Patients will be at the centre of proceedings in an inquiry into allegations of abuse at Muckamore

A vulnerable patient abused at Muckamore Abbey Hospital went from enjoying vocalising to remaining

Boris Johnson and President Volodymyr Zelensky have discussed efforts to end Russia’s blockade on grain exports from Ukraine, Downing Street said. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the two leaders had an “ in depth ” discussion about the latest military situation as Moscow continued its offensive in the eastern Donbas region. The call came as the UK confirmed it is joining the US in supplying Ukraine with long-range multiple launch rocket systems( MLRS) capable of hitting targets up t

The family of a retired British geologist have said they are “ shattered ” and “ heartbroken ” by the news he has been jailed by an Iraqi court for 15 years and vowed to keep fighting for his freedom. Jim Fitton was sentenced at a court in Baghdad on Monday for attempting to smuggle artefacts out of the country, despite arguing he had no idea he was breaking Iraqi laws.Mr Fitton, 66, who is originally from Bath, had collected 12 stones and shards of broken pottery during a recent geology and arc

A Scottish Government minister is to meet displaced Ukrainians at rescue hubs in Poland. Neil Gray, the minister with special responsibilities for refugees, will spend two days in the eastern European country and visit those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.It is hoped he can learn how better to support Ukrainians taking refuge in Scotland. During the two-day trip, from June 7-8, he will visit Warsaw and Krakow to provide reassurance that Scotland is a place of refuge and sanctuary for t

The Treasury has announced ￡1 billion of financial support for hospitality and leisure firms affected by the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in recent weeks. Businesses have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak for financial support after witnessing mass cancellations and dwindling footfall. Hospitality trade bosses have said that many firms have seen takings in December, typically the busiest month for the sector, cut by about half.Mr Sunak has now announced a number of potential schemes for

Here is how recent leaders of the Conservative Party have fared in votes of confidence or challenges to their position.– Theresa May( 2018) Theresa May faced a vote of confidence in her leadership on December 12 2018. News that the contest would take place was announced early that morning by Sir Graham Brady – then, as now, the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee of MPs – with the ballot taking place the same day between 6pm and 8pm. Outgoing prime minister Theresa May and her husband Phili

He has delivered victories in seats we have never held before.“ On Covid, on Ukraine he has helped deliver a world leading response.... He has my full confidence.” Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has sought to downplay the significance of a confidence vote in Boris Johnson in an interview with Sky News, calling it the “ routine of politics ”.... Referring to the threshold of Tory MPs who have submitted a letter of no confidence, he said: “ I don’t think getting to the 15% bar is

Sir Keir Starmer has said Conservative MPs should act in the “ national interest ” by voting “ no confidence ” in Boris Johnson. The Labour leader said the Prime Minister has lost the trust of the public and has made a “ big mistake ” by trying to cling to his job.It comes after the 15% threshold of Tory MPs to submit letters of no confidence was reached over the weekend, triggering a vote in the House of Commons. Speaking to LBC Radio on Monday, Sir Keir said Conservative MPs “ have got to show

Sir Jeremy told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “ Omicron is spreading unbelievably fast.... Meanwhile, Prof Hunter told the PA news agency that measures such as social distancing and lockdowns “ never ultimately prevent infection unless eradication is a possibility ”.... ” Prof Hunter said if Omicron cases continue to double every two days “ then it would not be long before we got to seriously high numbers that would eventually put the NHS under a dreadful strain and under some predictions cou