10 h. ago Michelle Mone says she has ‘no wish to return to the Lords’ as a Tory peer

Several high-profile politicians have called for Lady Mone to relinquish her peerage.

Politics

11 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism

The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.

Events

22 h. ago Shocking moment British woman forces plane to divert to Crete after shoving stewardess and screaming at passengers after row sparked by someone kicking the back of her seat

Witnesses have described how the 38-year-old scratched the brave cabin crew worker, leaving her bleeding, while hurling abuse and threatening other travellers.

Events

49 h. ago Expanding pharmacy services ‘could cut hospital admissions and save billions’

The NHS in England spends around £19 billion a year on medicines.

Events

59 h. ago Company linked to Mone must repay almost £122m over Covid PPE contract breach

The Department of Health and Social Care sued PPE Medpro at the High Court for supplying 25 million gowns that were not suitable for NHS use.

Economics

60 h. ago Company linked to Mone must repay more than £121m over Covid PPE contract breach

The Department of Health and Social Care sued PPE Medpro at the High Court for supplying 25 million gowns that were not suitable for NHS use.

Economics

60 h. ago Mone used as ‘big gun’ in PPE contract negotiations, High Court judge says

A High Court judge ordered PPE Medpro, a company linked to Baroness Mone, to repay the Government more than £121 million.

Events

62 h. ago Company linked to Michelle Mone breached Covid PPE contract, High Court rules

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) sued PPE Medpro over claims it breached a £121 million PPE contract.

Events

62 h. ago UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone

Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medro trial reveals about Tory response to CovidThe government has won its legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic.The Department of Health and Social Care sued the company, PPE Medpro, in December 2022, arguing that it had not complied with PPE laws to ensure that 25m surgical gowns it provided under a June 2020 government contract were sterile. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago High Court judge to rule on whether PPE Medpro breached Government contract

The company was accused of providing non-sterile gowns during the pandemic.

Events

3 d. ago NHS Fife says staff should use toilets based on biological sex in new review

The health board said it was “committed to ensuring that all staff have access to facilities which are safe, lawful, and that respect the privacy and dignity of everyone”.

Politics

3 d. ago Social care CEO is nominated for a major award just months after firm's neglect cases were exposed

An investigation in March exposed abusive practices at several supported-living facilities run by Lifeways, one of the UK's largest private care companies.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Baroness Bra' Michelle Mone: The government made me and my husband the poster couple for the PPE scandal

PPE Medpro, a consortium led by Baroness Mone 's husband, businessman Doug Barrowman, is being sued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Politics

3 d. ago Wes Streeting unveils historic Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he will no longer accept a social care system ‘built on poverty pay and zero hours contracts’

Economics

3 d. ago New negotiating body comprised of trade unions and employers will help end 'poverty pay and zero hours exploitation' for care workers

The health and social care secretary today pledged £500million of funding to boost pay and conditions in the sector and described it as 'just the start'.

Economics

3 d. ago Michelle Mone slams government for making her 'scapegoat' in PPE scandal

PPE Medpro, a consortium led by Baroness Mone's husband, businessman Doug Barrowman, is being sued by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Politics

3 d. ago Michelle Mone accuses Government of ‘scapegoating’ ahead of PPE court ruling

PPE Medpro, a company linked to Baroness Mone, is being sued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over an alleged contract breach.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS confirms major change for patients in England to 'transform healthcare'

The Department of Health and Social Care has shared more details about the new online healthcare service.

Science

3 d. ago Moment Tesco worker wrestles with suspected shoplifter to get back stolen washing tablets

The incident, filmed at a Tesco Express in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on September 23, shows a shop worker grappling with a man who had reportedly tried to leave without paying

Economics

3 d. ago £500m social care fair pay agreement investment just the start, says Streeting

Unison has welcomed the funding as a start but said ‘substantially more’ will be needed.

Economics