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What the papers say – April 4

What the papers say – April 4

What the papers say – April 4

03 April 2023

Sentencing of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer takes centre stage on front pages.


Gwyneth Paltrow’s US lawsuit helped ‘humanise celebrities’, says jury foreman

Gwyneth Paltrow’s US lawsuit helped ‘humanise celebrities’, says jury foreman

Gwyneth Paltrow’s US lawsuit helped ‘humanise celebrities’, says jury foreman

03 April 2023

Last week the Oscar-winning actress won the civil lawsuit, brought by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson over a ski collision in 2016.


Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

03 April 2023

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.


Nigel Lawson: Margaret Thatcher’s ‘unassailable’ chancellor who quit in acrimony

Nigel Lawson: Margaret Thatcher’s ‘unassailable’ chancellor who quit in acrimony

Nigel Lawson: Margaret Thatcher’s ‘unassailable’ chancellor who quit in acrimony

03 April 2023

Chancellor from 1983 to 1989, he was widely credited with winning the 1987 election for the government through the success of his economic strategy.


Rishi Sunak says Nigel Lawson was an ‘inspiration’ to Tory politicians

Rishi Sunak says Nigel Lawson was an ‘inspiration’ to Tory politicians

Rishi Sunak says Nigel Lawson was an ‘inspiration’ to Tory politicians

03 April 2023

Tributes flooded in for the leading Brexiteer after his reported death on Monday.


Simon Harris says Garda protest during Joe Biden visit would be ‘unhelpful’

Simon Harris says Garda protest during Joe Biden visit would be ‘unhelpful’

Simon Harris says Garda protest during Joe Biden visit would be ‘unhelpful’

03 April 2023

A Garda union held a recent protest by off-duty members over a rostering arrangement that began during the Covid pandemic.


Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his death

Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his death

Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his death

03 April 2023

The former MP and leading Brexiteer served in Margaret Thatcher’s government and sat in the House of Lords until his retirement in December.


Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

03 April 2023

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.


Union urges local government members to reject 5% pay offer

Union urges local government members to reject 5% pay offer

Union urges local government members to reject 5% pay offer

03 April 2023

Council workers across Scotland have been offered a 5% pay increase from this April with an additional increase from January 2024.


Councils seeking ‘urgent’ answers from Government over site for asylum seekers

Councils seeking ‘urgent’ answers from Government over site for asylum seekers

Councils seeking ‘urgent’ answers from Government over site for asylum seekers

03 April 2023

Councils for the Bexhill area are seeking information on how to respond to residents’ queries about plans for the former Northeye prison.


Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new Government water plan

Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new Government water plan

Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new Government water plan

03 April 2023

Ministers also want unlimited penalties for water companies that dump sewage and investment in restoration projects.


Accused did not show ‘much reaction’ on being told wife was dead, court hears

Accused did not show ‘much reaction’ on being told wife was dead, court hears

Accused did not show ‘much reaction’ on being told wife was dead, court hears

03 April 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, is accused of murdering Fawziyah Javed, 31, in September 2021 by pushing her from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. He denies the charge.


Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study

Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study

Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study

03 April 2023

Experts across the world are determined to slow down the rise in AMR, which is partly fuelled by unnecessary use of antibiotics.


Olivia family say life sentence has begun as killer handed at least 42 years

Olivia family say life sentence has begun as killer handed at least 42 years

Olivia family say life sentence has begun as killer handed at least 42 years

03 April 2023

Thomas Cashman refused to appear in the dock to be sentenced to life imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court on Monday.


NHS should abolish raft of national targets, Patricia Hewitt review says

NHS should abolish raft of national targets, Patricia Hewitt review says

NHS should abolish raft of national targets, Patricia Hewitt review says

03 April 2023

The former Labour health secretary was commissioned by the Government to examine the future of the health service.


Disabled woman died days after being dropped by care home workers, inquest told

Disabled woman died days after being dropped by care home workers, inquest told

Disabled woman died days after being dropped by care home workers, inquest told

03 April 2023

Lyn Parker, 64, fell after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021.


RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon joins cast of Doctor Who

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon joins cast of Doctor Who

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon joins cast of Doctor Who

03 April 2023

Returning showrunner Russell T Davies welcomed the drag artist as the ‘biggest star of all’.


Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

03 April 2023

The Health and Safety Executive recommended restricting the use of PFAS in foam as well as consumer products likely to lead to pollution.


Former soldier jailed for 14 years for raping woman he had offered to help home

Former soldier jailed for 14 years for raping woman he had offered to help home

Former soldier jailed for 14 years for raping woman he had offered to help home

03 April 2023

Sam Evans, 29, targeted his victim, whom he recognised from a dating app.


Campaign to find ‘unsung heroes’ 60 years after end of National Service

Campaign to find ‘unsung heroes’ 60 years after end of National Service

Campaign to find ‘unsung heroes’ 60 years after end of National Service

03 April 2023

The Royal British Legion estimates that hundreds of thousands of conscripts are still alive, aged between 80 and 97.


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