The NHS is facing a legal challenge over its data deal with controversial Silicon Valley firm Palantir, Sky News can reveal. Palantir, which has become notorious for its close ties to security services and immigration agencies in the United States, secured its first ever deal to handle NHS data in March last year for the nominal sum of £1. Legal group Foxglove announced today that it was bringing a court case against the health service to force it to reconsider the contract, which was extended in December 2020 and is now worth £23.5m. Government's failure to publish COVID contracts details was unlawful, High Court rules The lawsuit is the latest challenge over procurement during the pandemic, which has become a highly contentious topic in recent months, with critics accusing the government of favouring its own contacts. It comes as a batch of internal government emails uncovered by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and seen by Sky News reveal that … [Read more...] about NHS facing legal challenge over data deal with controversial Silicon Valley firm Palantir
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EOTB’s Ashley Cain shares sweet clip of baby daughter Azaylia sleeping on his chest after revealing her leukaemia has returned
On Tuesday he shared his heartbreak after receiving the news his baby daughter Azaylia's leukaemia had returned. And Ashley Cain took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a sweet clip with his six-month-old as she slept soundly on his chest at their home. The Ex On The Beach star, 30, doted on his daughter as she napped on him, and gave her a gentle peck on her head so as not to wake her. Doting: EOTB's Ashley Cain shared a sweet clip of baby daughter Azaylia sleeping on his chest on Wednesday, after revealing her leukaemia has returned Azaylia appeared to be very comfortable on her father's bare chest, and she was bundled up in a cosy black blanket. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'Our cherub turned into my dad!' Charlotte Dawson's baby son... Katie Price unveils son Harvey's new frog-themed clothing... 'All I've done is correct something that was wrong at my... James Argent, 33, receives his first dose of the... … [Read more...] about EOTB’s Ashley Cain shares sweet clip of baby daughter Azaylia sleeping on his chest after revealing her leukaemia has returned
Kids going back to school? Don’t worry it’s not too late to kit them out for the classroom (and it won’t break the bank!)
Is the end of homeschooling in sight? As schools prepare to reopen their doors, we think we heard a collective sigh of relief coming from parents and guardians all over the country! And it's good news for the children too who are no doubt excited to get back in the classroom, back with their friends and back in the playground. It's time to get them kitted out for life back in the classroom But if you feel like you've been caught on the back foot and aren't quite as ready in terms of all those school essentials as you would normally be, then never fear. There's still time to get the last minute uniform you need from Marks & Spencer AND it will be delivered safely, straight to your door. And while they might not look forward to swapping out tracksuits for smart trousers, the M&S range is designed with style in mind! So whether you need to kit them out head-to-toe or just need a few pieces to top up their options, M&S has got you covered with … [Read more...] about Kids going back to school? Don’t worry it’s not too late to kit them out for the classroom (and it won’t break the bank!)
Essential holiday questions answered – what you can and can’t book in UK and abroad
With Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally declaring the end of lockdown is firmly in our sights, many of us are desperate to book that long-awaited getaway. But just where and what can we do? Here are some of your holiday questions answered. When can we holiday at home? Domestic holidays will be allowed from April 12 - after Easter - although hotels and B&B’s will not open until at least May 17. When can we travel abroad? Foreign travel may also be given the go-ahead from May 17, although a review into restarting travel concludes on April 12. Depending on its findings, dates could change. Where can we go? Currently there are 33 countries on the high-risk list. Anyone travelling from these countries to the UK will need to quarantine in a government-approved hotel for ten days at a cost of £1,750. You will also need to take two coronavirus tests. It isn’t known how long this scheme will run for. Do you enjoy reading about politics? Sign up for all the … [Read more...] about Essential holiday questions answered – what you can and can’t book in UK and abroad
Daniel Prude verdict – Jury won’t indict Rochester cops over fatal ‘spit hood arrest’ of ‘mentally ill’ black man, 41
ROCHESTER police will not be charged in the death of Daniel Prude, a mentally ill Black man officers were seen on video placing a hood over his head as they pressed his body into the ground. Prude, 41, died in March days after his encounter with police was written off as a "drug overdose." However, after body camera footage worn by the officers was made public, outcries began over the police cover-up and potential killing of Prude. A grand jury declined to indict the officers even after New York Attorney General Letitia James put together what she considered the strongest case possible, but said the jury could not be persuaded the officers had committed a crime. It was only six months after Prude's death that the video was made public, with pressure calling for the officers involved to be disciplined for their actions. James was apologetic she could not push the jury to charge the officers. "I know that the Prude family, the Rochester community and communities across … [Read more...] about Daniel Prude verdict – Jury won’t indict Rochester cops over fatal ‘spit hood arrest’ of ‘mentally ill’ black man, 41