‘My mum gave the injections that killed my brothers’: how UK’s infected blood scandal has torn lives apart
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Britain slammed in inquiry for infecting thousands with tainted blood and covering up the scandal
An inquiry has found that British authorities and the public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products and hid the truth about the disaster for decadesABC News - World -
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
An inquiry has found that British authorities and the public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products and hid the truth about the disaster for decadesABC News - Health - United Kingdom -
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday
The final report of the U.K.’s infected blood inquiry will be published Monday, six years after it started its workABC News - World -
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal from the 1970s to '90s?
The final report of the U.K.’s infected blood inquiry has been published, six years after it started its workABC News - Health -
UK infected blood scandal made worse by cover-up, inquiry concludes
Thousands of deaths could have been avoided, final report on infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C concludes. UK politics live – latest updatesThe scandal that caused thousands of people in the UK to become infected or die from ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
'My son was treated with infected blood and it was kept secret from us'
Angela Newcombe says she was kept in the dark about her son's HIV diagnosis.BBC News - Top stories -
Mum still feels guilt for son's infected blood death
Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak says infected blood inquiry report marks a ‘day of shame for British state’ and offers ‘unequivocal apology’ – UK politics live
PM gives statement following report that found ‘subtle, pervasive and chilling’ cover-up by NHS and government. GB News has described the Ofcom ruling against it today (see 10.51am and 11.01am) as an “alarming development” that should “terrify” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak apologises for ‘calamity’ of infected blood scandal
Public inquiry finds British state guilty of ‘chilling’ and ‘pervasive’ cover-upFinancial Times - Business -
UK infected blood inquiry: key findings
Sir Brian Langstaff’s long-awaited report found failures by government departments and various parts of the NHSFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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‘They left nothing except junk’: My brother and his wife emptied our father’s house. It stands empty years after his passing. How can I make this right?
“The house’s tax payments remain two years behind, amounting to several thousand dollars.”MarketWatch - Business -
Billy Idol: ‘I stole the master tapes for Rebel Yell – and gave them to my heroin dealer’
The Generation X punk turned arena rocker answers your questions on near-misses in Hollywood, his overlooked electronic period and how Marc Bolan helped launch his career. Is it true that you stole the master tapes to the Rebel Yell album during a ...The Guardian - World -
Infected blood scandal: inquiry to call for prosecution of those responsible
Report from official inquiry due to present findings in what has been described as biggest treatment disaster in history of NHS. A long-awaited final report from the public inquiry into the infected blood scandal is expected to call for those ...The Guardian - World -
PM says 'day of shame' as he apologises to blood scandal victims
An inquiry concludes that thousands of people were failed repeatedly by the NHS and successive governments.BBC News - Top stories -
Infected blood inquiry finds ‘chilling’ cover-up of decades-long scandal
Sir Brian Langstaff accuses NHS, ministers and officials of ‘a lack of openness, transparency and candour’Financial Times - Business -
PM says ‘day of shame’ as he apologises to blood scandal victims
PM truly sorry as inquiry finds authorities covered up scandal and exposed victims to unacceptable risks.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak offers unequivocal apology for infected blood scandal
Prime minister says successive governments failed and vows to pay whatever it takes to compensate victims . Rishi Sunak declared Monday a “day of shame for the British state” as he apologised for the failures of successive governments over the ...The Guardian - World -
Sunak Apologizes After Damning Report on U.K. Infected-Blood Scandal
A nearly six-year inquiry found that the deaths of about 3,000 people and the infection of more than 30,000 others could have mostly been avoided.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
‘We are not expendable’: UK infected blood victims await justice
Final report of public inquiry will seek to bring closure to dark chapter of British medical history next weekFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK government set to pay billions to victims in blood scandal
Compensation expected to be announced after conclusion of seven-year public inquiry on MondayFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘My heart still hurts’: The personal sacrifice of revealing a K-pop scandal
Two journalists reveal how they bore the brunt of fans' anger after exposing K-pop's dark underbelly.BBC News - Top stories -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World -
‘He’s holding all the cards’: My mother, 86, has dementia. Her partner of 30 years is on the deed to her home. How can I gain control of her finances?
“I asked to be put on the deed to my mother’s home and I was met with a swift ‘no’ from her partner. He said that since he had paid off the mortgage, the house is his.”MarketWatch - Business -
Infected blood scandal prompts politicians to again say ‘never again’ | John Crace
‘We must make sure nothing like this happens again’, Rishi Sunak exclaimed. Except it will . Remember Hillsborough? Remember Grenfell? Remember the Post Office Horizon scandal? Of course you do. So you probably don’t have much faith in ...The Guardian - World -
Ask Shrimsley: how do I get my kids off their phones?
Google it! Just kiddingFinancial Times - Business -
‘I live in a slum’: My ex-husband knocked down, then rebuilt my home and left it in foreclosure. Now he refuses to pay alimony.
“He woke one morning and announced he was done.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I realised my tuition money was blood money,’ say Edinburgh hunger strikers
Activists demand university divests from Alphabet and Amazon over GazaFinancial Times - World -
My father ‘deliberately and hurtfully’ cut my late sister’s two kids out of his will. How can I ensure they get their fair share?
“How can I best do this in such a way that nobody is penalized from gift taxes and other costs?”MarketWatch - Business -
Infected Blood: Time for Answers
Jim Reed meets the families of children with bleeding disorders who were infected with HIVBBC News - Top stories -
‘My time has come!’: feminist artist Judy Chicago on a tidal wave of recognition at 84
On the eve of her UK retrospective Revelations, the veteran US feminist artist known for her large collaborative art installation pieces such as The Dinner Party – and for dividing the critics – is in celebratory mood. On-screen interviews can be ...The Guardian - World -
Trump Trial Judge Clashes With Defense Witness: 'Are You Staring Me Down Right Now?'
Prosecutors rested their case in Trump’s hush-money trial after four days of testimony by Michael Cohen, onetime fixer to the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
‘Our prenup stirred up resentment’: My husband, 62, lives in my home. I pay for his credit card, car loan, vacations and groceries. Now he wants to pool our assets.
“He has $1.2 million invested. I have close to $5 million in investments.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘My goal is to become a millionaire before leaving this world’: I’m retired and in my 70s. I have $768,000, but want $1 million. How do I achieve that?
“When I was young, I did not invest much for it to amount to anything, and then I had to use what I had saved.”MarketWatch - Business -
Are you a LAT couple enjoying living apart together?
One couple, two home addresses… it’s certainly tempting. A growing number of couples, a new report says, are Living Apart Together – “LAT.” So: this is when you maintain both a romantic relationship and your own private home, and it’s led by older ...The Guardian - World -
For good and bad, Jürgen Klopp gave Liverpool fans the time of their lives
German’s tenure has been littered with big lows but supporters will always cherish the big highs and a unique connection. It was a lovely spring afternoon in Liverpool. The sun was out, the temperature was high and, around Anfield, so were ...The Guardian - World -
My Twisted Path to a Meaningful Life
A bad night of partying left my body broken and nearly paralyzed. I let the pain shape me for the better.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment
Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Our children don’t have the discipline to manage their own money’: My wife and I have $4.5 million saved for retirement. How long will this last?
“It’s time we think of leaving a legacy for our two adult children.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m getting married but my father isn't invited. How can I ensure he doesn’t crash the wedding? | Leading questions
You can’t cordon off every weird dynamic on the big day, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But you can be clear you won’t accept trespasses without consequence. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI am getting married next year. ...The Guardian - World