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‘Five basic failures’ at hospital where Lucy Letby worked, inquiry told

The Thirlwall Inquiry is examining how the nurse was able to carry out her crimes in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Earth ‘looks like a perfect world’, billionaire says on first private spacewalk

After some 15 minutes outside, tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman was replaced by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis to go through the same spacesuit tests.

What the latest NHS performance figures for England show

The number of people waiting more than 52 weeks to start routine hospital treatment has fallen to its lowest level since December 2020.

£100m support package pledged as Grangemouth refinery closure confirmed

The move by owners Petroineos is expected to lead to the loss of 400 jobs over the next two years.

Hundreds of ‘dangerous’ lifejackets to be used in small boat crossings seized

The jackets do not meet UK or European safety standards and would have failed in deep water, according to the National Crime Agency.

PM: Not possible to build an NHS for the future without fixing social care

But Sir Keir Starmer declined to set out further details of the Government’s plans for the sector.

Minister supports calls to address issue of gender bias in English literature

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said more young people should be studying female authors to understand women’s contribution to the ‘progress of society’.

Former Tory minister says he was quoted £100,000 for Lucy Letby court transcript

Sir David Davis said he was given the cost after contacting Manchester Crown Court as the Commons Speaker described the amount as ‘outrageous’.

Museums and galleries facing worst financial situation in 25 years, MSPs told

There are particular concerns about Scotland’s industrial museums being at risk of financial collapse.

MPs’ TV appearances in the spotlight in bid to drive up Commons standards

The new Commons Modernisation Committee set out a series of priorities including driving up standards and improving Parliament’s culture.

Grangemouth refinery confirmed to close in first half of next year

Four hundred jobs will be lost in the move.

Martyn’s Law laid before Parliament seven years after Manchester suicide bombing

The introduction of the Bill requiring venues to take steps to prevent attacks was welcomed by the mother of victim Martyn Hett.