Newcastle Hospitals Blames Computer Error For Losing Patient Letters
A hospital trust failed to send out 24,000 letters from senior doctors to patients and their GPs after they became lost in a new computer system, the BBC has learned. Newcastle Hospitals has warned that the problem, which dates back to 2018, is significant. The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety. Staff... Read More
Suella Braverman Asks If International Refugee Rules Are Fit For Modern Age
Politicians need to question if the UN’s 1951 Refugee Convention is “fit for our modern age”, Suella Braverman is expected to say in a speech. Addressing a think tank in Washington DC, the home secretary will describe the convention as an “incredible achievement of its age”. But she will also argue that shifts in interpretation... Read More
Front End Developer – London, South East England
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University Staff Strike Disrupts Freshers Week
Thousands of students face disruption as staff at more than 50 universities join picket lines across the UK. It is part of a long-running dispute by members of the University and College Union (UCU) over pay and conditions. The action will be smaller than planned as dozens of branches called off action following constructive talks... Read More
MoD Offers Military Support After Armed Met Officers Turn In Weapons – Chris Kaba
The Ministry of Defence is offering soldiers to support armed police in London after dozens of Met officers stood down from firearms duties. More than 100 officers have turned in permits allowing them to carry weapons, a source told the BBC. Police said the action was being taken after an officer was charged with the... Read More
Rishi Sunak Considers Radical Shake-Up Of A-Levels
Rishi Sunak is considering a major reform of A-levels in England which could see the introduction of a new “British baccalaureate”. The prime minister’s plans could include the compulsory study of maths and English up to the age of 18, according to newspaper reports. The shake-up of A-levels would be controversial – but no final... Read More
Lib Dems To Launch Conference with £5bn-A-Year Free Social Care Plan
A plan for free social care in England will be at the center of the Liberal Democrats offer to voters as the party holds its annual conference. The party’s leader Sir Ed Davey will pledge a care package worth £5bn a year at the conference in Bournemouth. He says reforming social care is one of... Read More
HS2: Johnson Warns Against ‘Mutilated’ Version Of HS2
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the government against building a “mutilated” version of HS2. He said suggestions the high-speed rail link that began construction under his premiership could be scaled back were “Treasury-driven nonsense”. Last week, the government refused to guarantee HS2 would continue between Birmingham and Manchester. It comes as more than... Read More
Junior Business Analyst – Birmingham, West Midlands
Junior Business Analyst – Birmingham, West Midlands About Sparta Global We employ people from all backgrounds and give them careers within technology, working with enthusiastic individuals to give them the skills for success within the public and private sectors. We design careers, coach future leaders, and promote a more diverse and equal landscape with our... Read More
Labour Tries To Clarify Keir Starmer Comments On EU Relationship
Labour has tried to clarify its intended post-Brexit relationship with the EU, after comments from Sir Keir Starmer at a conference. A video has emerged of the Labour leader saying the party doesn’t want to “diverge” from the bloc’s regulations. Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the remarks showed Labour would “compromise” potential Brexit benefits. But... Read More