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Scenes in overcrowded A&E ‘not what anyone wants to see’ – Sajid Javid

Scenes in overcrowded A&E ‘not what anyone wants to see’ – Sajid Javid

Scenes in overcrowded A&E ‘not what anyone wants to see’ – Sajid Javid

08 June 2022

Sajid Javid was played a clip of a nurse speaking to the crowd of people in Harlow A&E, run by Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust in Essex.


Italy strike causes more chaos for UK air passengers

Italy strike causes more chaos for UK air passengers

Italy strike causes more chaos for UK air passengers

08 June 2022

Dozens of flights between the UK and Italy were cancelled on Wednesday, with easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways among the airlines affected.


‘Netflix NHS’ vision does not mean we will pay a subscription – Javid

‘Netflix NHS’ vision does not mean we will pay a subscription – Javid

‘Netflix NHS’ vision does not mean we will pay a subscription – Javid

08 June 2022

The Health Secretary was quizzed about his analogy likening the NHS to the now-defunct video store Blockbuster.


Talks planned in bid to avert rail strikes

Talks planned in bid to avert rail strikes

Talks planned in bid to avert rail strikes

08 June 2022

Fewer than one in five trains are expected to run if the action goes ahead.


Health Secretary ‘looking into’ ovarian cancer wording on NHS website

Health Secretary ‘looking into’ ovarian cancer wording on NHS website

Health Secretary ‘looking into’ ovarian cancer wording on NHS website

08 June 2022

Sajid Javid said ‘common sense and the right language’ should be used.


Price of plane tickets to jump this summer, Wizz Air says

Price of plane tickets to jump this summer, Wizz Air says

Price of plane tickets to jump this summer, Wizz Air says

08 June 2022

The airline said it will make a loss this quarter due to disruption at airports.


House prices hit record high in May but market shows signs of cooling

House prices hit record high in May but market shows signs of cooling

House prices hit record high in May but market shows signs of cooling

08 June 2022

An imbalance between supply and demand for properties remains the primary reason driving the climb in house prices, Halifax said.


Fire union chief not hopeful Grenfell inquiry will lead to change

Fire union chief not hopeful Grenfell inquiry will lead to change

Fire union chief not hopeful Grenfell inquiry will lead to change

08 June 2022

Matt Wrack said the inquiry has been a machinery for ‘kicking the can down the road’.


What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

08 June 2022

The front pages splash on the fallout of the Tory revolt against the Prime Minister and travel woes.


Charles to appoint Sir David Attenborough as Knight Grand Cross

Charles to appoint Sir David Attenborough as Knight Grand Cross

Charles to appoint Sir David Attenborough as Knight Grand Cross

08 June 2022

Sir David Attenborough will officially be made Knight Grand Cross days after featuring in the Platinum Jubilee concert.


Jim Seals of soft rock duo Seals and Crofts dies age 80

Jim Seals of soft rock duo Seals and Crofts dies age 80

Jim Seals of soft rock duo Seals and Crofts dies age 80

08 June 2022

Along with Darrell ‘Dash’ Crofts, the Texan was best known for hits including Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl and Get Closer.


Fireproof copy of The Handmaid’s Tale sells at auction for £103,000

Fireproof copy of The Handmaid’s Tale sells at auction for £103,000

Fireproof copy of The Handmaid’s Tale sells at auction for £103,000

07 June 2022

In a promotional video ahead of the sale, the Canadian author, 82, blasted the book with a flamethrower to test its fire-resistance.


Further disruption for travellers amid potential strike action in Italy

Further disruption for travellers amid potential strike action in Italy

Further disruption for travellers amid potential strike action in Italy

07 June 2022

Two Italian unions have called for nationwide airline crew strikes.


Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt

Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt

Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt

07 June 2022

The PM will take Commons questions after 148 Conservative MPs refused to back him in a vote of confidence


Rail union plans for largest industrial action in decades

Rail union plans for largest industrial action in decades

Rail union plans for largest industrial action in decades

07 June 2022

Strikes are scheduled to coincide with a number of major events, including concerts, test match cricket and the Glastonbury festival.


Family of Briton captured by Russian forces in Ukraine share emotional statement

Family of Briton captured by Russian forces in Ukraine share emotional statement

Family of Briton captured by Russian forces in Ukraine share emotional statement

07 June 2022

Relatives of Aiden Aslin, one of three men accused of being mercenaries for Ukrainian forces, have said they are working with the Foreign Office.


Many questions unanswered over death of student hit by train, parents say

Many questions unanswered over death of student hit by train, parents say

Many questions unanswered over death of student hit by train, parents say

07 June 2022

Connor Marron, 19, was found dead in north London at the start of the year.


Johnson pays tribute to Falklands War veterans

Johnson pays tribute to Falklands War veterans

Johnson pays tribute to Falklands War veterans

07 June 2022

The PM said the forces who liberated the islands had shown Britain was prepared to ‘stand up for what is right’.


Please choo-choo-choose Stockton for Great British Railways HQ, urges MP

Please choo-choo-choose Stockton for Great British Railways HQ, urges MP

Please choo-choo-choose Stockton for Great British Railways HQ, urges MP

07 June 2022

GBR will be a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways.


Social housing landlords who fail tenants face unlimited fines under new bill

Social housing landlords who fail tenants face unlimited fines under new bill

Social housing landlords who fail tenants face unlimited fines under new bill

07 June 2022

The Social Housing Regulation Bill will enable the regulator to inspect properties at 48 hours’ notice and issue unlimited fines.


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