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Making Complaints Count

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

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Making Complaints Count is our podcast where we'll be exploring the power of complaints and how organisations can use them to listen, learn and improve. Each episode we'll be joined by experts working in the health and public sector, complaints champions and those who have experienced the complaints journey first-hand.
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3VB Speaks

3 Verulam Buildings

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3VB Speaks is the regular podcast series from London barristers' chambers 3 Verulam Buildings. Each episode features members of chambers discussing cases and issues in their specialist practice area.
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Welcome to UK News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to stay updated on the latest news from the UK, covering politics, culture, business, and more. Whether you're a UK resident, an expat, or simply interested in British affairs, UK News Daily is your reliable source. Tune in every day to be well-informed and to stay ...
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(0:10): UK Targets Apple, Google with New Market Status to Boost Mobile Competition (2:55): Operation Roll: Police Scotland Faces Strain Amid Trump's Visit and Protests (5:11): UK Home Office Targets Illegal Migrant Riders with Data Sharing and Tougher Enforcement (7:28): UK Launches Flexible Energy System to Slash Costs and Boost Consumer Control …
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(0:10): Prince George Turns 12 Amid Royal Travel Rule Debates and Family Unity Challenges (2:38): UK Bans Ransom Payments in Cyberattacks, Enforces Mandatory Reporting to Combat Ransomware (5:02): Retired Brit Convicted for Espionage: Shared Ex-Defense Secretary's Data with 'Russian Agents' (7:04): James Cleverly Returns as Shadow Housing Secretary…
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(0:10): Major Signalling Failure at London Waterloo Causes Travel Chaos, 'Do Not Travel' Warning Issued (2:14): UK Industry Calls for HS2 Revival to Boost Northern Connectivity and Economic Growth (4:07): UK Partners with OpenAI to Amplify AI Infrastructure, Boost Security, and Transform Public Services (6:13): Major Reforms: New Ethics Commission …
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(0:10): Violence Erupts at Epping Protest Against Housing Asylum Seekers; 8 Officers Injured, Arrests Made (2:08): UK Government Unveils New Water Ombudsman Amid Calls for Industry Overhaul and Pollution Reduction (4:24): Palestinian Flag Sparks Controversy at Royal Opera House Finale (6:06): UK Revives Pensions Commission to Tackle Savings Crisis …
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(0:10): UK to Lower Voting Age to 16, Sparking Debate on Modernizing Democracy and Electoral Reform (2:33): UK-Germany Taskforce to Launch Direct London-Berlin Train Service, Boosting Green Travel and Connectivity (4:12): Middle-Aged with Heart Disease and Diabetes Face Highest Dementia Risk, Study Finds (5:34): Diane Abbott Unapologetic Amid Labou…
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(0:10): Emma Watson Fined and Banned from Driving Amidst Oxford PhD Pursuit and Legal Troubles (1:51): UK Launches Regional Tech Booster to Bridge Innovation Gap Beyond London (3:29): Major UK Supermarkets Unite to Slash Single-Use Plastics, Launch Reusable Packaging Initiative (6:17): Review: Physician Assistants Banned from Diagnosing in Emergenc…
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(0:10): Massive Afghan Data Breach Sparks £850M Relocation Effort to Protect Thousands at Risk (2:20): Bereaved Mothers Demand Urgent Mental Health Reforms After Tragic Deaths Highlight Systemic Failures (3:58): UK's Tax System Under Fire: Calls for Greater Scrutiny of Billionaire Wealth and Fair Tax Contributions (6:40): UK Biobank Reaches Milesto…
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(0:10): Viral Fame Seekers Face Sentencing for Felling Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree and Damaging Hadrian's Wall (2:00): Veterans Protest Repeal of Troubles Act, Fearing 'Two-Tier' Justice System (4:31): NHS Approves Alyftrek for Cystic Fibrosis, Marking Breakthrough in Treatment Options (6:18): Joe Wicks Launches Animated Series to Boost Kids' Fitness …
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(0:10): Aircraft Crash Near Southend Airport Sparks Massive Emergency Response, Airport Closed Indefinitely (1:59): Trump's Upcoming UK State Visit Sparks Diplomatic Debate and Planned Protests (4:15): UK Launches £500M Fund to Support 200,000 Vulnerable Children and Families (6:22): Greene King CEO Demands Business Rates Overhaul to Save UK Pubs f…
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(0:10): UK Cybercrime Crackdown: Four Arrested in Major Retail Cyberattack Probe (1:46): Controversial Belfast Bonfire Sparks Safety Concerns, Legal Challenges, and Political Tensions (3:47): Kneecap's Controversial Wembley Poster Rejected by London Underground Amid Legal Turmoil (6:05): Scotland Braces for Donald Trump's Potential Visit Amid Secur…
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(0:10): King Charles' Artistic Journeys: Rare Exhibition Showcases Decades of Royal Travel and Creativity (1:54): Kneecap's Politically Charged Concert Sparks Controversy and Protests at O2 Academy (3:54): Urgent Call for Action as North England Faces Alarming Child Obesity and Food Insecurity Crisis (6:11): Southend Council Scrambles to Support Ki…
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⁠Peter Ratcliffe⁠ specialises in heavy and complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. He was the Chambers & PartnersInsurance Junior of the Year in 2010 and 2022, and Legal 500 Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year in 2022. Recent instructions include advising on the war risks / all-risk claims arising out of the Russian invasion of …
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(0:10): Bayeux Tapestry Heads to UK in Historic Cultural Exchange to Boost Franco-British Ties (2:31): UK Jury Convicts Trio in Russian-Linked Arson Plot Targeting Ukraine Aid Warehouse (4:41): Police Confirm Discovery of Missing Sgt. Cairnie's Body Near Warren Hill; No Foul Play Suspected (6:13): Airport Security Scanner Delays Set to Cause Summer…
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This week, we're joined by Paul from DEFRA, Gemma from University Hospital Birmingham and Tina from Natural England to discuss the Complaint Standards. The Complaint Standards set out how NHS and UK central government organisations should approach complaint handling in a clear and consistent way. They help organisations to:- deliver everyday good c…
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(0:10): London Commemorates 2005 Bombings With Emotional Tribute, Emphasizing Hope and Resilience (2:30): Nigel Farage Slams UK Government's Local Council Overhaul as 'Communistic' (4:11): UK Moves to Ban NDAs for Harassment, Discrimination Victims in Landmark Employment Rights Bill (6:36): Survivors Demand Amendments to 'Cruel' Mother and Baby Hom…
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(0:10): Eurostar Train Stranded for 9 Hours: Passengers Endure 'Inhumane' Conditions Amid Electrical Failure (2:09): UK Faces Backlash Over Proposed Special Needs Education Reforms, Threatening EHCP Protections (5:12): UK Government Bans Palestine Action, Sparking Protests and Legal Backlash (7:32): UK Unveils £4,500 Incentive to Attract Teachers t…
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(0:10): Loyalist Activist and Ex-MLA Cleared of Misconduct in Stormont Sale Inquiry (2:09): Labour Peer Lord Lipsey Found Dead in River Wye: Tributes Pour In for Political and Sporting Icon (3:44): Dartford Crossing Closed After Lorry Crash, Causing Severe Delays and Traffic Chaos (5:53): Universal Studios to Build Europe's Largest Theme Park in Be…
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(0:10): UK's First MAMMOMAT B.brilliant System Revolutionizes Breast Cancer Detection at Southampton Hospital (2:01): Sir Chris Whitty Champions 3,500-Mile Active Travel Network to Transform School Commutes (3:57): AI Tool Revolutionizes Car Damage Assessment, Streamlines UK Insurance Claims and Repair Processes (6:23): Ed Sheeran Mural Unveiled in…
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(0:10): Starmer Faces Major Revolt Over Welfare Cuts Amid Growing Opposition and Public Outcry (2:57): King Charles Empowers Prince William and Kate to Grant Royal Warrants, Boosting British Industry (5:16): UK to Launch Digital Driving License App with AI Chatbot Support by Year-End (7:26): Ofgem's £24 Billion Energy Overhaul to Boost UK Infrastru…
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King Charles III Retires Historic Royal Train Amid Efforts to Modernize Monarchy and Cut Costs UK Government Probes State Oil Collapse as Lindsey Refinery Faces Job Loss Crisis Body Found in Loch Ore Amid Search for Missing Teen Paddleboarder UK Moves to Ban Palestine Action, Sparking Legal Battle Over Terrorism Classification AI Surge Slashes UK E…
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(0:10): Bereaved Families Demand Accountability for COVID-19 Care Home Deaths; Inquiry Targets Government Decisions (2:26): Prince William Cuts Ties with Sponsor Over Unauthorized Access Scheme at Charity Polo Event (4:35): UK Drug Shortages Threaten Patient Health: Pharmacies Struggle Amid Global Supply Crisis (6:59): UK's New 'Healthy Food Standa…
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(0:10): UK Mulls Partial Alcohol Ad Restrictions in New 10-Year Health Plan to Curb Harm (2:24): Family's Heartfelt Plea for Missing Reanne Coulson as Man Arrested for Kidnap and Murder (4:25): Hull Funeral Director Charged with 63 Offences, Involving Fraud and Theft from 12 Charities (6:12): Urgent Call for Regulation on Unlicensed IV Skin-Lighten…
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(0:10): King Charles III Invites Trump for Expedited UK State Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions (2:08): Massive Three Network Outage Sparks Customer Outrage and Demands for Compensation (4:07): Ransomware Attack on Synnovis: Cybercrime Disrupts NHS Hospitals, Linked to Patient Death (6:39): Scottish Tea Scam: Man Convicted of £553,000 Fraud Targeting …
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(0:10): UK Faces Record Millionaire Exodus as UAE Becomes Top Destination for Wealth Migration in 2025 (2:52): UK to Acquire F-35A Jets, Marking Major Shift in Nuclear Defense Strategy (5:09): UK Government Reviews China Relations: Balancing Economic Ties with Security Concerns (7:30): Lewis Capaldi's Surprise Comeback at Glastonbury After Two-Year…
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(0:10): UK Launches Major Probe into NHS Maternity Services Amid Baby Death Scandals and Racial Disparities (2:40): Dundee to Host Scottish Album of the Year Awards, Breaking 14-Year Tradition (5:09): Luxury Handbag Fraud Trial: Jack Watkin Faces Multiple Charges, Denies Allegations (6:37): Lord Foster's Team Wins Contest for Queen Elizabeth II Mem…
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In episode ten of 3VB Speaks, Adam Kramer KC andJames Sharpe discuss joint and composite insurance policies, in the light of the recent Bath Racecourse decision of the Court of Appeal. Adam appeared in this major case in early 2025 on the application of limits in composite insurance policies and the impact of furlough payments on the quantum of ins…
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(0:10): UK Unveils Strategy to Slash Energy Costs and Boost Industry Competitiveness (2:35): UK Faces Motorcaravan Parking Crunch as Post-Brexit Travel Spurs Domestic Demand (4:46): Drama at Liverpool Festival: The Christians' Reunion Marred by Onstage Emergency Before Sting's Performance (6:35): UK Medical Training Crisis: Prinsley Calls for More …
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(0:10): London Police Launch VAWG Patrols to Protect Women at Summer Concerts (2:43): UK Air Pollution Crisis: 30,000 Deaths Projected by 2025, Urgent Action Demanded (5:22): UK Expands Warm Home Discount, Aiding Six Million Households Amid Energy Price Concerns (8:02): Pakistan Rejects Deportation of Rochdale Grooming Gang Leaders Amid Citizenship…
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(0:10): UK Government Unveils Controversial Welfare Reform Bill Amid Backlash and Poverty Concerns (3:06): NHS Rejects Alzheimer's Drugs: Cost and Side Effects Outweigh Benefits, NICE Rules (5:57): UK MPs Back Amendments to Decriminalize Self-Termination of Pregnancies in Landmark Vote (8:29): Entrepreneur's Salaam Cola Soars to Billion Sales, Cham…
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(0:10): Stormont Speaker Criticizes Scripted Debates, Calls for Genuine Parliamentary Discourse (1:56): Scotland to End Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026, Aiming to Lift 20,000 Children Out of Poverty (3:57): Retiree Loses £150K in CWM Scam, Forced to Work at 74 as Fraud Fallout Continues (6:06): UK Government Faces Backlash Over Funding Cuts to Journa…
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(0:10): UK Government to Repeal Strikes Act: Safety Concerns and Political Tensions Rise (2:39): MPs Demand Urgent Overhaul of 'Failing' Water Sector Amid Public Outrage and Pollution Crisis (5:14): UK House Prices Drop for First Time in a Decade Amid Stamp Duty Hike and High Competition (7:17): UK's Undersea Cables at Risk: China, Russia Pose Grow…
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(0:10): Oasis Reunites: 16-Year Hiatus Ends with Sold-Out Scottish Concerts (2:32): Blaise Metreweli Makes History as First Female MI6 Chief Amid Global Tensions (4:58): UK Deploys Jets to Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Avoids Direct Conflict (7:26): BT Group Restructures: 40,000 Job Cuts and AI Integration to Save £3 Billion by 2030 (9:42)…
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(0:10): NICE Approves Groundbreaking 'Trojan Horse' Myeloma Treatment, Promising Threefold Survival Boost (2:37): King Charles Celebrates Young Talent at Star-Studded Awards; Beckham's Knighthood Announced Amid Family Rift (5:03): NHS to Rollout Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro in GP Surgeries, Aims to Transform Obesity Treatment (7:15): Ballymena Protest…
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(0:10): UK and Spain Forge Historic Post-Brexit Deal on Gibraltar, Easing Border Tensions and Boosting Economic Ties (2:25): Sting's £10M Donation to Baltic Centre Sparks Cultural Revival in North East (5:06): UK to End Asylum Seekers' Hotel Stays by 2029, Saving Taxpayers £1 Billion Annually (7:41): UK Expands Free School Meals Eligibility to Comb…
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(0:10): Bristol Launches Free Travel Initiative for Youth, Promoting Green Transit and Easing Family Budgets (2:20): Nursery Worker Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 14-Month-Old Boy (4:26): Coldstream Guards Celebrate 375th Anniversary with Historic Berwick Parade (6:21): West Yorkshire Female Cyclists Demand Safer Roads Amid Rising Harassment and …
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(0:10): King Charles' Historic Visit to Lancaster: Ceremony of Keys, Local Choirs, and Community Celebrations (2:09): Heckmondwike Fire Tragedy: Father and Daughter Die, Another Girl Critical; Community Grieves (4:04): UK PM Unveils 'Extract': AI Tool to Revolutionize Housing Plans with Google Collaboration (6:19): Unicef UK Report Exposes Alarming…
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(0:10): BRIT Awards Make Historic Move to Manchester in 2026, Ending 48-Year London Tradition (2:05): UK Unveils £90M Tech Initiative to Boost AI Skills and Innovation Nationwide (4:42): Inquiry Launched After Fatal Attacks: Police Failures and IOPC Meeting Criticized by Victims' Families (6:58): UK Proposes Ban on Bottom Trawling in Marine Protect…
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(0:10): British Palestinians Demand UK Action as Gaza Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis Amid Food Blockade (2:45): Public Outrage as Tony Hudgell's Abusive Birth Mother Set for Early Release After 7 Years (4:45): UK Invests £32 Million in North East Roads and Cycle Lanes Amid Women's Cycling Race (7:05): Ex-DUP Leader Charged: Trial Delayed Due to W…
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Prince William Visits Suffolk Army Base, Pledges to Address Soldiers' Accommodation Concerns UK Expands Free School Meals to Tackle Child Poverty, But Critics Call for More Action UK Retailers Urge Government for Dedicated Police Funding Amid Rising High Street Crime Public Outrage as Tony Hudgell's Abusive Birth Mother Set for Early Release After …
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(0:10): Windsor Castle Security Breach: Man Arrested for Breaking Into Royal Grounds (1:46): UK Women's Health Strategy Faces Funding Threats Amid NHS Reforms and Femtech Growth (3:45): Bernardine Evaristo Honored with £100,000 Award for Literary Excellence and Advocacy for Women Writers (6:04): Survey Reveals 80% of UK Parents Struggle with GCSE M…
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(0:10): Fourth Arrest in North London Arson Case, Investigation Explores Potential Kremlin Links (2:19): Northern Ireland Moves to Ban Overtaking Stopped School Buses Amid Road Safety Push (4:30): Pro-Palestinian Activists Convicted for Harassing UK Justice Minister; Appeal Planned (6:55): UK Unveils £5 Billion Defense Boost: Drones, Lasers, and Tr…
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(0:10): 'Essex Boys' Triple Killer Michael Steele Freed After 23 Years, Justice Secretary Challenges Parole Decision (2:08): Victims' Families Sue UK Ministry of Defence Over 1994 Chinook Crash Inquiry (4:34): UK Households Warned: Soaring Fire Risks Amid Record Sunshine and Outdoor Activities (6:57): Prison Officers Demand Stab Vests Amid Rising V…
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Liverpool Parade Crash: Comedian Faces Backlash as Venues Cancel Shows Over Insensitive Remarks North-West England Declared Drought Zone; New Reservoirs Planned to Combat Water Crisis UK Eases Rules to Speed Up EV Charger Installation, Boosting Electric Vehicle Adoption Deeside Timberframe's Multi-Million Investment Boosts UK's Sustainable Housing …
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(0:10): Andrew and Tristan Tate Face UK Rape Charges Amid Ongoing Global Legal Woes (2:24): Download Festival Faces Backlash Over Transgender Bathroom Policy Amid Calls for Clarity and Inclusivity (5:10): UK Government's £50 Billion Pension Reform Aims to Boost Economy and Enhance Retirement Savings (7:41): UK Government Fast-Tracks Reservoir Plans…
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(0:10): England Goalkeeper Mary Earps Retires Ahead of European Championship, Paving Way for Hannah Hampton (1:46): UK Launches £3 Billion Workforce Training Plan to Curb Migrant Reliance and Boost Job Skills (4:31): Nestlé and Google Cloud's AI Initiative Aims to Redistribute 1.5 Million Surplus Meals in UK (7:10): Newcastle's Callum Wilson Opens …
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(0:10): Liam Manning Set to Leave Bristol City for Norwich City Managerial Role (2:10): Record Numbers Join NHS Program to Combat Type 2 Diabetes in England (4:22): UK Unveils Sweeping Prison Reforms to Tackle Overcrowding, Introduces Controversial Measures (6:43): Single Mother Fights for Rent Controls After 20% Hike Threatens Financial Stability …
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UK Railways Return to Public Hands: Government Nationalizes South Western Railway Birmingham Council Secures Injunction to Curb Strike Disruptions Amid Waste Crisis Rosamund Pike's '15 Minutes of Hell': Phone Snatching Highlights Surge in London Thefts Families Demand Public Inquiry into 1994 RAF Chinook Crash Amid Document Secrecy and MoD Criticis…
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(0:10): UK Faces Legal Halt on Chagos Islands Deal Amidst Political and Public Backlash (2:23): Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Christen HMS Glasgow, Embrace Future Royal Roles with Elegance and Empathy (4:19): UK Net Migration Plummets 50% Amid Labour's Immigration Overhaul and Rising Sector Concerns (7:12): UK Government Considers Chemical Castrati…
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(0:10): Starmer Reverses Pension Cuts Amid Backlash, More Seniors to Get Winter Fuel Payments (2:06): Stabbing Survivor Launches Campaign to Replace Pointed Kitchen Knives with Blunt Ones to Curb Violence (4:18): West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes: UKHSA Enhances Surveillance Amid Low Public Risk (6:23): Labour's £5 Billion Welfare Cuts Plan…
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(0:10): UK Smuggler Jailed for 25 Years Over £12M Migrant Exploitation Scheme (2:20): BioNTech to Invest £129M in UK for mRNA Research, Creating 400 Jobs (4:46): Ransomware Attack Hits UK Food Distributor, Risks Spoilage of Perishable Goods (6:55): Chancellor Announces UK Nears Trade Deal with Gulf Nations Following EU Pact (9:13): O2 UK Fixes 8-Ye…
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