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Maternity Review Finds 520 Deaths or Injuries at Hospital Trust
A review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust found 520 cases of avoidable harm. Several newspapers reported the findings and responses from health officials. Coverage also included political developments around Labour leadership and weather records.
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A review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust concluded that 520 babies and mothers died or suffered avoidable harm. The Daily Mirror reported the findings under the headline "Never again" and noted a statement from Health Secretary James Murray that nationwide changes would follow.
The Times stated that NHS leaders could face jail after the report showed they ignored serious failings for more than a decade. The Daily Mail described the trust as toxic and reported that some NHS bosses were shaped by self-protection rather than patient safety.
Several papers examined Andy Burnham's potential plans if he becomes prime minister. The Financial Times reported that Burnham is considering moving part of his operation to Manchester as part of a decentralisation agenda. The i Paper stated that Burnham would consider taking over England's sewage-dumping companies using a Paris model of public ownership.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Burnham fears a Blair-Brown-style split if he appoints Ed Miliband as chancellor.
" The Daily Express reported that campaigners led by shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride urged Burnham not to end the triple lock on state pensions. The Guardian reported that the UK registered its hottest June day on record as extreme heat affected Western Europe.
The Daily Star also highlighted the record temperature. The Independent promoted a documentary on attacks against LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. The Sun reported on England's scoreless draw against Ghana at the World Cup.
