Bryn Hughes (left) and Paul Bone, the fathers of murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, met Keir Starmer after their campaign for the award. Photograph: Lucy North/PA Bryn Hughes (left) and Paul Bone, the fathers of murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, met Keir Starmer after their campaign for the award. … Read more
A cow grazing on Coe Fen, a Cambridge common. Photograph: Martin Bond/A Cambridge Diary A cow grazing on Coe Fen, a Cambridge common. Photograph: Martin Bond/A Cambridge Diary The ObserverCambridge This article is more than 1 month old Cambridge could lose city centre cows if council cuts out-of-hours rescue service This article is more than … Read more
Coroners have issued multiple warnings this year over how information is shared. Photograph: Chris Rout/Alamy Coroners have issued multiple warnings this year over how information is shared. Photograph: Chris Rout/Alamy The ObserverNHS NHS patients dying because of problems sharing medical records, coroners warn IT issues and restrictions on access to information are leaving staff unaware … Read more
Ruth Demspey spent 28 years working for Philip Morris, makers of Malboro cigarettes. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Ruth Demspey spent 28 years working for Philip Morris, makers of Malboro cigarettes. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images The ObserverTobacco industry Revealed: ex-director for tobacco giant advising UK government on cancer risks Questions raised about potential for undue influence after appointment … Read more
Mounjaro costs £150-£200 for a four-week supply and can be bought from any registered pharmacy. Photograph: George Frey/Reuters Mounjaro costs £150-£200 for a four-week supply and can be bought from any registered pharmacy. Photograph: George Frey/Reuters Health Approved weight-loss drug contributed to UK nurse’s death, report says Susan McGowan took two doses of tirzepatide, under … Read more
MPs said regulation was more important than ever given the rising demand for mental health support. Photograph: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images MPs said regulation was more important than ever given the rising demand for mental health support. Photograph: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images Counselling and therapy MPs urge government to regulate UK psychotherapists and counsellors MPs with experience … Read more
Bridget Phillipson speaking to teachers and teaching assistants at a reception hosted by Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Bridget Phillipson speaking to teachers and teaching assistants at a reception hosted by Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Schools Phillipson to ask schools to end exam ‘tunnel vision’ and … Read more
Martyn Oliver, the Ofsted chief inspector, said: ‘Schools must meet the needs of all their local children.’ Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Martyn Oliver, the Ofsted chief inspector, said: ‘Schools must meet the needs of all their local children.’ Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Ofsted Ofsted head says English schools should not turn away ‘difficult’ pupils Sir … Read more
Ken O’Toole said there should be placements for children from primary school to working age. Photograph: Jon Challicom/Alamy Ken O’Toole said there should be placements for children from primary school to working age. Photograph: Jon Challicom/Alamy School attendance and absence Work experience can tackle school absences, says Manchester airport boss Ken O’Toole says companies should … Read more
The banked enclosure measuring 49 metres by 21 metres is lined on the inside with 56 standing stones. Photograph: Getty/iStockphoto The banked enclosure measuring 49 metres by 21 metres is lined on the inside with 56 standing stones. Photograph: Getty/iStockphoto Archaeology Cornish monument is 4,000 years older than was thought and ‘without parallel’ Original purpose … Read more