Parole Board hearings may be opened to crime victims under planned review of the way it operates Justice Secretary Robert Buckland will announce a review of the parole system It could mean crime victims would be able to attend hearings for the first time Move follows criticism of the handling of black cab rapist John … Read more
I’m A Celebrity bosses have insisted that filming will still go ahead in Gwrych Castle Abergele, despite news that Wales has implemented a travel ban. On Wednesday, Welsh Ministers unveiled an extraordinary bid to ban people who live in coronavirus hotspots in England, Scotland and Northern Island from entering the country, which could impact potential … Read more
Ministers to review airport covid testing scheme, dashing hopes of trial starting as early this week Was hoped trials of systems to cut quarantine times could begin tomorrow But Government sources said ministers were poised to launch a ‘taskforce’ Boris Johnson understood to have asked for a ‘rapid review’ to be conducted By Jason Groves, … Read more
Surgeons are calling for hospital beds to be ‘ring-fenced’ for planned operations, to avoid a ‘tsunami of cancellations’ due to rising Covid-19 cases. A survey for the Royal College of Surgeons of England found most surgeons thought the NHS could not meet its targets to get surgery back to pre-pandemic levels. Sir Simon Stevens, the … Read more
People in everyday, non-scientific professions like plumbing and baking should be consulted about gene editing, a group of experts say. Much like how criminal court cases have a jury composed of normal people, global citizens’ assemblies should let laypersons have their say on the controversial technology. Gene editing is thought to have potential to prevent … Read more
One in 50 NHS patients have now been waiting a year or more for planned surgery due to treatment delays caused by coronavirus. NHS England data released today shows 83,000 patients (2.1 per cent) referred for routine operations have still not been treated after 52 weeks. Those most affected include people waiting for hip and knee … Read more
Planned rise in living wage could be shelved as UK firms face slump after coronavirus lockdown Minimum pay rate had been expected to rise by 5.6% to £9.21 per hour next April The Low Pay Commission is considering recommending a smaller increase It is because of concerns that it could be ‘unaffordable’ at a time … Read more
Planned rise in minimum wage to £9.21 per hour is set to be scrapped because UK ‘can’t afford it’ after coronavirus pandemic The living wage was expected to rise from £8.72 to to £9.21 per hour in April However, Chancellor Rishi Sunak could be forced to pull back on the plan Low Pay Commission has … Read more
Random acts of kindness are more rewarding and improve the wellbeing of the do-gooder more than volunteering and planned generosity, study finds Researchers analysed the findings of more than 200 studies on generosity They found a ‘modest link’ between doing good and mental health wellbeing The link was at its strongest when the good deed … Read more
A bride has revealed how she planned her intimate wedding in just four weeks for £2,166 after her first venue cancelled on her due to Covid-19 – resulting in a pub reception, a night out in Soho and a £800 dress. Lauren Naylor, 39, a beauty brand consultant, from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, had her dream May … Read more