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Posted onMichael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Samaritans Samaritans volunteer James Watkins says concerns over proposed branch closures are “falling on deaf ears” Hundreds of Samaritans volunteers say they will leave the suicide prevention charity if plans to close more than 100 branches are supported at a meeting this weekend. Some opponents of the changes fear an exodus…
Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
Posted onArchie MitchellBusiness reporter Getty Images Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The food and drink giant said specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not safe to be fed to babies. The batches were sold…
Last minute offer may avert next weeks doctor strike
Posted onNext week’s strike by resident doctors in England may be averted after ministers offered the British Medical Association a fresh deal. The doctors’ union has agreed to put the offer to members over the coming days – if they support it, the five-day walkout starting on Wednesday 17 December could be called off. The offer…
Jersey School Council meeting to focus on digital wellbeing
Posted onMinisters and school representatives are set to meet later for the first School Council Network in Jersey of the new term. The meetings, which take place up to six times a year, allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government. The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) said…
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Posted onGetty Images Michael Gove outside the Covid Inquiry after giving evidence on Monday, 10 March. Michael Gove has told the Covid inquiry it was “ludicrous” to suggest he tried to force through a deal for a new ventilator made by the electronics giant Dyson without proper safety checks. Emails show a senior official at the…
