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More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

The figures for England were obtained through Freedom of Information requests submitted by the Liberal Democrats.

The Independent UK

120 people died EVERY DAY before ambulances arrived last year as 999 delays soar

In total, 43,758 people were pronounced dead as soon as an ambulance reached them last year. Government sources insisted there was no evidence the deaths were a result of delays

Daily Mirror

Ofgem's new prepayment meter rules slammed for having 'glaring loopholes'

Watchdog announced a voluntary code with suppliers, but charities and politicians said glaring loopholes would leave many people at risk

Daily Mirror

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Buses on the brink as 1,100 routes axed in 2022 despite Tory promises

An analysis of official figures by the Liberal Democrats showed bus routes had been slashed by 7.5% nationwide in 2022 compared to the previous year

Daily Mirror

New law could let workers sue their boss if they are harassed by customers

As the Worker Protection Bill moves through the House of Lords, concern has been raised about it stopping free speech due to confusion around the new sexual harassment legislation

Daily Mirror

Anger over 'shameful' Tory 'backtrack' on workplace harassment law shake-up

Labour's Angela Rayner has accused Tories of "turning their backs on women" by blocking new legislation making employers liable for harassment staff experience at work

Daily Mirror

Parliament binned 318 tonnes of subsidised food last year as foodbanks struggle

As one in five worry about where their next meal is coming from during the cost of living crisis, the shocking amount of dumped food in parliament has been revealed

Daily Mirror

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Three million people suffer driving licence delays since April 2020 – report

MPs say the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s system to process applications is ‘slow, inefficient and in need of major improvement’.

The Independent UK

Age discrimination leading to avoidable eating disorder deaths, government warned

Exclusive: ‘It’s astounding how long it takes for a government and politicians to wake up,’ says MP Wera Hobhouse

The Independent UK

Government accused of repeatedly blocking Hillsborough public advocate law

The Bill was effectively denied a second reading at the end of Friday’s Commons sitting.

The Independent UK

Government’s failure to insulate homes costs taxpayers £9bn a year – Lib Dems

Upgrading homes with poor energy efficiency ratings would lower the cost of the Government’s energy price guarantee, analysis shows.

The Independent UK

U-turn from Rishi Sunak as he confirms attendance at COP27 climate summit

The PM had initially planned not to attend due to ‘depressing domestic challenges’

Evening Standard

One in five in UK workers suffered some form of sexual harassment in last year

Exclusive: Data suggests the equivalent of 1.5 million people each year are victims of third-party abuse in the workplace

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps’ bike licence plates proposal ‘a strange and pointless idea’

Transport secretary’s apparent hint at number plates for cycling met with confusion and criticism

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Daily Mirror

'Tone deaf' Liz Truss under fire over chartered helicopter flights to campaign events

Kerry McCarthy, Labour's Shadow Minister for Climate Change, told The Mirror the Foreign Secretary "cannot be trusted to put the planet first" after she was reported to have taken a helicopter to two hustings events

The Independent UK

Family of geologist freed from Iraq thank ‘kindness of strangers’ for his return

Jim Fitton, 66, was arrested on March 20 and jailed for 15 years for collecting stones and shards of pottery as souvenirs.

Daily Mirror

Family of 'loving retiree' Brit jailed abroad 'terrified' of Iraqi prison conditions

Leila Fitton said her "loving retiree" dad Jim, who was sentenced to 15 years in an Iraqi jail, was subjected to 13 weeks of "emotional purgatory" before being hit with a "ridiculously harsh" verdict

Daily Mirror

'I just want my dad home' begs daughter of British geologist jailed for 15 years in Iraq

Dad-of-two Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years on Monday after being found guilty of smuggling so-called "ancient artefacts" out of the country by a Baghdad court in Iraq

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Evening Standard

Jim Fitton: Safety fears mount for geologist jailed in Iraq as Truss is urged to intervene

The 66-year-old is being moved to a general population prison earlier than expected

The Independent UK

Safety fears mount for geologist jailed in Iraq as Truss is urged to intervene

Jim Fitton, 66, is being moved to a general population prison earlier than expected.

Daily Mirror

Government 'fell asleep at wheel' as Brit dad jailed in Iraq over 'worthless' stones

Dad-of-two Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Baghdad court in Iraq on Monday for trying to leave the country with "ancient fragments" and his family are due to appeal the ruling

Evening Standard

Jim Fitton: Family of retired British geologist jailed in Iraq vow to fight for his freedom

Jim Fitton was sentenced to 15 years in prison at a court in Baghdad on Monday

The Independent UK

Family of retired British geologist jailed in Iraq vow to fight for his freedom

Jim Fitton was sentenced to 15 years in prison at a court in Baghdad on Monday.

The Independent UK

British man faces further two-week wait as Iraqi court postpones smuggling case

Retired geologist Jim Fitton has been accused of trying to take artefacts out of the country.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government ‘dragging its feet’ on assisting father detained in Iraq

BRITISH officials have repeatedly raised the case of a retired geologist at risk of being executed in Iraq, the Government said, amid pleas to end…

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