The long road to justice for infected blood scandal victims

The long road to justice for infected blood scandal victims
Interim compensation will be paid to victims before the inquiry concludes in 2023
Liz Truss says British workers lack ‘skill’ in leaked audio

Liz Truss says British workers lack ‘skill’ in leaked audio
Foreign secretary under fire for ‘effectively branding British workers as lazy’
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17 August 2022Truss under fire over recording
Truss under fire over recording
Tory leadership contender Liz Truss has come under fire for suggesting British workers are lazy in comments made in a leaked voice note. During the re…
Age UK warns of elderly deaths
Age UK warns of elderly deaths
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have been warned that “unprecedented numbers” of pensioners may die in their homes this winter unless the next PM does more …
Scandal victims to get £100k
Scandal victims to get £100k
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Cyclists could face speed limits
Cyclists could face speed limits
The transport secretary has called for cyclists to be fined for breaking speed limits in residential areas. Speaking to The Times, Grant Shapps said “…
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Next Tory leader odds and polls: who will replace Boris Johnson?
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Pros and cons: going to university
Pro: greater earning potential
Pro: greater earning potential
According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), graduates can expect to earn more on average than non-graduates over the course of their c…
Con: student debt
Con: student debt
Deciding whether or not to go to university is a big choice, said the London Evening Standard, not least because of “how much university costs”.
Wh…
Pro: greater job choice
Pro: greater job choice
As well as increasing earnings, a degree also opens up greater opportunities and choice in the job market.
“Gaining a university degree in your are…
Con: ‘worthless’ degrees
Con: ‘worthless’ degrees
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