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Wes Streeting praises Independent’s ‘shocking’ exposé that led to closure of children’s hospital
Wes Streeting has praised The Independent’s reporting on a children’s hospital where staff allegedly physically abused patients by dragging them by the feet, saying that the exposé was “truly shocking”. Joyce Parker Hospital, a children’s mental health unit run by Cygnet Health Care in Coventry, will now close following theContinue Reading
F1 driver faces sack as Max Verstappen concerns swirl
Damon Hill believes that Max Verstappen is in a better position than Lando Norris heading into the final stint of the season. “I think possession is nine-tenths of all of it,” he said on the Sky F1 podcast. “He’s got the points already Max, and they’re sitting there, but theyContinue Reading
Nasa’s Orion spacecraft ‘safe for lunar astronauts exposed to harmful radiation’
The shielded areas in Nasa’s lunar spacecraft can protect astronauts travelling to the moon against the harmful effects of space radiation, research suggests. Chronic exposure to radiation can cause delayed medical problems such as cancer and premature ageing, which may happen over a long period of time. While the Earth’sContinue Reading
Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray is paid more than the prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff received a pay rise after the election which means she is now paid more than the prime minister. Sue Gray asked for and was given a salary of £170,000 – £3,000 more than the PM and more than any cabinet minister – or herContinue Reading
Iconic homeware brand Tupperware files for bankruptcy with $700m debt
Historic homeware brand Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. The Orlando-based Tupperware Brands Corporation said launching bankruptcy proceedings was the “best path forward” after exploring “numerous strategic options” to stay afloat despite debts of more than $700 million. The business – famous for its airtight storage containersContinue Reading
Snooker scores LIVE – Judd Trump in action after Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out
Half of the first round matches took place in Brentwood yesterday. And here are the results from the second day of action. Hossein Vafaei 4-3 Matthew Stevens Gary Wilson 3-4 Ross Muir Matthew Selt 4-3 Ricky Walden Tom Ford 2-4 Jiang Jun Mark Allen 4-3 Long Zehuang Lyu Haotian 4-2Continue Reading
Kemi Badenoch claims she ‘became working class’ after taking job in McDonald’s at 16– UK politics live
Badenoch says she ‘went from middle class to working class’ after working at McDonald’s Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Kemi Badenoch has claimed she grew up inContinue Reading
Runner serenaded by Ed Sheeran describes ‘surreal’ moment |
A runner who was serenaded by Ed Sheeran has spoken about the “surreal” moment that has since gone viral. Nikki Atkins was jogging along a canal in London at the same time the singer was cruising down the water. “Any requests?” Sheeran asked, before breaking into his 2014 hit TenerifeContinue Reading
Mystery creature in South African rock art could be long-extinct species, study finds
A strange tusked creature depicted by indigenous people in South African rock art appears to be a long-extinct species predating dinosaurs, according to a new study. The research, published on Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, found that a cryptic animal painted by South Africa’s San people in the earlyContinue Reading
Children’s hospital where staff ‘dragged patients across floor’ to close as parents warn of ‘brutal’ treatment
A hospital where staff allegedly physically abused patients is set to close as parents come forward describing the “brutal” treatment of their children, The Independent can reveal. Joyce Parker Hospital, a children’s mental health unit run by Cygnet Health Care in Coventry, will shut following allegations by the national careContinue Reading