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Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill

A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.

Johnson faces legal action over Covid failings

Readers react as Boris Johnson faces legal action over the UK's delayed pandemic response. Many cite chaotic leadership, mixed messaging, and rule-breaking in Downing Street.

20lb bowel obstruction death in group home lawsuit

James Stewart, 41, died from a 20-pound bowel obstruction after staff at an Ohio group home allegedly ignored his worsening condition for weeks. His family calls the death 'entirely avoidable'.

MPs Demand Inquiry Over Sara Sharif Failings

MPs call for a full parliamentary investigation after a damning review reveals systemic failures in child services that led to the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Read the full report.

Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

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.

Families Demand NHS Discharge Failures Inquiry

Heartbroken families who lost loved ones after premature hospital discharges are demanding an urgent public inquiry into systemic NHS failures that they claim are costing lives.

Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.

Mother guilty of killing three-month-old daughter

A 31-year-old mother has been convicted for the killing of her three-month-old baby girl in a disturbing case that has shocked the community and raised serious questions about child protection.

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