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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Lady Justice Thirlwall's inquiry finds a "complete failure to protect babies" at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Key findings from the Lucy Letby inquiry have been recently published. Additionally, the UK is expected to see the state pension top £13,000 a year as wage growth slows to 3.9%. Other news includes tensions between Denmark and Russia following incidents involving a military helicopter.

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