Researchers find those who test positive with new Covid variant up to 25% less likely to attend hospital at all Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Omicron variant of coronavirus appears to be milder, with a 20%-25% reduced chance of a hospital visit and at least […]
Month: December 2021
IOPC was asked to investigate failure to enforce Covid rules after reports of lockdown gathering a year ago Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The police watchdog will not investigate a complaint that officers failed to properly look into an alleged party at Downing Street during lockdown […]
After 100,000 women voiced concerns, plans include menopause support, GP training and banning ‘virginity repair’ operations Finally the UK has noticed its rampant sexism in healthcare. What now? A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus Ministers have pledged to “reset the dial” on women’s health to […]
Actor gives first extended comments about accusations that came nearly four years ago James Franco has acknowledged sleeping with students of an acting school he previously ran, saying he struggled with a sex addiction and has been working to improve his behavior in recent years. In excerpts from The Jess […]
Early Intervention Foundation calls on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in new year Almost 16,000 children in the UK could be exposed to domestic abuse this Christmas, a leading research charity has estimated, calling on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in the new year. […]
Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christmas will go ahead without any curbs on socialising, Boris Johnson has confirmed, prompting warnings this could lead to tougher measures later despite tentative signs […]
Payment to protect Princess Haya and children from threat sheikh poses to them is highest awarded by a UK court Divorce settlement reveals ‘truly opulent’ standard of living The ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya and their two children a divorce settlement which could […]
Jonathan Chew, charged with putting chief medical officer in headlock, defended himself by video link after lawyer withdrew in embarrassment A man accused of assaulting Chris Whitty in a central London park attended a court appearance via video link from his bedroom while wearing a dressing gown after saying he […]
In 2008, newly discovered DNA pointed toward the involvement of an ‘unexplained third party’ in the six-year-old’s murder Twenty-five years after JonBenét Ramsey was killed, police say DNA hasn’t been ruled out to help solve the case. The six-year-old was found dead in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado, […]
One in 10 college staff experienced sexual violence, with women, disabled, LGBTQ+ and minority ethnic workers more at risk Sexual harassment is “endemic” in universities and colleges, with one in 10 staff members saying they have experienced sexual violence in the past five years, according to a report. Women were […]