Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter

Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter

Winter support for rough sleepers has been cut due to Covid guidelines, the BBC has heard, as charities warn many people have nowhere to stay. Thousands have been found homes since the start of the pandemic, following the government’s ‘Everyone In’ campaign. But the charity, Shelter, says councils are now denying people accommodation who aren’t … Read more

Mahagathbandhan finalises seat sharing for Bihar polls; RJD bags 144, Congress 70, Left 29 seats

Mahagathbandhan finalises seat sharing for Bihar polls; RJD bags 144, Congress 70, Left 29 seats

Under the seat-sharing arrangement finalised by the Mahagathbandhan, the RJD would contest on 144 seats, Congress on 70 seats and the Left parties on 29 seats. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav declaring the Mahagathbandhan’s seat-sharing arrangement at a press conference in Patna on Saturday. (Photo: ANI) The Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance in Bihar has finally settled … Read more

Patients left ‘in limbo’ by NHS virus response

Patients left ‘in limbo’ by NHS virus response

Image copyright Getty Images The stress and anxiety caused to patients by “poor communication” from NHS bodies in England during the Covid pandemic has been criticised by MPs. While recognising the huge burden placed on the NHS, their report said cancelled treatments and surgery had left some “in limbo” and others “too scared” to seek … Read more