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Mental health inquiry into patient deaths to hear from health and safety execs
Hundreds died while under the care of the Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust and the North East London Foundation Trust.
NHS app has helped to save 1.5 million appointments from cancellation
Sir Keir Starmer said his Government’s moves to speed up the rollout was leading the NHS out of the ‘dark ages’.
US tariffs threaten to derail UK economic growth, EY warns
About 16% of UK goods exports go to the US, meaning the new tariff rate will directly impact UK growth by squashing demand for products, EY said. But the bigger hit is set to come from the indirect ...
More than one in four workers worried about AI – study
More than one in four workers are worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job losses, according to a new survey. A poll of more than 1,000 workers by the conciliation service Acas also ...
Expanding UK fruit and veg growing ‘could add £2.3bn to the economy’
Green Alliance said the £5 billion horticultural sector accounts for 9 of the total contribution agriculture makes to the economy.
Moira Stuart backs BT campaign over awareness on traditional landline phase-out
Veteran broadcaster Moira Stuart has teamed up with BT in a campaign to raise awareness of the phasing out of traditional landlines. The presenter, 75, is fronting a campaign to raise awareness of ...
Residents raise concerns about Bournemouth with MP
Jessica Toale, MP for Bournemouth West, hosted a town hall meeting at St Stephen’s Church on April 26 to discuss concerns about the town. “I have fantastic memories of Bournemouth as a safe and ...
Schools Bill will result in cheaper uniform costs, ministers claim
MPs have previously raised concerns about the high costs parents face in buying branded items of clothing for uniform.