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What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

20 May 2024

The infected blood report dominates the headlines at the start of the working week.


What is the infected blood scandal?

What is the infected blood scandal?

What is the infected blood scandal?

20 May 2024

It is widely regarded as the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.


Timeline of events leading up to the Infected Blood Inquiry

Timeline of events leading up to the Infected Blood Inquiry

Timeline of events leading up to the Infected Blood Inquiry

20 May 2024

People were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood and blood products between the 1970s and early 1990s.


The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

20 May 2024

The WikiLeaks founder faces extradition to the US over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.


Assange to face next stage of extradition legal battle at High Court

Assange to face next stage of extradition legal battle at High Court

Assange to face next stage of extradition legal battle at High Court

20 May 2024

Monday’s short hearing could be the WikiLeaks founder’s final UK bid for an appeal against extradition.


Infected blood community expecting to hear how much compensation they will get

Infected blood community expecting to hear how much compensation they will get

Infected blood community expecting to hear how much compensation they will get

20 May 2024

Some campaigners have been calling for redress for decades.


Infected blood report due decades after victims began campaigning for justice

Infected blood report due decades after victims began campaigning for justice

Infected blood report due decades after victims began campaigning for justice

19 May 2024

People were infected with contaminated blood and blood products between the 1970s and 1990s.


Activists who block roads could be forced to pay compensation, report suggests

Activists who block roads could be forced to pay compensation, report suggests

Activists who block roads could be forced to pay compensation, report suggests

19 May 2024

The proposal is expected to be contained in a report by Lord Walney, the Government’s independent adviser on political violence and disruption.


Park which inspired Sir David Attenborough becomes national nature reserve

Park which inspired Sir David Attenborough becomes national nature reserve

Park which inspired Sir David Attenborough becomes national nature reserve

19 May 2024

The naturalist and broadcaster said he has fond memories of visiting Bradgate Park as a child.


River Tyne death brings back memories of son who died in same area, father says

River Tyne death brings back memories of son who died in same area, father says

River Tyne death brings back memories of son who died in same area, father says

19 May 2024

Robert Hattersley, 13, from Crawcrook, died after getting into trouble at Ovingham on July 17 2022.


Infected blood scandal campaigners say fight ‘not over yet’

Infected blood scandal campaigners say fight ‘not over yet’

Infected blood scandal campaigners say fight ‘not over yet’

19 May 2024

Hundreds of those affected by the scandal gathered at Westminster on Sunday afternoon to mark the end of the Infected Blood Inquiry.


Embracing AI could save Government £40 billion a year, experts say

Embracing AI could save Government £40 billion a year, experts say

Embracing AI could save Government £40 billion a year, experts say

19 May 2024

A report by the Tony Blair Institute and Faculty said the scope and scale of the changes from AI will be vast.


King praises courage of allies on 80th anniversary of Battle of Monte Cassino

King praises courage of allies on 80th anniversary of Battle of Monte Cassino

King praises courage of allies on 80th anniversary of Battle of Monte Cassino

19 May 2024

Charles called for reflection on the courage of the men and women whose actions in central Italy enabled the landings in Normandy a few weeks later.


Tech firm creates purification system which makes canal water drinkable

Tech firm creates purification system which makes canal water drinkable

Tech firm creates purification system which makes canal water drinkable

19 May 2024

IF has created a miniature vapour compression distillation system without consumable parts or chemicals.


Robinson urges Heaton-Harris to meet ‘outstanding commitments’ before departure

Robinson urges Heaton-Harris to meet ‘outstanding commitments’ before departure

Robinson urges Heaton-Harris to meet ‘outstanding commitments’ before departure

19 May 2024

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced on Saturday that he would not be seeking re-election as an MP at the next general election.


UK and Finland to sign new agreement vowing support for Ukraine against Russia

UK and Finland to sign new agreement vowing support for Ukraine against Russia

UK and Finland to sign new agreement vowing support for Ukraine against Russia

19 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary and his Finnish counterpart will sign the Strategic Partnership at an event in London on Monday.


Reeves says ministers ‘gaslighting’ over inflation ahead of expected fall in CPI

Reeves says ministers ‘gaslighting’ over inflation ahead of expected fall in CPI

Reeves says ministers ‘gaslighting’ over inflation ahead of expected fall in CPI

19 May 2024

Labour said the average earner was £180 worse off than they would have been had wages kept pace with inflation since October 2021.


All Brixham homes affected by parasite promised safe water ‘as soon as possible’

All Brixham homes affected by parasite promised safe water ‘as soon as possible’

All Brixham homes affected by parasite promised safe water ‘as soon as possible’

19 May 2024

About 2,500 households in Devon are being told by South West Water to continue boiling their tap water before drinking it.


Ireland will ‘recognise Palestinian statehood’ despite reports of diplomatic row

Ireland will ‘recognise Palestinian statehood’ despite reports of diplomatic row

Ireland will ‘recognise Palestinian statehood’ despite reports of diplomatic row

19 May 2024

Simon Harris spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday.


Charity set up by Queen announces second series of reading podcast

Charity set up by Queen announces second series of reading podcast

Charity set up by Queen announces second series of reading podcast

19 May 2024

The first series of The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast was listened to in 158 countries.


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