Dad died after 34-hour wait for antibiotics
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for IV antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman ruled his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
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Marathon runner's fatal heart attack misdiagnosed as indigestion
Family of Kristian Hudson, 42, demand accountability after NHS staff dismissed his chest pain. Coroner says following guidance could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Man killed wife in psychosis after NHS discharge, inquest hears
A coroner found failings in a man's mental health care before he killed his wife with a hammer and took his own life. The couple's children criticise NHS services.
Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Phillips: Police sex crime failures are 'inexcusable'
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says a damning inquiry reveals critical police failings on violence against women. She demands urgent action to protect women and girls.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
BBC Boss Had 'Blind Spot' on Editorial Failings
Michael Prescott claims ex-BBC chief Tim Davie had a 'blind spot' on editorial issues but insists the broadcaster is not institutionally biased. Read the full story.
British survivors detail Chile park disaster failings
Exclusive accounts from British survivors of the Patagonia blizzard that killed five tourists reveal alleged systemic failings by park authorities and inadequate emergency response.
Johnson Faces Legal Action Over Covid Inquiry Findings
Damning Covid inquiry report blames Boris Johnson's government for 23,000 excess deaths. Bereaved families demand accountability and legal action. Read the full story.
Johnson faces legal action over Covid failings
Readers react as Boris Johnson faces legal action over the UK's delayed pandemic response. Many cite chaotic leadership, mixed messaging, and rule-breaking in Downing Street.
Covid Inquiry Slams 'Inexcusable' Government Failings
The official Covid Inquiry delivers a damning verdict on Boris Johnson's 'toxic' government, condemning delayed lockdowns that cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.
20lb bowel obstruction death in group home lawsuit
James Stewart, 41, died from a 20-pound bowel obstruction after staff at an Ohio group home allegedly ignored his worsening condition for weeks. His family calls the death 'entirely avoidable'.
Police Failures in Hannah Clarke Case Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland police questioned domestic violence victim's credibility even after her murder. Read the shocking new evidence.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
MPs Demand Inquiry Over Sara Sharif Failings
MPs call for a full parliamentary investigation after a damning review reveals systemic failures in child services that led to the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Read the full report.
Sara Sharif: Council failings revealed in tragic death
A damning report exposes how authorities were 'groomed and manipulated', missing 15 chances to save 10-year-old Sara Sharif from horrific abuse. Read the full investigation.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
Baby died after hospital sent him home with tummy bug diagnosis
A seven-week-old baby boy died after being sent home from hospital with a 'tummy bug' diagnosis, as a coroner raises serious concerns about NHS discharge procedures.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Met Police apologise after Baby P killer found with children
Scotland Yard issues formal apology after shocking revelation that child killer Peter Connelly, previously convicted for the death of Baby P, was discovered living with young children during police visits.
Southport killer's mental health assessment failings exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Southport attacker was discharged from mental health services merely six days before the fatal stabbing spree, raising serious questions about risk assessment procedures.
Families Demand NHS Discharge Failures Inquiry
Heartbroken families who lost loved ones after premature hospital discharges are demanding an urgent public inquiry into systemic NHS failures that they claim are costing lives.
Seven-Year NHS Ordeal: Mother's Plea for Help Dismissed
Exclusive: A desperate mother reveals her seven-year battle for an NHS diagnosis after repeatedly being dismissed by GPs, highlighting systemic failures in women's healthcare.
Judge's 16 child abuse rulings overturned in legal crisis
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
Rochdale grooming gang face long prison sentences
Five men from Rochdale have been convicted for their roles in a devastating child sexual exploitation ring that targeted vulnerable young girls in Greater Manchester.
Mother guilty of killing three-month-old daughter
A 31-year-old mother has been convicted for the killing of her three-month-old baby girl in a disturbing case that has shocked the community and raised serious questions about child protection.
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