Two women say they were raped during filming of dating show Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK), while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. The women, who outlined the allegations in a BBC Panorama documentary aired on Monday, claimed that Channel 4 programme did not do enough to protect them.
Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in Britain, according to a report, as Andy Burnham stakes a claim that he could replicate the city's revival nationwide. As the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, the Greater Manchester mayor has placed the city's economic performance at the heart of his campaign, describing Manchesterism as a political philosophy for a more interventionist approach to the economy.
A special information event for survivors of industrial and reformatory schools from Kerry and Cork will take place at The Brandon Hotel on May 27 (2pm), offering attendees the chance to access important updates and advice.
She said a review into contributor welfare was now under way and there were "limitations" on what she could say until this was complete in late summer. Ms Dogra added: "That said, I have watched the programme and heard the women's accounts which are very troubling. "Their distress is clear, and for that I am, of course, deeply sorry. "Welfare across all our programmes is hugely important to us, and is a primary concern."
The agreement, struck with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, makes the UK the first G7 nation to sign a comprehensive free trade pact with the bloc. It is the fifth major deal secured by Sir Keir Starmer's government, following accords with India, the United States, South Korea and a reset with the European Union.
Dr Kennedy told the hearing at Newry Crown Court she had prepared two reports on Eleanor Donaldson last October and May this year. She said in her opinion, given her mental condition, she would be unable to instruct her lawyers, follow the process or give evidence.
The survey of 706 Labour members found that 59pc would back Mr Burnham compared with 37pc for Sir Keir in a direct head-to-head race.
Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, will work with families, the government, the NHS and maternity organisations to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families", the Department of Health said. Welsh said her personal experience had "strengthened my determination to fight for safer, more compassionate maternity care for every family". The independent inquiry into failings at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, will be published in June.
