Doctors accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment have been allowed to return to practice in the NHS after receiving what campaigners describe as unduly lenient sanctions. New research published this week shows that more than a third of doctors facing tribunals for sexual misconduct in 2023–24 were given short suspensions rather than being struck […]
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The government has confirmed its intention to establish a National Care Service underpinned by comprehensive national standards, with the aim of delivering consistent, high-quality adult social care across England. While the overall direction has been set, the details of these standards and how they will be implemented remain in development. In response, the Social Care
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Police Scotland has formally backed a proposal by former SNP minister Ash Regan to criminalise the purchase of sex in Scotland. The force has described buying sex as a form of “exploitation” and confirmed support for decriminalising those who sell sex, as well as quashing historic convictions against sex workers. Under Regan’s Unbuyable Bill, those
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Two much loved Norfolk attractions have been named among the best in the country at the UK Theme Park Awards 2025. Now in its sixth year, the awards invited the public to vote for their favourite parks and attractions across 22 categories, including Best New Attraction, Best Theme Park for Families, Best Theme Park for
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Bone marrow, chocolate cake and clams have been recognised among the top dishes in London, in a celebration of the capital’s evolving food scene that goes far beyond fleeting social media trends. Six of the city’s leading chefs came together to select London’s 25 best food offerings. Each chef nominated ten dishes before gathering in
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Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), better known as MI6, has launched a new dark web platform to recruit agents from hostile states such as Russia, Iran, North Korea and China. The portal, called Silent Courier, allows individuals with access to sensitive information to securely contact British intelligence without meeting a handler in person. It is
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Ministers are facing fresh calls not to abandon welfare reform, amid growing concern that some graduates in full-time work are taking home less than those on sickness benefits. Pat McFadden, the new work and pensions secretary, has said he intends to prioritise helping young people into jobs, making employment support his central focus. The issue
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review of Britain’s modern slavery laws after a last-minute legal challenge prevented the deportation of a migrant to France under the government’s new “one in, one out” returns scheme. A 25-year-old Eritrean migrant, who arrived by small boat on 13 August, was due to be among the
Explaining the value of monarchy, Clement Attlee once remarked: “We do want a little light, colour and symbolism in our national life.” His words seemed fitting on Thursday as Windsor Castle staged an extraordinary spectacle for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to Britain. The visit opened with a dramatic arrival: three helicopters carrying the
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It has become one of the most familiar and at times irritating mantras of Britain’s railways. Now commuters are set to hear even more of the “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign, as the Department for Transport launches a refreshed version of the safety message. Updated announcements will be rolled out on trains and Tubes
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