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Ex Pcs who shared offensive messages in chat with Wayne Couzens lose appeals

Two former police officers who shared “grossly offensive” messages in a WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens have lost a bid to overturn their convictions at the High Court. Former Pcs Jonathon Cobban and Joel Borders were each given a three-month jail sentence for sending grossly offensive messages on a public communications network. Westminster Magistrates’ Court […]

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Adam Peaty aiming to save his best for the final with more tactical approach in Paris

Adam Peaty has an alternative blueprint in mind in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke to what won him two Olympic gold medals. Peaty gets his campaign in Paris under way on Saturday and is bidding to become just the second male in swimming history, after the great Michael Phelps, to win the same event at

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MP who lost grandmother in infected blood scandal calls for culture change

An MP who grew up without a grandmother as a result of infected blood has pressed the Government on a “culture change” to help scandal-affected people access justice. Sam Rushworth, Labour MP for Bishop Auckland in County Durham, told the Commons it is “difficult to know” when organisations have experienced a culture change, as Cabinet

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Barack and Michelle Obama give endorsement for Kamala Harriss White House bid

Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced on Friday morning in a video showing Ms Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as she continues

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Postcode lottery for care reflects perfect storm on costs demand and staffing

A “startling” postcode lottery for social care showing a higher rate of rejected requests for support depending on where someone lives has been branded “unacceptable” by campaigners. The Care and Support Alliance (CSA), which represents over 60 of Britain’s leading charities, said it had analysed the latest NHS England data on the numbers of requests

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Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

England’s health and social care watchdog is “not fit for purpose”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, pledging immediate action to restore public confidence. Mr Streeting was reacting to an independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the body that monitors and inspects all health and adult social care providers to ensure safety and

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