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August 1, 2023

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak faces backlash for expanding fossil fuel reserves, drawing criticism from environmental groups and politicians. A GP in North Wales faces a misconduct hearing for missing over 400 patient referrals. The Home Office delays the transfer of asylum seekers to a controversial barge due to fire safety concerns. A retired miner is released from prison in Cyprus after a manslaughter conviction, and a woman is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of an 11-year-old."

UK Chancellor Faces Backlash for Expanding Fossil Fuel Reserves

Rishi Sunak's plan to authorize new drilling licenses and approve drilling at the Rosebank field has drawn criticism from environmental groups and politicians. Concerns are raised about the Conservative party's stance on green policies and its appeal to young voters.

GP in North Wales Missed Over 400 Patient Referrals, Faces Misconduct Hearing

Dr Sekela Mwambingu failed to refer patients in a timely manner, issued prescriptions to relatives without recording them, and allowed unauthorized staff to use pre-signed prescriptions. The GP has been placed under conditional registration for 12 months.

Home Office Delays Asylum Seekers' Move to Controversial Barge

Fire safety concerns have led to the delay of transferring asylum seekers onto the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland. Critics fear it could pose risks to vulnerable individuals and compare it to a "floating Grenfell."

Retired Miner Released from Prison in Cyprus After Manslaughter Conviction

David Hunter, who served 19 months for the death of his seriously ill wife, has been released. The judge emphasized that taking human life, even to relieve suffering, is a crime.

Woman Charged with Manslaughter in Connection with 11-Year-Old's Death

Jesmin Akter is charged with manslaughter and importing a regulated substance following the death of Fatiha Sabrin. The Metropolitan Police are supporting Fatiha's family, and the ongoing criminal proceedings should not be prejudiced.