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Government’s SAGE group’s role in coronavirus will be ‘downgraded’

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Government’s SAGE group’s role in coronavirus will be ‘downgraded’ and new Joint Biosecurity Centre will ‘take a more prominent role in co-ordinating response’ after months of behind the scenes wrangling with Number 10 Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) will now meet less frequently Joint Biosecurity Centre will be handed responsibility for stopping outbreaks But … Read more

SUV crash safety ratings to be downgraded if they damage smaller cars

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New crash test rules described as the ‘biggest change in a decade’ will see big vehicles – especially SUVs – have safety ratings downgraded if they cause significant damage to smaller cars in accidents, it has been revealed today. A new set of measures have been announced by testing body Euro NCAP and will be … Read more

Teacher died when 999 handler downgraded overdose call

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A young science teacher who called 999 after complaining she could barely walk died just hours later after an operator mistakenly advised her to make her own way to A&E, an inquest heard. Amber Hickford, 26, had said she was experiencing dizziness and blurred vision after falling into a bedside cabinet but her 999 call … Read more