Other UK News In Brief

Cameron Home

Samantha Cameron has been discharged from hospital in Cornwall following the birth of her daughter Florence, a hospital spokesman has confirmed. The Prime Minister's wife spent three nights in the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro after giving birth by caesarean section earlier than expected. David Cameron spent three nights in the hospital alongside her. The couple's fourth child was born on Tuesday after Samantha Cameron went into premature labour during a family holiday in Cornwall.

Claudy Probed

It has emerged that the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) is in the process of contacting families of the 1972 Claudy bombing after a NI Police Ombudsman report found police, church and state colluded to protect Father James Chesney. The Catholic priest was never questioned by police despite being suspected of masterminding the atrocity. In a statement, the HET said it was contacting families "to offer to meet them and ask if they wish to become involved in a review of the case". "The HET has not completed a review and appreciates that the families had been awaiting the findings of the Police Ombudsman's inquiry, which they received on Tuesday." The Ombudsman's report found that the Claudy victims were "failed" by a "collusive act" between the RUC, the Government and the Church, "compromising" the investigation into the attack which killed nine people and injured dozens. Survivors and relatives of the Claudy victims have called for a fresh investigation into what happened.

Kenya Accolade

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has congratulated Kenya as it adopts a new Constitution. It was signed by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki earlier today in front of crowds of people and Mr Clegg said the Constitution offered the country a "renewed sense of confidence" commenting: "On behalf of the British people and government, I warmly congratulate Kenya on the promulgation of a new Constitution. This is a significant milestone and a proud time for Kenyans. It is also a memorable achievement for Kenya's Coalition Government. I commend the leadership shown by President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga, but also the many other Kenyans who have contributed over the years towards this historic moment."

Supermarket Sweep

Sainsbury's has announced that it has up to 115 opportunities on its graduate and placement programmes for the coming year, recruitment for which has now started. The retailer has up to 65 places available on its graduate scheme with a further possible 50 places available on the company's two paid placement schemes which are either a year long or eight weeks over the summer. Gwyn Burr, Sainsbury's Customer Service and Colleague Director, said: "We are thrilled that despite the challenging economic climate we can offer so many excellent opportunities for graduates and students. We're looking to recruit individuals that have the drive and passion to thrive in the fast paced and dynamic world of retail. In return for their hard work our graduates are given real responsibility and all the tools they need to make a real difference to our business."

Health Focus

The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and his Ministerial team have started a tour of England to hear first-hand the views of staff, patients and local communities on the NHS White Paper 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS'. This is part of the Department of Health's ongoing consultation process with third-party experts and patient groups. They will also be visiting health services already running on the some of the principles set-out in the White Paper to see how they build on the good work already been done to help drive up health outcomes to be amongst the best in the world. The White Paper set out ambitious plans to devolve power from Whitehall to patients and professionals.

Prison Break

A young offender who served time in London's Holloway Gaol has won an Adult Learners Week award after turning her life around and winning an apprenticeship at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant. Faaduma Hassan was not in education, employment or training when she was sentenced to three years and four months at Holloway aged 19, but with the help and guidance of the prison's staff, its Jobcentre Plus job club and the St Giles Trust, she successfully applied for the apprenticeship to train at the celebrity chef's famous restaurant in London. Jobcentre Plus arranged day release licenses and took Faaduma to the four interview stages she had to complete for the apprenticeship. Her passion for cooking shone through and she won the apprenticeship, which she began in September 2009 after being released on license. It changed Faaduma's prospects and on her release she studied for four days a week at Lewisham College and worked two days a week at the restaurant.

(BMcC/GK)