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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…

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”…

There were 333,119 patients waiting 52 weeks for treatment in May 2022

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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. …

The increase in assaults comes with staff across retail stores facing high levels of aggression amid the cost of living crisis.

Officers remain at the scene and investigations are underway.

Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, tweeted: ‘My thoughts with everyone affected by this. Very sad scenes from the Royal Albion hotel.’

All eight Royal Parks in London shut their playgrounds in a bid to keep visitors safe.

‘The manager of the charity shop said that we should be absolutely fine, as we were only there for two minutes.’

The Princess sported the summery piece to watch the ladies’ singles final.

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You’ll be lovin’ McDonald’s Monopoly again in no time…

Snapshot: Dean Goodwin-Evans is the UK’s only known drag farmer.

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Around 600 people gathered to remember Barnaby Webber.

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…

‘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…

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…

Street Sport works with young people aged 16 to 24 who are finding it hard to break into the jobs market.

The SmugX attack used a news story about human rights in China as a ruse to try and trick British targets.

The Circle, District and Hammersmith and City are all part suspended.