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Government set to break promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 – report

Government set to break promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 – report

Government set to break promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 – report

16 July 2023

Just 32 of the projects intended to fix NHS buildings are expected to be completed by the end of the decade.


Royal Mail wins contract for collection and delivery of passports

Royal Mail wins contract for collection and delivery of passports

Royal Mail wins contract for collection and delivery of passports

16 July 2023

The contract also includes the delivery of internal mail between HM Passport Office offices and other Government offices.


Princess Charlotte arrives for first Wimbledon visit to see men’s singles final

Princess Charlotte arrives for first Wimbledon visit to see men’s singles final

Princess Charlotte arrives for first Wimbledon visit to see men’s singles final

16 July 2023

She held the Princess of Wales’ hand and walked ahead of Prince George and the Prince of Wales to reach the Players’ Lawn upon first arriving in SW19.


Terror compensation system ‘broken’ and claims process ‘unfair’, say survivors

Terror compensation system ‘broken’ and claims process ‘unfair’, say survivors

Terror compensation system ‘broken’ and claims process ‘unfair’, say survivors

16 July 2023

More than 130 terror attack survivors were surveyed for a new report.


Firefighters continue to tackle Brighton hotel blaze amid ‘difficult conditions’

Firefighters continue to tackle Brighton hotel blaze amid ‘difficult conditions’

Firefighters continue to tackle Brighton hotel blaze amid ‘difficult conditions’

16 July 2023

Fire engines remained outside the hotel on Sunday morning, with plumes of smoke billowing into the air.


NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

16 July 2023

The former prime minister highlighted ‘terrible’ waiting times and post-pandemic pressures and urged more private sector involvement.


Prospects of UK-US free trade agreement ‘very low’, says Business Secretary

Prospects of UK-US free trade agreement ‘very low’, says Business Secretary

Prospects of UK-US free trade agreement ‘very low’, says Business Secretary

16 July 2023

Conservative MPs have described an FTA with the US as the ‘greatest prize of all’.


Labour will always want to invest in public services, says Starmer

Labour will always want to invest in public services, says Starmer

Labour will always want to invest in public services, says Starmer

16 July 2023

The Labour leader reaffirmed his defence of the party’s focus on economic responsibility but said it will not hinder ‘bold and reforming’ policies.


Met Police ‘passed victims’ data to Facebook via online tracking tool’

Met Police ‘passed victims’ data to Facebook via online tracking tool’

Met Police ‘passed victims’ data to Facebook via online tracking tool’

16 July 2023

The Observer reported that data was sent despite apparently being secure.


RMT boss Mick Lynch ‘has not met Government minister since January’

RMT boss Mick Lynch ‘has not met Government minister since January’

RMT boss Mick Lynch ‘has not met Government minister since January’

16 July 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will strike on July 20, 22 and 29.


Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

16 July 2023

Guidance for schools in England is expected to be published this week.


New host to replace Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics show announced

New host to replace Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics show announced

New host to replace Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics show announced

16 July 2023

The programme returns in September after summer recess.


Loveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take off

Loveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take off

Loveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take off

16 July 2023

The group said AI paved the way for its launch in Germany and will help it achieve its aim to become Europe’s biggest package holiday provider.


Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

16 July 2023

Comedian Jon Harvey will stand as Count Binface and plans to repeal Boris Johnson’s nominations if he is elected as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.


Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

16 July 2023

The deputy opposition leader is ‘not for nationalising something that is going to cost us a load of money’.


What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

16 July 2023

A wide range of stories appear on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Trawlers to be fitted with cameras to monitor catch sizes

Trawlers to be fitted with cameras to monitor catch sizes

Trawlers to be fitted with cameras to monitor catch sizes

16 July 2023

All those over 24 metres in English waters will be fitted with tracking and recording gear to ensure they are not overfishing.


Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

16 July 2023

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.


Uxbridge Tory candidate fears it will be ‘challenging’ to win by-election

Uxbridge Tory candidate fears it will be ‘challenging’ to win by-election

Uxbridge Tory candidate fears it will be ‘challenging’ to win by-election

16 July 2023

Conservative councillor Steve Tuckwell is keen to remind voters that his name, not Boris Johnson’s, will be on the ballot paper.


‘Hugely disappointing for top football clubs to have gambling logos on shirts’

‘Hugely disappointing for top football clubs to have gambling logos on shirts’

‘Hugely disappointing for top football clubs to have gambling logos on shirts’

16 July 2023

Seven Premier League clubs will have gambling companies as their main shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 season while two will have them on their sleeves.


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