FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 46 | History Defined

English teaching unions to strike during Tory conference if pay deal rejected

Action could be directed at Rishi Sunak’s keynote speech, seen as vital in run-up to general election campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

‘It’s naive to think this is in the best interests of the NHS.’ How Big Pharma’s millions are influencing healthcare

Observer investigation shows drug company money flows through the NHS, raising questions about conflict of interest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023

Revealed: pharma giants pour millions of pounds into NHS to boost drug sales

Observer investigation raises concerns about the influence of drugs companies in shaping patient care in services that use their products

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023

North Carolina begins Carowinds roller coaster review after ‘rare’ crack found

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crack formed in one of the support pillars for the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds in North Carolina. The ride has been closed pending repairs.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Restaurants now charging up to £195 per person if you cancel your booking

There are a number of reasons you might cancel a restaurant booking, but some top ones will still bill you hundreds of pounds anyway

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says senior MP

KEIR Starmer’s Labour party has fallen under the control of a “right-wing, illiberal” faction undertaking a “witch hunt” against the left…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

‘It’s dead money’: almost all top British restaurants now charge for no-shows

Observer study shows award-winning venues impose fees of up to £375 a head for ticket cancellations

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Concern as a third of NHS mental health treatments shift online

Charities say some patients will struggle to access the help they need

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Sunak U-turn on wind farms in England draws wrath of green Tories

Prime minister under fire as government backtracks on plan for more onshore turbines to keep voters on side

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

‘Desperate and angry’ headteachers in England ready to join strikes in autumn

Unions ballot members about coordinated action that will lead to many more school closures

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023