Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry ReutersCopyright: Reuters It has taken decades to get to this point – and that has been a big frustration for campaigners. In other countries – from France to Japan – investigations into the medical disaster were completed many years ago. In some cases,… Continue reading Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry

Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour

Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 45 minutes ago Labour is leaving absolutely nothing to chance. With four consecutive general election defeats tattooed across its psychology, it is a party now burning with a determination to do what history tells us it manages… Continue reading Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour

Period trackers ‘coercing’ women into sharing risky information

Period trackers ‘coercing’ women into sharing risky information Getty Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Tom Singleton Technology reporter 7 minutes ago Female health monitoring apps are putting women at risk by “coercing” them into disclosing – and then poorly handling – highly sensitive data, according to new research. The study examined the privacy policies and data… Continue reading Period trackers ‘coercing’ women into sharing risky information

Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places

Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places PA Media By Chris Mason & Jennifer McKiernan Politics team, BBC News Some court appearances will be delayed as part of an emergency measure because of prison overcrowding. The aim is to better manage the flow of cases through magistrates’ courts, the custody service and prisons in… Continue reading Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places