Toxic cover-up culture in NHS poses risk to mothers and babies – regulator chief Harm to mothers and their babies is at risk of being normalised owing to a “toxic” culture of cover-up in the NHS, the head of the doctors’ regulator will say. Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council (GMC), will
Food inflation to hit 5.7% as suppliers can ‘no longer absorb’ costs, FDF warns Food and drink inflation could climb to 5.7% by the end of the year thanks to cost pressures on manufacturers “trickling down” to supermarket shelves, a leading industry body has warned. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were
Lewis Capaldi to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival after comeback Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi is to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival next summer following his return to live performances this year. The 28-year-old, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2023, returned to
Ricky Hatton found dead at his home at the age of 46 Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called by a
Business Secretary pledges steel tariff announcement ‘as soon as possible’ Business Secretary Peter Kyle has said that tariff relief for UK steel is being negotiated and that he will “make sure that we have an announcement as soon as possible”. The UK and US signed a trade deal in June that reduced tariffs on car
Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit US financial firms have announced investments in the UK worth £1.25 billion before Donald Trump’s state visit next week. Citi Group has confirmed it will invest £1.1 billion across its UK operations, while S&P Global will put £4 million into their Manchester
Arsenal climb to top as attention turns to Manchester derby Martin Zubimendi scored twice as Arsenal condemned Ange Postecoglou to defeat in his first match as Nottingham Forest manager, moving top of the Premier League in the process. Chelsea were held to a late 2-2 draw at Brentford, but Newcastle welcomed a new goalscoring hero
Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader. She is running against Lucy Powell, who lost her post as Commons leader in the Cabinet reshuffle after
Councils spent £400m on social care overtime and agency staff since 2020 Councils in Scotland have spent more than £400 million in the past five years on social care overtime and agency staff, figures show. Statistics released to the Scottish Conservatives under freedom of information legislation show a £400.1 million spend between 2020 and 2025,
Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ over ties to Epstein Lord Peter Mandelson was “economical” with the truth about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein before being appointed ambassador to Washington, Downing Street sources have said. The Labour grandee was sacked on Thursday after emails were published showing Lord Mandelson sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced