The health secretary has responded to the findings in the birth trauma report, which found good care is “the exception rather than the rule”. Victoria Atkins said she "completely gets it", referencing her own experience giving birth in an NHS ward. "I've spoken about my own experiences about having a baby on the NHS. I want to shine a light on all of this and with this report, but also with my own personal commitment and I have prioritised women's health and maternity services as one of the priorities of this government," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has questioned Labour's handing of deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs, calling for transparency. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says the government is trying to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has defended the government's plans to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, citing the need to curb smoking-related illnesses and alleviate strain on the NHS. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England Football Manager Gareth Southgate describes rumours surrounding the next Manchester United manager as “irrelevant” as he says his focus is on “having as successful a tournament with England as possible”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the West Midlands today, Mr Starmer said: "I know first-hand the importance of national security which is why I made such a commitment to the national security of our country."
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King Charles has handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William in a ceremony in Hampshire. It comes just two weeks after the King returned to public duties following his cancer diagnosis. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the "most dangerous time for generations" as he delivered his pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. Mr Sunak set out his vision for the next government, addressing issues including the Rwanda scheme, the environment, the education system and the economy.
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