Independent – Urgent operations hit by Covid staffing crisis
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Lead Story
Urgent operations hit by Covid staffing crisis
The Independent reports on the clearing of the so-called ‘Colston 4’ being cleared of criminal damage – after the four were arrested for bringing down a statue of Edward Colston in Bristol during the BLM protests. ‘Justice is Done’ is the headline along with a picture.
The papers main story is on urgent operations being delayed as the NHS is being stretched due to rising Covid cases.
Today's Headlines
Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire
Martin Lewis’s money advice service has issued a three-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard shoppers not to miss out on valuable deals as vouchers worth million of pounds worth will soon expire. Customers are urged to act should act as vouchers worth £18m go out of date at the end of November. These cash discounts, earned by collecting points on shopping, last for only two years after they are sent. Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers
Starmer yet to make up his mind on assisted dying Bill as cabinet split emerges
Starmer yet to make up his mind on assisted dying Bill as cabinet split emerges Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour MPs must “make their own mind up” on whether to vote in favour of legalising assisted dying, as he avoided expressing his own view. When asked if he is going to vote in favour of the legislation and whether he has any concerns about potential coercion, he said: “Obviously a lot will depend on
Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine ‘in strongest possible position’ before Trump becomes president
Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine ‘in strongest possible position’ before Trump becomes president [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-ukraine-war-starmer-macron-b2645329.html
UK will not have air supremacy over enemies in future wars, RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton warns
UK will not have air supremacy over enemies in future wars, RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton warns [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/raf-russia-ukraine-china-jets-future-richard-knighton-b2645384.html
Starmer to snub Taliban meeting at Cop29 summit – UK politics live
Starmer to snub Taliban meeting at Cop29 summit – UK politics live [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-macron-armistice-day-Trump-brexit-politics-latest-b2644902.html
When is Remembrance Day 2024? Minute’s silence time and what red poppies symbolise
Throughout November, bright red poppies have appeared on people’s clothing, in shops, in train stations, on cars, and more, as the UK observes Remembrance Day. This month, Britain honours the lives that were lost in service of the country and thanks the Armed Forces of Britain and the Commonwealth. Tributes are also paid to the families of the Armed Forces community and the emergency services, and the lives of innocent civilians that were lost in
