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RCN leader Pat Cullen says 19% demand is just a ‘starting point’ and calls on government to meet it ‘halfway’ The Royal College of Nursing could be willing to accept a 10% pay rise, with the union’s leader calling on the government to meet it “halfway”. Pat Cullen, the union’s general secretary, said the RCN’s demand for a 19% rise – branded “unaffordable” by the government – is just a “starting point”. Continue reading… ​RCN…

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Spare leaked – Harry on Diana and William Harry’s on Diana’s famous ‘three of us in this marriage’  In a report by the Sun – which claims to be translated a Spanish version of Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare, the paper claims Harry discusses Diana’s famous 1995 interview.  Princess Diana discussed Prince Charles’ affair in her 1995 BBC interview – she famously said: “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit…

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Cristiano Ronaldo was already banned from making his debut for Al-Nassr (Anadolu Agency via Getty)

Al-Nassr’s first game since signing Cristiano Ronaldo has been called off after heavy rainfall in Riyadh.

The 37-year-old, who has signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian club worth £175 million a year, was officially unveiled earlier this week.

However, Ronaldo has been forced to wait to make his debut as he is currently serving a two-match suspension from the Football Association after he smashed an Everton fan’s phone during a Premier League game last April.

Despite Ronaldo now playing in Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s regulations state that players still need to serve their bans even after moving to a different league.

But Al-Nassr’s first game of the Ronaldo era was postponed on Thursday after rain in the Saudi Arabian capital caused electrical problems at the Mrsool Park stadium.

A statement from Al-Nassr read: ‘Due to heavy rain and weather conditions impacting the stadium’s electricity, we have been officially informed that tonight’s match against Al-Ta’ee is postponed for 24 hours.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused to fans and wish everyone safe travels.’

Cristiano Ronaldo was officially unveiled by Al-Nassr this week (MB Media/Getty)

Speaking earlier this week, Ronaldo claimed he had turned down approaches from all over the world in order to join Al-Nassr.

‘I had many opportunities in Europe and many clubs in Brazil, Australia, USA and even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me. But I gave my word to this club,’ Ronaldo said.

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‘I know what I want, and I know what I don’t want. For me, it’s a good challenge to change and to help with my knowledge and experience to grow many important points here.

‘I want to give a different vision of the country, of the football. This is why I took this opportunity.’

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SPARE leaked: Harry and William begged Charles not to marry Camilla Prince Harry’s book has gone on sale in Spain, where the Sun newspaper managed to get a copy and have begun translating the memoir. In one part, the newspaper claims, Prince Harry writes that he and William begged Charles not to marry Camilla over fears she would be their wicked stepmother. Harry said he and his brother were aware of Camilla as the “other…

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The Guardian – PPE gowns in £122m order ‘not safe for NHS use’ Summary of the front page The Guardian says the government has accused a company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone of supplying defective gowns that could have compromised the safety of patients had they been used in the NHS. PPE Medpro has previously defended its gowns and said they were made to the “correct specification”. The front page features an image of writer…

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The Independent – Sunak fast-tracks pay talks to end NHS strikes Summary of the front page The front page of the Independent says PM Rishi Sunak is poised to offer fast-tracked public sector pay talks in a bid to end nurses’ strikes planned for later this month. The front page also features an image of writer Fay Weldon who died aged 91. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Financial Times – Sunak promises to halve inflation, expand economy and cut NHS waits Summary of the front page The Financial Times says Rishi Sunak has outlined five key promises for the next general election, including expanding the economy and cutting NHS waiting lists. The front page features an image of the PM as he delivered his first speech of the new year. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…

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Daily Mirror – Our lovely dad died waiting for an ambulance Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with a story about a father who died while waiting for an ambulance after his daughter made three 999 calls. Minnie Rahman told the paper her dad died whilst waiting for an ambulance on Christmas Eve. Minnie refused to blame NHS staff, the paper reports, and she adds that “the government created this situation”. The front…

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Daily Express – Rishi: Judge me on my pledges to fix Britain Summary of the front page The front page of the Daily Express says Rishi Sunak has unveiled a five-point plan as he promised to get Britain back on track. The prime minister has pledged to “fix Britain”, the paper reports, by focusing on halving inflation, growing the UK economy, reducing debt, cutting NHS waiting times and stopping migrant boats, it adds. The front…

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The Sun – Virgin Mary gives birth in Peterborough Summary of the front page The Sun reports on an unlikely coincidence that took place on Christmas day in Peterborough. Lauren Conte, who was pregnant at the time, dressed up as “the Virgin Mary” to surprise her family, but her baby arrived early and she went into labour at her parents’ home whilst wearing the costume, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

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