Government plans to extend strike laws to doctors and nurses New rules on minimum service levels could come into force next year. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
‘Cowboy’ Rishi Sunak hit by new concrete crisis as it threatens pledge to cut NHS backlog Exclusive: Hospital buildings plagued by crumbling concrete are holding back progress on NHS waiting lists, health chiefs warn The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
‘National tragedy’: figures show large rise in people dying while on NHS waiting list Figures obtained by Labour show an estimated 120,695 people died in England while awaiting treatment The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Best flowers to sow in the fall – 16 beautiful blooms to start now for a spectacular display Now is the time to start growing these stunning perennials and annuals to bloom next year Homes & Gardens · Aug 30, 2023
Man jailed for ‘opportunistic’ rape of woman on Hastings beach Matthew Taylor was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after a trial, Sussex Police said. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
God’s Army Gathers in Fort Worth Self-described Christian nationalist prophets, an election conspiracist, and the wealthiest pastor in America collide for a week of right-wing politics. Texas Observer · Aug 4, 2023
Ministers urged to resolve NHS strikes that could cost ‘billions’ Exclusive: NHS Confederation boss says some trusts are losing £500,000 for every day that strikes over pay continue in England The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Consultants’ strike to put NHS care in England ‘at a standstill’, says top doctor Sir Stephen Powis says two-day strike over pay will cause most severe impact ever seen in the NHS as result of industrial action The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns Consultant doctors will be on strike for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday until 7am on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Health leaders warn NHS ‘struggling to catch its breath’ amid strikes Junior doctors and consultants are staging separate strikes this week. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
‘A future worth fighting for’: five health experts on the state of the NHS at 75 Ideas for improving standards of care include robotics, more time for GP consultations and a tax on salt The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
NHS health chiefs demand an ‘urgent’ plan to tackle the social care crisis Exclusive: ‘Government after government has put off the question of resolving the question of how we fund our social care system,’ warns Matthew Taylor The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
Younger voters turning away from the right as they age Generational change could impact the election fortunes of the Liberal National coalition with younger voters less likely to support the right as they age. AAP · Jun 28, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023 Young Australians far less likely than parents to shift to right as they age, report finds Coalition faces uphill battle in future because generation Z are seen sticking with progressive views in later life, thinktank says
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023 Junior doctors preparing to strike every month until next spring amid pay row If members vote to continue strikes, junior doctors will take to picket lines for three days a month, every month, until March 2024
Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023 Mental health group setting up committees in schools to 'change the culture' around mental health Pure Mental NI is setting up the committees in the hope that more young people will begin to talk about their mental health.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023 NHS chief warns of ‘enormous’ disruption as junior doctors’ announce strike Warning came as the health service urged people to try to stay safe in the warm weather during strikes
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 NHS chief warns of ‘enormous’ disruption ahead of junior doctors’ strike The warning came as the health service urged people to try to stay safe in the warm weather during strikes.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 Broken pledge over 40 new hospitals will leave NHS ‘crumbling’, ministers told Health experts and MPs criticise Steve Barclay’s delays to some projects and failure to offer sufficient funding
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 Police officer who invented web of lies about boyfriend abusing her escapes jail PC Amanda Aston used her specialist domestic abuse training to fabricate lies about her ex-partner Matthew Taylor, who was subsequently jailed for two months.
Wales Online · May 22, 2023 Police officer who lied about ex boyfriend who lost job spared immediate jail term Amanda Aston spun a 'web of lies' accusing him of controlling and coercive behaviour
Wales Online · May 15, 2023 NHS boss says focus on waiting lists means healthcare on 'endless hamster wheel' Matthew Taylor said more focus needed to be put into prevention
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 NHS in ‘endless hamster wheel’ due to PM’s focus on waiting lists – NHS leader One of Rishi Sunak’s key commitments is to ‘cut NHS waiting lists’.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2023 "I could earn the same at Aldi": Nurse explains why she's striking this weekend - but thinks hospitals will cope "It’s not like there’s not going to be any nurses around"