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What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

15 March 2023

Many of Wednesday’s papers cover Jeremy Hunt’s £4bn childcare bid to get parents back to work.


Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

15 March 2023

Quality of life was measured using five parameters: life satisfaction, wellbeing, happiness, subjective health and work stress.


Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

15 March 2023

The Match Of The Day host described accusations that he called northern voters ‘racist bigots’ as ‘outrageous’.


Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

15 March 2023

Four were arrested on suspicion of murder and a further two were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.


Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

15 March 2023

A major expansion of childcare support set to form a key part of Jeremy Hunt’s Budget package.


RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

14 March 2023

The Ministry of Defence stressed the ‘routine’ nature of the response, but it comes amid tensions between the West and Russia.


Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

14 March 2023

The three candidates appeared in a debate on the BBC on Tuesday.


Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

14 March 2023

Police officers could be seen inside, while around 100 protesters were outside with placards.


Teenager arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive material in High Wycombe

Teenager arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive material in High Wycombe

Teenager arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive material in High Wycombe

14 March 2023

Police and a bomb squad were called to the scene on Tuesday after a member of public reported concerns about a resident in the area.


Tenth man arrested in probe after shooting of senior detective John Caldwell

Tenth man arrested in probe after shooting of senior detective John Caldwell

Tenth man arrested in probe after shooting of senior detective John Caldwell

14 March 2023

DCI Caldwell was at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone. last month when he was shot a number of times.


Ian Wright says BBC management caused hot mess over Gary Lineker impartiality row

Ian Wright says BBC management caused hot mess over Gary Lineker impartiality row

Ian Wright says BBC management caused hot mess over Gary Lineker impartiality row

14 March 2023

The former England footballer joined fellow pundits – including Alan Shearer and Alex Scott – to walkout in solidarity with Lineker.


Chancellor to announce multibillion-pound childcare expansion, say reports

Chancellor to announce multibillion-pound childcare expansion, say reports

Chancellor to announce multibillion-pound childcare expansion, say reports

14 March 2023

A multi-billion pound expansion of free childcare for one-and-two-year-olds could form a surprise announcement in Wednesday’s Budget.


Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told

Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told

Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told

14 March 2023

Conservative MP Bob Blackman raised concerns on behalf of refugees who fled to the UK.


Joe Kennedy hears call from NI firms for ‘new economic Good Friday Agreement’

Joe Kennedy hears call from NI firms for ‘new economic Good Friday Agreement’

Joe Kennedy hears call from NI firms for ‘new economic Good Friday Agreement’

14 March 2023

US President Joe Biden’s special envoy took part in a roundtable business lunch in Washington DC


Author picks up young writer prize for novel about legacy of male violence

Author picks up young writer prize for novel about legacy of male violence

Author picks up young writer prize for novel about legacy of male violence

14 March 2023

Previous winners of the award, which comes with a £10,000 prize, include Normal People author Sally Rooney and Surge poet Jay Bernard.


Former Dreamboys boss who tried to kill wife dies in prison

Former Dreamboys boss who tried to kill wife dies in prison

Former Dreamboys boss who tried to kill wife dies in prison

14 March 2023

David Richards, 42, was sentenced to 27 years behind bars in January.


Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

14 March 2023

Holyrood Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the threat of further strike action in schools had been lifted after the NASUWT ballot.


What we know and what has been rumoured to be in the Budget

What we know and what has been rumoured to be in the Budget

What we know and what has been rumoured to be in the Budget

14 March 2023

Jeremy Hunt is due to give his first Budget speech on Wednesday but many details have already been briefed.


£250 million sewage penalties too high, says Environment Agency chairman

£250 million sewage penalties too high, says Environment Agency chairman

£250 million sewage penalties too high, says Environment Agency chairman

14 March 2023

Alan Lovell said £10-25 million would be more appropriate and would still hurt water companies.


Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

14 March 2023

One patient had to wait for almost an entire day outside of a hospital.


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