The parents of a baby girl left severely brain damaged due to an NHS error at Great Western Hospital in Swindon have received a £35 million payout, one of the largest for maternity negligence in NHS history. The child developed sepsis and meningitis after staff failed to treat a common infection, with a 16-hour delay in administering antibiotics leading to her condition. The parents express gratitude for her survival but mourn the life opportunities lost, highlighting the need for routine testing for Group B Strep in pregnant women to prevent similar tragedies.
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Number of UK billionaires falls in this year’s rich list – who’s on it?
The Sunday Times Rich List for 2025 reveals a record decline in British billionaires, with the number dropping from 165 to 156. The Hinduja family tops the list with £35.3 billion, followed by the Reuben brothers (£26.87 billion) and Sir Leonard Blavatnik (£25.73 billion). The Weston family, known for their retail investments, ranks sixth with £17.75 billion, while the list also highlights the King’s wealth increase to £640 million, positioning him alongside Rishi Sunak and...
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