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.

Monday’s front pages offer up a real variety of domestic and international topics, with ongoing coverage of Wes Streeting’s NHS plans and the upcoming October Budget finding the most prominent space.

Several publications report on the weekend Israeli attack on Gaza as well as reports of a leaked US document regarding Israel’s planned attack on Iran. Other international news making the UK front pages regard Moldova’s EU referendum and some very light coverage of the upcoming US election.

Back on home soil, the front pages cover the news of Sir Chris Hoyle’s terminal cancer diagnosis, tributes paid to former 1D member Liam Payne and coverage of the weekend’s Premier League action.

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Budget UK latest news: ‘Big and difficult choices’ warns Wes Streeting as tax threshold freeze not ruled out The health secretary has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds as speculation about possible tax increases in the Budget continued to mount. Wes Streeting said he would not guess measures that the Chancellor might introduce in the Budget, but told broadcasters on Sunday morning that he had already agreed health spending with Rachel Reeves.…

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Charles jokes about ‘sands of time’ as he gifts hourglass to local Australian parliament – royal family news King Charles joked about the “sands of time” as he presented an hourglass to a local Australian parliament which was celebrating its 200th anniversary. The King was also present at the Legislative Council of New South Wales’ 150th anniversary in 1974. He gifted the timepiece – which sits on a cedar base made from the trees from…

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Archaeologists discover ‘significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking Tobacco leaves traces in the bones of smokers lasting not only throughout their lives but for centuries after their deaths, research by archaeologists has revealed. Researchers from the University of Leicester have studied human remains buried in Britain between the 12th and 19th centuries, revealing the profound impact of tobacco on bones and its link to bone-related conditions, such as an increased risk of fractures. The study highlights…

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White women most likely to get HRT prescriptions in England, study finds Exclusive: 10-year study finds menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds about 80% less likely to get HRT. Menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds are about 80% less likely to receive hormone replacement therapy than white women, according to a large-scale study. HRT is one of the most common treatments for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, poor…

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Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough Fears have been raised that Wes Streeting’s inflation-busting funding deal for the NHS will not be enough for him to pay for the reforms he wants to drive through. Sources have told The Independent that the Department for Health and Social Care is set to get about 4 per cent – between £7bn and £8bn – as Mr Streeting confirmed that he has…

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Homophobia rife in schools as three-quarters of primary age children report hearing derogatory comments Homophobic language is rife among young children with three-quarters of nine- to 11-year-olds reporting hearing it, according to new research. Charity Just Like Us surveyed more than 31,000 pupils across the UK, including 4,307 primary school children aged nine to 11. The vast majority – 78 per cent – of the primary school children said they had heard homophobic language, and…

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Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain have battered parts of the country. Dozens of flights were cancelled at Belfast City airport and Dublin airport, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen were also called off as wind speeds exceeded 80mph in some areas. Police Scotland have advised motorists…

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UK weather: Storm Ashley live updates as flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks Storm Ashley has brought travel chaos and cut power to thousands as it pummelled parts of the UK with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. Dozens of flights were cancelled and diverted at airports including Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow, while debris and uprooted trees caused havoc on parts of the rail network. Around 100 flood warnings were in place across Scotland, England…

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Ashley storm UK tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force? Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend.The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on…

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Half of UK workforce lack access to workplace health support, report finds Study by Royal Society for Public Health shows current system could further exacerbate health inequalities. Almost half of the UK workforce lack access to workplace health support including winter flu vaccinations and checks for cardiovascular diseases, a report has found. The analysis, by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), looked at data from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department…

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This city has been crowned ‘best’ commuter spot – but there’s a catch Hop on a Thameslink service at St Pancras and ride just 26 miles north of Central London and you’ll find the small city of St Albans. Its 16th-century cottages, Georgian mansions and Edwardian villas line the quaint, neatly paved city centre streets, and every Monday to Friday it floods with the hordes of commuters looking to make their way into The Big…

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Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Reeves plans stealth taxes as Starmer prepares to splurge billions on NHS Sir Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis Storm Ashley set to ravage parts of UK with winds of up to 80mph Sky Sports respond to claims Howard Webb told referee to send off Arsenal star Strictly judge calls for couple’s disqualification over ‘totally…

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