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Mesh harm victims press for a government-backed redress timetable
health1 month ago

Mesh harm victims press for a government-backed redress timetable

Women harmed by vaginal mesh implants across the UK are pressing the government to set a deadline for a funded, government-backed compensation scheme. Campaigners, including Sling The Mesh, plan to hand a letter to the prime minister at Downing Street urging urgent action on compensation, while in Northern Ireland victims report chronic pain and life-changing consequences. The Hughes Report recommended initial payments and a NI scheme, but the Department of Health says medical-device policy is reserved to Westminster and no timetable has been set for redress.

via BBC|
#compensation#downing-street#health
Epstein Revelations Put Europe in the Spotlight as U.S. Accountability Lags
world2 months ago

Epstein Revelations Put Europe in the Spotlight as U.S. Accountability Lags

Epstein file releases expose European officials with ties to the convicted financier, triggering resignations and investigations in the UK and Norway, while in the United States accountability remains more muted as lawmakers push for transparency and unredacted files; the disclosures also pull in high-profile business and tech figures, underscoring a stark gap between how allied governments and Washington respond to Epstein-linked scrutiny.

via Axios|
#downing-street#epstein#europe
McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment
politics2 months ago

McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as prime minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, saying he takes full responsibility for advising Peter Mandelson's appointment; Starmer defends him, Badenoch says the move was 'about time', and the Labour government now faces questions over leadership and who will fill the role next amid ongoing Mandelson-related controversy.

via BBC|
#downing-street#keir-starmer#labour-party
Tony Blair's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein During Premiership
politics6 months ago

Tony Blair's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein During Premiership

While serving as UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in 2002 at Downing Street, facilitated by Lord Mandelson, with discussions reportedly about politics, science, and international markets; the meeting occurred before Epstein's criminal convictions were known, and Blair's office states the meeting lasted less than 30 minutes and involved no subsequent engagement.

via BBC|
#downing-street#jeffrey-epstein#political-meetings
"From Grief to Action: How Losing My Best Friend Drove Me to Campaign for Change"
personal-story2 years ago

"From Grief to Action: How Losing My Best Friend Drove Me to Campaign for Change"

Jessie Ross, inspired by her best friend Ruby Fuller who died of blood cancer at 18, has dedicated herself to campaigning for stem cell donations and blood cancer research. Their close friendship, marked by love and shared interests in social justice and Taylor Swift, has motivated Jessie to continue Ruby's legacy. Despite the immense loss, Jessie channels her love for Ruby into volunteering with the blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan and has been invited to Downing Street to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization. Ruby's family and friends are fundraising for research into blood cancer in her honor.

via The Telegraph|
#blood-cancer#campaigning#cancer
UK Inflation Drops to 4.6%, Hitting Two-Year Low
economy2 years ago

UK Inflation Drops to 4.6%, Hitting Two-Year Low

UK inflation dropped more than expected in October, reaching a two-year low of 4.6% compared to the previous month's 6.7%. The decline was driven by decreases in housing and household services, as well as food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Bank of England, which aims to bring inflation down to its 2% target, recently kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25%. Economists believe that while the drop in inflation is positive, it is primarily due to falling energy costs and rising interest rates rather than government action. The decrease in inflation may prompt the central bank to maintain interest rates at its December meeting, but further progress towards the 2% target is expected to be gradual.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-england#consumer-price-index#downing-street
"Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's Festive Diwali Celebration at 10 Downing Street"
culture2 years ago

"Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's Festive Diwali Celebration at 10 Downing Street"

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, celebrated Diwali with their family at 10 Downing Street in London, lighting diyas and sharing the festivities on social media. Sunak's daughters also joined the celebration. Sunak also met with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who gifted him a Lord Ganesha statue and a cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli.

via NDTV|
#akshata-murty#celebration#culture
Global Leaders Celebrate Diwali with Joy and Unity
politicscultural-event2 years ago

Global Leaders Celebrate Diwali with Joy and Unity

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a special Diwali event at Downing Street, welcoming guests from the Hindu community. The celebration, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, was attended by a large number of people. Sunak also discussed progress on the Free Trade Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated Team India on their strong performance in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

via NDTV|
#diwali#downing-street#free-trade-agreement
"Global Solidarity: Vigil Held at Downing Street for Israel-Gaza Victims and Affected Jewish Communities"
international-affairs2 years ago

"Global Solidarity: Vigil Held at Downing Street for Israel-Gaza Victims and Affected Jewish Communities"

Crowds gathered for a vigil outside Downing Street in support of the victims of the Hamas attacks on Israel, with some holding up pictures of those affected and lighting candles. Rishi Sunak joined prayers at a north London synagogue, promising to keep the British Jewish community safe. Meanwhile, three arrests were made during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the Israeli embassy. The death toll in Israel has reached 900 since the surprise attack, while retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed almost 690. Israel has ordered a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, cutting off essential supplies.

via BBC.com|
#downing-street#gaza#hamas-attacks
Boris Johnson's Partygate Scandal Rocks UK Parliament.
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson's Partygate Scandal Rocks UK Parliament.

The UK parliament has voted to uphold a finding that Boris Johnson knowingly misled lawmakers when he said that Covid lockdown rules had been followed at all times in Downing Street while he was prime minister. The vote passed the House of Commons by 354 to 7. Johnson would have been sanctioned with a lengthy ban from parliament and denied a pass to access the building, a right afforded to former members of parliament. But Johnson has already stood down as an MP, so will neither serve the ban nor face the by-election that would have been triggered as a result of the ban.

via CNN|
#boris-johnson#covid-lockdown-rules#downing-street
Man involved in Downing Street collision arrested on separate charge.
crime2 years ago

Man involved in Downing Street collision arrested on separate charge.

The man who crashed his car into the gates of the British prime minister's residence in London was released pending further investigation into the incident, but was immediately rearrested on charges of making indecent images of children. The collision was not believed to be terror-related and no one was injured. The suspect will appear in court on Saturday for the unrelated charge.

via ABC News|
#arrest#crime#downing-street