Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Daily Mirror – New drug beating Alzheimer’s Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says drug trial results are to be revealed that “could herald the beginning of the end for Alzheimer’s disease”. It says the treatment could slow patients’ mental decline by 36%, according to scientists. The front page features an image of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon final as well as a tribute to British-French icon Jane Birkin. Today’s…

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Poor quality university courses face limits on student numbers The government has announced plans to restrict poor-quality university courses. Ministers will ask the independent regulator, the Office for Students (OfS) to limit the number of people on courses that do not have “good outcomes.” The government hope that by imposing restrictions it would encourage universities to improve course quality. Courses that do not have “good outcomes” for students would include those that have high drop-out…

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NHS consultant strikes: BMA announces two more walkouts planned for August Two more strikes have been announced by the British Medical Association (BMA) over a long-running pay dispute. NHS consultants in England were already striking on Thursday and Friday – and now they will also be walking out on 24 and 25 August. The new dates were in response to a “derisory” 6% pay rise, said the BMA, a trade union for doctors. The government…

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Government to miss 40 new hospitals target as it expands definition of ‘new’ – watchdog The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the government is unlikely to reach its target of building 40 new hospitals by 2030. The spending watchdog said in a report that the project had been beset by delays. It warned that cost-cutting and inaccurate modelling of future demand could mean new hospitals are too small. The health department remained “firmly committed”…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages lead with various stories.  Ben Wallace to stand down as MP Ben Wallace’s decision to stand down as MP at the next election leads the Sunday Times. In an interview with the paper, he predicts Britain will be “in a conflict” by 2030. He suggests it could involve a military showdown with Russia, a Cold War against China or intervention to combat terrorist groups in Africa. …

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Daily Express – fees paid by migrants will fund pay rises Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that the proposed pay rise for public sector workers will come from “fees paid by migrants”. It says those who migrate to the UK will “face increased fees” to fund the wage increases. The front page reports on the deadly heatwave sweeping Europe and the ongoing BBC Huw Edwards investigation. Today’s top stories Like this…

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‘Version of PIN’ for Boris Johnson’s old phone may have been found by govt SKY News says A breakthrough may have been made in attempts to unlock Boris Johnson’s old mobile phone. An ally of the former prime minister has suggested that a “version” of the device’s PIN has been found by the government. The phone was used until May 2021, and likely contains WhatsApp messages related to the ordering of coronavirus lockdowns – as…

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Gatwick Airport to he hit by eight days of strikes over summer holidays Gatwick Airport is set to see nearly a thousand workers strike for eight days. The strikes will happen over the summer holiday, likely leading to severe disruptions and delays. The Unite union has said disruption and cancellations are inevitable due to the scale of the action, with the workers, at four firms including baggage handlers and ground staff set to strike. Staff…

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