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Stormy waters could be ahead for recruitment of nurses and midwives – regulator

Stormy waters could be ahead for recruitment of nurses and midwives – regulator

Stormy waters could be ahead for recruitment of nurses and midwives – regulator

The Nursing and Midwifery Council warned that travel restrictions and the long-term impact of Covid-19 may impact recruitment.

Uber to launch commuter boat service in London

Uber to launch commuter boat service in London

Uber to launch commuter boat service in London

Branded vessels will operate on the River Thames between Putney and Woolwich later this summer.

Man charged with wounding two paramedics in knife attack

Man charged with wounding two paramedics in knife attack

Man charged with wounding two paramedics in knife attack

Paramedics Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were stabbed after being called to an address in Wolverhampton on Monday.

Clacton Pier is crowned 2020 Pier of the Year

Clacton Pier is crowned 2020 Pier of the Year

Clacton Pier is crowned 2020 Pier of the Year

The pier boasts many rides including a helter-skelter and an adventure golf course.

Boohoo hires QC to look into minimum wage claims that ‘shocked’ bosses

Boohoo hires QC to look into minimum wage claims that ‘shocked’ bosses

Boohoo hires QC to look into minimum wage claims that ‘shocked’ bosses

Workers at companies in Boohoo’s supply chain have allegedly been paid as little as £3.50 an hour.

Kate Garraway: Doctors don’t know how much better Derek can get

Kate Garraway: Doctors don’t know how much better Derek can get

Kate Garraway: Doctors don’t know how much better Derek can get

She said she had been told six times that Mr Draper was not ‘going to make it’.

Emerging evidence of Covid-19 airborne transmission – WHO

Emerging evidence of Covid-19 airborne transmission – WHO

Emerging evidence of Covid-19 airborne transmission – WHO

More than 200 scientists wrote an open letter to the agency urging officials to recognise the possibility of airborne transmission of Covid-19.

Johnny Depp facing second day of questioning in libel claim against The Sun

Johnny Depp facing second day of questioning in libel claim against The Sun

Johnny Depp facing second day of questioning in libel claim against The Sun

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains ‘linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes’

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains ‘linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes’

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains ‘linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes’

Experts found that even a modest increase of these foods as part of a healthy diet could help prevent Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity.

Study finds statins reduce risk of stroke or heart attack

Study finds statins reduce risk of stroke or heart attack

Study finds statins reduce risk of stroke or heart attack

The drugs, commonly used to lower people’s cholesterol, were found to cut the risk of people over 75 having a heart attack or stroke by a fifth.

Stamp duty holiday: Key questions answered

Stamp duty holiday: Key questions answered

Stamp duty holiday: Key questions answered

The costs associated with buying a house will come down.

JK Rowling joins high-profile figures voicing fears for free speech

JK Rowling joins high-profile figures voicing fears for free speech

JK Rowling joins high-profile figures voicing fears for free speech

In an open letter, prominent arts identities warned against so-called cancel culture.

What the papers say – July 8

What the papers say – July 8

What the papers say – July 8

The economy, celebrities in court and a sad dog lead the front pages on Wednesday.

Free hospital parking to continue only for certain groups as pandemic eases

Free hospital parking to continue only for certain groups as pandemic eases

Free hospital parking to continue only for certain groups as pandemic eases

The British Medical Association has hit out at the move to reintroduce charges while the pandemic is still being fought.

Ministers lack ‘robust’ plan to ensure future PPE supply, MPs warn

Ministers lack ‘robust’ plan to ensure future PPE supply, MPs warn

Ministers lack ‘robust’ plan to ensure future PPE supply, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has called for urgent action amid fears of a second wave of Covid-19.

Sunak to unveil £2bn youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

Sunak to unveil £2bn youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

Sunak to unveil £2bn youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

The Government is facing pressure to assist those who are most vulnerable to the effects of a financial crisis.

Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19

Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19

Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19

The Prime Minister had suggested ‘too many’ care homes failed to follow procedures.

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