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Unions angry at pay awards for public sector workers

Unions angry at pay awards for public sector workers

Unions angry at pay awards for public sector workers

19 July 2022

One union official warns of co-ordinated industrial action.


Doctors to get training in women’s health under new Government strategy

Doctors to get training in women’s health under new Government strategy

Doctors to get training in women’s health under new Government strategy

19 July 2022

Some 84% of people who responded to a Government consultation said women often feel ignored or not listened to.


Ceremonial guards withdrawn from positions in midday sun as London baked

Ceremonial guards withdrawn from positions in midday sun as London baked

Ceremonial guards withdrawn from positions in midday sun as London baked

19 July 2022

Troops were spotted looking red in the face and sweating while standing watch in their heavy ceremonial uniforms and helmets.


Who is still in the race to be the UK’s next prime minister?

Who is still in the race to be the UK’s next prime minister?

Who is still in the race to be the UK’s next prime minister?

19 July 2022

Here are the candidates left in the Tory leadership contest following the penultimate round of voting.


UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time with transport chaos and fires

UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time with transport chaos and fires

UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time with transport chaos and fires

19 July 2022

New record temperature of 40.3C were provisionally recorded as scientists warned it would be ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change.


Doncaster’s residents brave unprecedented temperatures

Doncaster’s residents brave unprecedented temperatures

Doncaster’s residents brave unprecedented temperatures

19 July 2022

Temperatures hovered around the 40C mark in the city.


At least 13 dead after going into open water during heatwave

At least 13 dead after going into open water during heatwave

At least 13 dead after going into open water during heatwave

19 July 2022

The Royal Life Saving Society encourages people to swim at supervised sites.


Ultra-processed foods ‘make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals’

Ultra-processed foods ‘make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals’

Ultra-processed foods ‘make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals’

19 July 2022

Around 75% of calories across all types of school lunches came from ultra-processed foods such as bread, snacks and sugary drinks, a study found.


Government confirms ‘unacceptable’ 5% pay rise for experienced teachers

Government confirms ‘unacceptable’ 5% pay rise for experienced teachers

Government confirms ‘unacceptable’ 5% pay rise for experienced teachers

19 July 2022

Teachers’ leaders have described the rise for experienced teachers as ‘unacceptable’, with strikes possibly going ahead in autumn.


Bigger interest rate hike ‘among the choices’ at next BoE meeting, Governor says

Bigger interest rate hike ‘among the choices’ at next BoE meeting, Governor says

Bigger interest rate hike ‘among the choices’ at next BoE meeting, Governor says

19 July 2022

Governor Andrew Bailey is expected to say that a 50 basis point rise – from 1.25% to 1.75% – would be one of the options.


Farmers install misting system and carry out extra checks on cattle amid heatwave

Farmers install misting system and carry out extra checks on cattle amid heatwave

Farmers install misting system and carry out extra checks on cattle amid heatwave

19 July 2022

A Yorkshire farmer was inspired to set up a water-spraying system after seeing similar approaches in hot countries including Israel, the US and Italy.


NHS in England ‘could face shortfall of almost 40,000 nurses by 2024’

NHS in England ‘could face shortfall of almost 40,000 nurses by 2024’

NHS in England ‘could face shortfall of almost 40,000 nurses by 2024’

19 July 2022

Under a pessimistic scenario, the health service will need an additional 140,000 nurses by 2031, according to new analysis.


Public sector pay rises announced

Public sector pay rises announced

Public sector pay rises announced

19 July 2022

NHS staff will receive at least £1,400 but unions say it amounts to a real terms pay cut.


Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year

Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year

Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year

19 July 2022

The highest daily total so far in 2022 was recorded on April 13 when 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats.


Royal Mail workers vote to strike over pay

Royal Mail workers vote to strike over pay

Royal Mail workers vote to strike over pay

19 July 2022

The CWU said there was unprecedented support for industrial action.


Drivers warned over busiest summer getaway in at least eight years

Drivers warned over busiest summer getaway in at least eight years

Drivers warned over busiest summer getaway in at least eight years

19 July 2022

The RAC said an estimated 18.8 million leisure trips are planned in the UK between Friday and Monday.


Boy, 11, dies in bike crash at race track

Boy, 11, dies in bike crash at race track

Boy, 11, dies in bike crash at race track

19 July 2022

Emergency services attended but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.


Transport Secretary insists Britain must be ready for more extreme weather

Transport Secretary insists Britain must be ready for more extreme weather

Transport Secretary insists Britain must be ready for more extreme weather

19 July 2022

On Tuesday, London Heathrow saw a provisional high of 40.2C.


Grenfell: ‘Selfless’ resident died after checking on another family during fire

Grenfell: ‘Selfless’ resident died after checking on another family during fire

Grenfell: ‘Selfless’ resident died after checking on another family during fire

19 July 2022

Danny Friedman QC gave presentations to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry relating to Khadija Khalloufi, who died in the fire aged 52.


Supreme Court to hear arguments in indyref2 case

Supreme Court to hear arguments in indyref2 case

Supreme Court to hear arguments in indyref2 case

19 July 2022

The Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday that it had refused an application from Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart QC.


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