Govt: NHS staff are working under terrible circumstances
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Govt: NHS staff are working under terrible circumstances
A health minister has said NHS staff are working "under terrible circumstances with really poor equipment", as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares to set out his plan to to reform the health service.
Karin Smyth adds, "doctors, nurses and their leaders all know something big has to happen".
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The prime minister said the UK would remain open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs. Keir Starmer described the US government's metal tariffs as "disappointing" and added: "We will keep all options on the table." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has said he "welcomes talks between Ukraine and the US" as he addressed the House of Commons on Wednesday. During Prime Ministers' Questions, Sir Keir Starmer added that "we must now re-double our efforts to get a lasting and secure peace" as he confirmed a meeting on Saturday with international leaders to further discuss peace plans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people.
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The families of the Nottingham attack victims called claims that NHS staff illegally accessed their loved ones' medical records "sickening" and "inexcusable." Health minister Stephen Kinnock said protecting records is vital and promised government action if any breach occurred. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An NHS trust is investigating allegations that healthcare staff "inappropriately" accessed the medical records of the Nottingham attack victims. Sky News
The Health Secretary has insisted he did not ask NHS boss Amanda Pritchard to leave her job. Wes Streeting said he has βso much respect and timeβ for Ms Pritchard, who announced on Tuesday that she will leave her role as NHS chief executive at the end of March.
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Sir Ed Davey said the UK should retaliate against metal tariffs imposed by the US. The tariffs came into effect at midnight in the US, imposing an extra charge of 25% on all steel and aluminium entering America. "We should have retaliatory tariffs - we have to show President Trump this is bad for the American and British economy and for the global economy," Mr Davey said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire is a Russian national, according to the ship's owner.
Police have opened a criminal investigation into the crash and arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
One man is missing, presumed dead, following the incident.
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The government will continue its "historic" stance of maintaining strong relationships with both Europe and the US, according to a government minister. Secondary Care Minister Karin Smyth said Donald Trump's presidency is still at an "early stage" and that negotiations could be key in avoiding tariffs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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