Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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 -
PM says 'day of shame for British state' after blood scandal report
An inquiry into the treatment scandal identifies a catalogue of failures by the NHS and successive governments.BBC News - Top stories -
‘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 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 -
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 -
NHS and government covered up infected blood scandal, inquiry rules
PM truly sorry as inquiry finds authorities covered up scandal and exposed victims to unacceptable risks.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Infected Blood: Time for Answers
Jim Reed meets the families of children with bleeding disorders who were infected with HIVBBC News - Top stories -
High debt levels put Europe at risk of ‘adverse shocks’, ECB warns
‘Fiscal slippage’ leaves countries vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates, says central bankFinancial Times - World -
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Why thousands of NHS patients were given infected blood
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.BBC News - Top stories -
Families 'let down' over decades on infected blood -Shapps
Labour's Wes Streeting says "all parties" will take some "very heavy criticism" on the infected blood report.BBC News - Top stories -
Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps
Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
Infected blood inquiry to publish final report in seismic moment for victims
Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 years. The infected blood public inquiry is to publish its final report on the failings that led to the deaths of more than 3,000 ...The Guardian - World -
'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 -
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 -
‘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 -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Beware the Biden factor, Keir Starmer: you can govern well and still risk losing the country | Jonathan Freedland
Politics is about achieving things and telling a compelling story. But neither the president – nor Starmer – can match Trump’s gift for narrative. The smile was the giveaway. Asked whether he was “just a copycat” of Tony Blair at the launch of his ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Ex-ministers warn UK universities will go bust without higher fees or funding
Exclusive: Vice-chancellors suggest fee rise of £2,000 to £3,500 a year, but others say that is ‘politically impossible’. Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fastVice-chancellors and former ministers are warning that the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S. blocks imports from 26 more Chinese companies over forced labor concerns, and the U.S. pitches deal to ease sanctions on Israeli businessman in a quest for metals. Also, Microsoft asks hundreds of China-based AI staff to consider relocating ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are the Risks of Marijuana Overhyped or Undersold?
‘The psychiatric hospitals I oversee are consistently occupied by patients suffering from complications due to cannabis.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Morning Risk Report
Binance gets two compliance monitors in settlements with U.S. authorities, and JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon led bank CEOs to fend off tougher capital rules. Also, the U.S. fears undersea cables are vulnerable to espionage from Chinese repair ships.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
Authorities say human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970ABC News - Tech -
Britain risks throttling a golden goose
By restricting student visas, the UK is endangering its world-class university sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Agents of manipulation (the real AI risk)
Artificial agents will make our lives better. At the same time, these superpowers could easily be deployed as agents of manipulation.VentureBeat - Tech -
C.D.C. Warns of a Resurgence of Mpox
A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual men is regaining strength.The New York Times - World -
Desperate Biden must debate to win — but there are risks
Trump’s campaign has to guard against dirty tricks.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Why an uncertain world needs to take on more risk
Scarring from a series of shocks generates a defensive mindset that is holding back growthFinancial Times - World -
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.CBS News - World -
The Papers: 'Blood on their hands' and 'Fantastic 4'
The imminent findings of the infected blood inquiry and Man City's big win dominate front pages.BBC News - Top stories -
PM set to issue apology as blood inquiry findings published
More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal - and 3,000 have since died.BBC News - Top stories