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‘Reasonable precautions’ could have stopped baby deaths

Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals.

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What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

The government has set out more details about its proposed cuts to disability benefits.

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Some claimants to lose out under benefits overhaul

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.

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Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacies are being advised to “work to rule” unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.

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Benefits reform will ensure fairness, minister says, as opponents criticise expected cuts

Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.

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Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

The inquiry’s chair says she has had similar requests from Letby’s legal team and Tory MP David Davis.

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Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

The inquiry’s chair says she has had similar requests from Letby’s legal team and Tory MP David Davis.

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Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma

The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

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Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma

The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

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Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma

The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

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