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What the papers say – August 17

What the papers say – August 17

What the papers say – August 17

17 August 2023

The Lionesses advancing into Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final dominates Britain’s papers.


Pupils in Northern Ireland to receive A-level results

Pupils in Northern Ireland to receive A-level results

Pupils in Northern Ireland to receive A-level results

16 August 2023

Results in the region are expected to dip slightly this year.


Rishi Sunak hopes Britons will feel better off next year despite recession fears

Rishi Sunak hopes Britons will feel better off next year despite recession fears

Rishi Sunak hopes Britons will feel better off next year despite recession fears

16 August 2023

The PM’s remarks came after the Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.8% in July, down from 7.9% in June.


Calls for a bank holiday if Lionesses win World Cup final

Calls for a bank holiday if Lionesses win World Cup final

Calls for a bank holiday if Lionesses win World Cup final

16 August 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was among those lending his voice to the campaign.


MP urges public wanting answers about Crooked House pub to ‘be patient’

MP urges public wanting answers about Crooked House pub to ‘be patient’

MP urges public wanting answers about Crooked House pub to ‘be patient’

16 August 2023

The Crooked House pub, which was gutted by fire and then demolished, will ‘rise from the ashes’, MP Marco Longhi said on Wednesday.


UK economy set for £185m boost over World Cup final weekend – analysis

UK economy set for £185m boost over World Cup final weekend – analysis

UK economy set for £185m boost over World Cup final weekend – analysis

16 August 2023

A fifth of viewers are expected to head to a local pub, bar or restaurant to watch the Lionesses’ match against Spain on Sunday.


Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence linked to major PSNI data breach

Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence linked to major PSNI data breach

Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence linked to major PSNI data breach

16 August 2023

A 39-year-old man is being held on suspicion of being in possession of information likely to be of use to terrorists following a search.


Number of hospital appointments cancelled due to strikes nears one million

Number of hospital appointments cancelled due to strikes nears one million

Number of hospital appointments cancelled due to strikes nears one million

16 August 2023

The next strike to affect the NHS in England is due to begin on August 24.


Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading

Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading

Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading

16 August 2023

This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say,


Mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

Mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

Mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

16 August 2023

Rohan Godhania, 16, suffered irreversible brain damage as a result of an undiagnosed rare disease.


British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed

British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed

British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed

16 August 2023

The matter is under investigation by the economic crime command of the Metropolitan Police.


Morning after pill more effective when taken with anti-inflammatory – study

Morning after pill more effective when taken with anti-inflammatory – study

Morning after pill more effective when taken with anti-inflammatory – study

16 August 2023

Researchers looked at the effect of women taking levonorgestrel and piroxicam together.


Harry’s Heart Of Invictus series release date revealed by Netflix

Harry’s Heart Of Invictus series release date revealed by Netflix

Harry’s Heart Of Invictus series release date revealed by Netflix

16 August 2023

The docu-series will follow competitors from around the world on their journey to the Games.


Ant and Dec, Paddington and Nigella all congratulate ‘fabulous’ Lionesses

Ant and Dec, Paddington and Nigella all congratulate ‘fabulous’ Lionesses

Ant and Dec, Paddington and Nigella all congratulate ‘fabulous’ Lionesses

16 August 2023

The England team’s impressive performance caught the attention of a number of well-known faces in the UK.


Prime Minister rules out referendum on 2050 net zero pledge

Prime Minister rules out referendum on 2050 net zero pledge

Prime Minister rules out referendum on 2050 net zero pledge

16 August 2023

The Conservative Party leader said he thought ‘most people’ are committed to net zero but want it to be achieved ‘in a pragmatic way’.


Sixth person arrested in murder probe after man shot dead in Warwickshire

Sixth person arrested in murder probe after man shot dead in Warwickshire

Sixth person arrested in murder probe after man shot dead in Warwickshire

16 August 2023

The six suspects – four men and two women – have been released on bail as enquiries continue.


Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

16 August 2023

Wages will now rise by 12.4% in 2023-24, with Scottish ministers further guaranteeing increases in line with inflation until at least 2026-27.


Endangered cheetahs arrive at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Endangered cheetahs arrive at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Endangered cheetahs arrive at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

16 August 2023

Darcy was transported from Ireland whereas Brooke was brought from a facility in Bristol.


Thunderstorm on way but temperatures to soar for end of summer holidays

Thunderstorm on way but temperatures to soar for end of summer holidays

Thunderstorm on way but temperatures to soar for end of summer holidays

16 August 2023

A yellow heat-health alert from the UK Health Security Agency is already in place until Saturday at 9am.


Unions ‘gravely disturbed’ by findings of report into RTE financial practices

Unions ‘gravely disturbed’ by findings of report into RTE financial practices

Unions ‘gravely disturbed’ by findings of report into RTE financial practices

16 August 2023

The NUJ said there had been ‘an arrow through the heart of the relationship between management and staff’.


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