Week 27 - Friday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Friday, 3 July 2026 - 1 hour 54 minutes
A review of HIQA's regulation of nursing homes recommends greater transparency, stronger oversight and a stronger focus on the lived experiences of residents following high-profile care failings.
New consumer protection laws mean people buying financial products online will have the right to speak to a real person instead of dealing solely with chatbots, while also cracking down on manipulative online sales tactics.
Calls are growing for a dedicated national response to drink spiking, with concerns that inconsistent reporting and a lack of clear medical protocols are leaving victims without adequate support.
