Entries by BBC News

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

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How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger

The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

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South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

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Woman’s Hour

We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

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South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

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Removing tax from food could cost £14m – minister

Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.

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Pop-up free school uniform and prom dress stall

People are being encouraged to donate, swap or take items they need for free.

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Parent cooking classes ‘built my confidence’

New cooking scheme aims to help parents learn healthy recipes which are convenient to make.

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Call for right to grow food on unused public land

Some London council already allow unused land to be turned into gardens, allotments and flowerbeds.

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