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Review exposes series of failings by UK nursing regulator

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The Independent UK

Repeated failings by the nursing regulator demand a new approach

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: No stranger to oversight errors, the Nursing and Midwifery Council has now been revealed to have allowed hundreds of underqualified or fraudulently qualified nurses to work in Britain. Wes Streeting should now draft in his predecessor to assist in rooting them out

The Independent UK

Scandal-hit nursing regulator wrongly approved hundreds of nurses to work in UK, damning report reveals

Fraudulent applications from centres in India, Nigeria and Pakistan were approved by the watchdog in error

The Independent UK

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‘Arrogance': How U.S. Battery Inventions Supercharged China’s EVs

Believe it or not, the first rechargeable lithium-ion batteries were invented in the U.S. Even Early nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathodes were developed at Argonne National Laboratory. The lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, too, originated in the U.S., with foundational work led by battery pioneer John Goodenough at the University of Texas at Austin.

InsideEVs

NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault and harassment allegations

Exclusive: The leading NHS trust has been accused of having a ‘culture of acceptance’ around sexual harassment

The Independent UK

Why The Slate Truck Doesn’t Use LFP Batteries

Slate dropped a bombshell this week when it revealed both itself and its first model: a utilitarian electric pickup truck expected to cost under $20,000 after factoring in the federal tax credit for plug-in cars.

InsideEVs

Award-Nominated NHS Manager Bullied Colleagues So Bad, She Drove One To The Brink Of Suicide

An award-winning nurse has been suspended following a series of misconduct allegations spanning from 2014 to 2019.

International Business Times UK

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51 ragging-related deaths from 2022 to 2024, nearly half in medical colleges: Study

Indian educational institutions saw 51 ragging-related deaths between 2022 and 2024, suggests a new report published by SAVE (Society Against Violence in Education) – a non-profit working to eradicate ragging in educational institutions.

Newslaundry

Christian Nurse Sues NHS After Punishment for Calling Transgender Paedophile 'Mister'

A Christian nurse, Jennifer Melle, is suing the NHS after facing disciplinary action for refusing to refer to a male child sex offender as 'she.'

International Business Times UK

Tesla Model 3 Owner Reveals Surprising LFP Battery Degradation After 110,000 Miles

Some of the biggest advantages of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, compared to nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells, are lower production costs and minimal degradation over time, even if fully charged on a regular basis.

InsideEVs

Scandal-hit nursing regulator accused of covering up critical internal review

Exclusive: The Nursing and Midwifery Council under fire again in wake of series of investigations by The Independent

The Independent UK

MG Says Its 2025 Semi-Solid-State EV Won’t Break The Bank

Solid-state batteries are a big buzzword on the electric vehicle scene these days because they promise to address many of the downsides of today’s EVs. Several automakers and specialized battery companies are working to make this groundbreaking technology financially viable for electric vehicles. Still, before true solid-state batteries reach a…

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Starmer warned NHS reforms will fail over ‘worrying’ trend in staff recruitment

The UK is failing to train up home-grown healthcare staff and relying too much on overseas workers, experts warn

The Independent UK

NHS reforms ‘stand no chance’ if recruitment issues are not tackled, nurses warn

Policymakers have been urged to consider measures such as student loan forgiveness schemes to ensure there are enough home-grown staff.

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The Conversation

Electric vehicle fires: How worried should we really be?

Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions – chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries. While indispensable for powering EVs, these batteries present unique challenges, especially in confined spaces like parking garages, where the potential for fires carries significant…

InsideEVs

Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells

While the details surrounding the impressively efficient new electric CLA were the most important news we obtained while in Stuttgart last week, Mercedes-Benz also gave us a glimpse at what it’s cooking up for the future. Among the many innovations we were shown at the event called Mercedes Future Experience…

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian nurses urge UK minister to intervene over test cheating claims

Exclusive: More than 100 nurses write to Wes Streeting after being accused of cheating in tests to practise in UK

The Guardian - UK

‘My dream has been shattered,’ says Nigerian nurse accused of cheating after arriving in UK

Nurse says she has lost ‘my name, my integrity’ after being accused of using proxy to sit tests to work in Britain

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The Times of India

Guerrilla hinterland to basketball triumph, Gadchiroli cagers steal Nagpur's thunder to seal historic state berth

NAGPUR: For the first time in the history of Maharashtra basketball, Gadchiroli will represent Nagpur Division in the schools state championship.

The Independent UK

Scandal-hit UK nursing regulator chief to step down following The Independent’s exposés

Chair of nursing and midwifery council announces departure, months after dammning review

The Independent UK

Babies breathing tubes dislodged at another hospital where Letby worked, inquiry hears

Those recklessly promoting consipiracy theories over Lucy Letby should be ashamed, say bereaved families

The Independent UK

Review reveals how arrest of Lucy Letby exposed nursing regulator loophole

Exclusive: Sources now say the barrister’s review has found the watchdog could have acted earlier after her arrest

The Independent UK

Health secretary Wes Streeting accused of ignoring whistleblower who revealed nursing scandal

Exclusive: Health secretary warned he must act on regulator Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Independent UK

Former chief of scandal-hit nursing regulator said ‘whistleblower could take a running jump’

Exclusive: Nursing watchdog’s chair faces allegations he did not act on ‘disrespectful’ comments by his chief executive

The Independent UK

Doctors and nurses accused of rape left free to work in NHS

Exclusive: Almost 250 medics facing sexual assault or rape allegations have been free to work unrestricted

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