British Isles
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:29
New PM and government changes
Rishi Sunak is the first British Asian prime minister and the youngest PM for over 200 years. During the past two weeks of Government ups and downs the parliament lunchtime church services continued with the themes…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:28
NHS strike ballot over pay and funding
Healthcare leaders have been quick to call on Mr Sunak to relook at nurses' pay amid nationwide strike ballots. Thérèse Coffey was removed as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and Steve Barclay was…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:27
University staff could strike
Over 70,000 university staff at 150 universities could strike after the University and College Union members voted 'yes' to strike action in two ballots. Both ballots saw the union deliver large turnouts that exceeded the necessary…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:27
Twindemic this year
NHS England says up to half of all hospital beds in England could be occupied by patients with respiratory infections. The warning came as NHS bosses set out details of its plans to help the health…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:26
Call for free school meals
Teaching organisations have asked the prime minister for free school meals to be given to children in households on universal credit. Jamie Oliver said the rule change would help 800,000 of the ‘most vulnerable’ children. However…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:25
Northern Ireland - children waiting to see consultants
In 12 months, there has been an 184% increase of children having to wait over four years on consultant waiting lists and waits are longer for children needing help with mental health issues, speech and language…