military culture is changing as sex offence cases increase

30 March 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said victims were more willing to come forward as he backed the military justice system.


MP with cerebral palsy has been mocked and accused of being drunk, Commons hears

MP with cerebral palsy has been mocked and accused of being drunk, Commons hears

MP with cerebral palsy has been mocked and accused of being drunk, Commons hears

30 March 2023

Paul Maynard told the Commons: ‘There will be people watching today on their TVs assuming I am drunk.’


Tributes paid to father and son shot dead in villages six miles apart

Tributes paid to father and son shot dead in villages six miles apart

Tributes paid to father and son shot dead in villages six miles apart

30 March 2023

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.


Biden’s five-day visit to island of Ireland to begin north of the border

Biden’s five-day visit to island of Ireland to begin north of the border

Biden’s five-day visit to island of Ireland to begin north of the border

30 March 2023

US President Joe Biden is expected to fly into Northern Ireland on April 11.


Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

30 March 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, denies killing Fawziyah Javed, 31, in Edinburgh on September 2, 2021.


Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

30 March 2023

Mr Burke has not returned to the courtroom since Tuesday afternoon after a judge warned him that he was in contempt of court.


Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

30 March 2023

The ‘Inaction Fraud’ hotline was criticised by MPs.


Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

30 March 2023

Historians believe the rhyme Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush refers to a tree that grew inside Wakefield Prison.


GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

30 March 2023

An inquest has opened into the death of Sean Brown in Co Londonderry in 1997.


Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

30 March 2023

Three generations of one family have been diagnosed with deadly brain tumours, in what is thought to be a less than a one in a billion chance.


Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

30 March 2023

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.


Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

30 March 2023

Justin Welby made his comments as the Government is expected to publish an adult social care reform plan.


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