NHS Maternity Inquiry Chair's £26k Monthly Fee
Midwife Donna Ockenden, leading the UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, charges up to £26k monthly via her company. Explore the spiralling costs and her justification.
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NHS maternity inquiry lead charges up to £26,000 a month
Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices NHS England substantial monthly sums. Discover the costs and her defence of the value provided.
Scotland's public inquiries cost £258m, report finds
A damning Holyrood report reveals Scotland's public inquiries have cost taxpayers £258m since 2007, criticising them for being too expensive and damaging frontline services. Read the full findings.
C-sections overtake vaginal births in England
NHS data reveals a historic shift as caesarean births now outnumber natural deliveries in England. Explore the causes, regional disparities, and what this means for maternity care.
Police bosses blocked Lawrence spying disclosure
Undercover officer Peter Francis reveals senior police resisted telling Macpherson inquiry about covert surveillance of Stephen Lawrence's family. Read the full story.
Novichok Inquiry Findings Revealed on Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain reports the conclusion of the public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess, poisoned by Novichok in Salisbury. Discover the key findings.
Covid inquiry response costs taxpayers over £100m
Official data shows the UK government has spent over £100 million on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the breakdown and why it's set to be Britain's most expensive public inquiry.
Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m
Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.
NHS Tayside destroyed Eljamel patient logbooks
An inquiry hears NHS Tayside destroyed 40 logbooks for patients of surgeon Sam Eljamel, despite a 'do not destroy' order. Follow the latest on this major health scandal.
Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins
The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
Mum dies after childbirth as husband demands answers
A husband is seeking answers after his wife, Ilona Kazik, 32, died from a brain bleed 11 days after giving birth. She never held her newborn son. Read the full story.
Kidney stone pain reveals surprise pregnancy and labour
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
Hospital probe after baby declared stillborn found alive
An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.
Black mothers' babies 81% more likely to die in NHS care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Best Maternity Leggings: Ultimate Comfort Guide
Discover the best maternity leggings that combine comfort, support and style for every stage of pregnancy. From everyday essentials to luxury options.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
UK maternity pay crisis leaves families struggling
New research reveals UK statutory maternity pay leaves families struggling as costs soar. Discover the true financial impact of having a baby in today's economy.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry in chaos after resignation
The Labour Party's rushed investigation into grooming gangs faces collapse as lead counsel steps down amid criticism of its chaotic structure and political motivations.
UK grooming gangs inquiry in crisis over internal disputes
The UK government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces internal turmoil as advisers disagree on investigation parameters and chair selection, threatening to delay justice for victims.
Government delays HIV blood scandal compensation
Exclusive: Cabinet Office faces mounting criticism as HIV and hepatitis victims continue waiting for compensation amid ongoing public inquiry revelations.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Adviser Quits Over Trust Crisis
Baroness Louise Casey resigns from landmark inquiry, warning that victims' lack of faith in the process threatens its credibility and ability to deliver justice.
NHS Trust Faces Major Inquiry After Patient Death
An independent investigation has been launched into a London NHS trust following the tragic death of a mental health patient, revealing potential systemic failures in care protocols and safety measures.
Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review
A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.
Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign
Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.
Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Judge Quits Over Bias Claims
The high-profile inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh faces major disruption after former judge Gordon Jackson KC resigns amid allegations of perceived bias, casting doubt over the investigation's future.
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