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Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm28el83dxno
Sounds hopeful!?
your GP or A&E who do you think you’ll be sitting opposite to and talking to? You might be surprised.
https://x.com/peterstefanovi2/status/1836441532724875353?s=61&t=v6RWq6UYZzjLNonXUSpS6g
What do you think
https://news.sky.com/story/amp/artist-behind-disturbing-sculpture-says-its-not-intended-to-cause-upset-13219881
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/foreign-office-warns-uk-tourists-29972527.amp
Clacton Burglar gets 5.5 million
Compensation for being attacked in prison.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13873301/amp/Burglar-phobia-kitchens-stabbed-prison-canteen-payout.html?ico=amp_articleRelated_with_images
Strikes over medical appointments
Two schools strike over draconian policy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg36qvg2d2o.amp
Much is made of gifts given to Keir Starmer but most people don’t check or know what their MP has received
Just a look at an MP from 2019 onwards to see what they went home with, holidayed , wore etc that was given
https://www.tortoisemedia.com/westminster-accounts-explore/
If anyone would (Edited)
like to learn the correct way to carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (CPR) you can learn the method here.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes
Has anyone heard of Internal Drainage Boards?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/18/more-floods-britain-system-protect-us-scandal
Unlicensed homes being paid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crlrl0rkjr6o
Just come across this
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-rishi-sunak-expenses-allowance-b2358359.html
It must be a struggle mustnt it
Set off early (Edited)
If planted by Israel were these pagers set off early , were they meant to go off on 7th October as a reminder of what was done last year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwyl9048gx8t
Probably not the right place to post this, (but where is the right place)? but I thought this may bring a smile to people’s faces. A photo I snapped on my recent trip to Kassiopi.
https://consortiumnews.com/2024/09/17/john-kiriakou-russian-interference-3-0/
An interesting piece about foreign efforts to influence elections.
It’s still out there with new variants cropping up.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jddenj5p5o
Gunshots in his vicinity ! Making him out to be a hero yet again
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8dp10d4vq2t
https://growthbusiness.co.uk/the-new-labour-government-5-changes-to-employment-law-businesses-need-to-know-2576993/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZn7K16Zx2h9qT6i0oWoRZaXtBLa9nCWWprwQIBHAeE5-kQ0drjQHGwaApAVEALw_wcB
What do members think about the possible changes . Are they all necessary? Or helpful?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8yyy0r7epo
After the minor controversy of accepting clothes made news this is an interesting look at the facts . Shame Lammy didn’t check before he made things worst by talking
Nonsense !
As young man murders his mother, brother and sister
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp955rn2p12o
Coming next- good news for renters
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-09-10/labour-to-make-biggest-change-to-private-rental-market-in-decades
https://news.sky.com/story/tunnels-under-childrens-bedrooms-and-silent-streets-sky-news-witnesses-flattened-city-in-gaza-13214261
How national parks failed nature – and how to fix them
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/13/how-national-parks-failed-nature-and-how-to-fix-them
A new start for the NHS but no quick fix
https://news.sky.com/story/darzai-review-key-points-from-damning-new-report-into-state-of-nhs-13213159
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Worst nightmare - moving to Slough
Compensation paid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e8jy8y02zo.amp
https://www.glamour.com/story/donald-trump-still-cant-stand-women-2024-debate
This excellent analysis reveals DT's instinctive problem that will end his political career.
Starmer's stumbling leadership is prolonging the agony of the UK's lack of principled direction.
To my great surprise, my respected bookie contact has shortened odds on Tory Tom Tugenhadt to lead the country forward.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4lz3r3jzxo
Good news for future housing
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/barratt-ps150-million-lloyds-bank-and-homes-england-made-partnership-angela-rayner-new-homes-interest-rates-b1180910.html
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24567429.oxfordshire-murderer-dies-a40-crash-inquest-hears/?dicbo=v2-nL574oC
Florida Thought Police At Work
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/09/09/desantis-election-abortion-referendum-fdle/
Has De Santis ever read a history book?
And he'll be trying for US President in 2028.
Awful to hear and see the abuse that people think it’s okay to undertake online.
https://amp.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/sep/09/abuse-x-uk-politicians-election-period
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rxn80d6mvo
Let’s hope it starts soon
A new suggestion ?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/08/royal-mail-bin-collection-website-letter-delivery-days
Even in opposition Tories still in turmoil
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nadhim-zahawi-compares-tory-infighting-203347274.html
As important as the post office
Finally gets started with more resources on Monday
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2024-09-06/probe-into-2000-mental-health-deaths-as-important-as-post-office-inquiry
This could go on for a while