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Sainsbury’s to Cut 3,000 Jobs and Shut In-store Cafes
The overhaul will see about 20 percent of senior management roles reduced at the supermarket giant.
‘Significant Rise’ in Children Admitted to Acute Wards for Mental Health Issues
Research looked at all admissions for 5- to 18-year-olds to general acute medical wards in England from 2012 to 2022.
Whitty Says Vaccine Trials Should Have Included Pregnant Women
Chief medical officer told the COVID Inquiry that there is ’too much caution' around expectant mothers and they ought to be routinely involved in drug studies.
Trump Withdraws United States From WHO
The U.S. president signed an executive order as part of an array of over 100 actions on his first day of office.
Concrete Embankment That Worsened Fatal South Korea Air Crash to Be Removed
The crash killed 179 people, with only two crew members who were seated near the rear of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft making it out alive.
Maintenance Backlog of Crumbling Schools and Hospitals Costs at Least £49 Billion: NAO
The National Audit Office has also warned ministers that allowing the waiting list of repairs to linger is a ‘false economy.’
Reeves Says Need for Growth Trumps Opposition Amid Heathrow Speculation
The chancellor said opposition to measures that will boost growth have been a problem for too long in the UK.
Turkey Mourns 76 Killed In Ski Resort Hotel Fire as Minister Promises Justice
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says all flags at government buildings and Turkish embassies abroad would fly at half-staff on Jan. 22.
Driving Bans and Bank Account Snooping Powers Planned for Benefit Fraudsters
The DWP will also be able to recover money directly from fraudsters’ bank accounts under the drive to tackle benefit fraud.
Starmer Promises Action to End ‘Shockingly Easy’ Access to Knives Online
The prime minister said he will introduce stricter measures in the wake of the Southport atrocity.
Southport Stabbings Join Series of Deadly Attacks Linked to Prevent Failures
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana had been referred to the UK’s counter-terrorism programme Prevent on three separate occasions.
Risk to Life Warning as Storm Eowyn to Sweep Strong Winds and Rain Across UK
The country can expect unsettled conditions from Thursday.
Digital Driving Licences Coming This Year as Part of New Government App
A new Gov.uk app will include a wallet to store digital versions of government-issued documents will be made available later this year.
UK Eyes China in New ETF Market Link to Enhance Global Financial Hub Status
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent visit to China has secured £600 million in deals and a plan to deepen financial ties.
Number of People Living With Cancer to Hit 3.4 Million This Year
Macmillan warned that the experience of having cancer is getting worse for many people.
UK Counter-Extremism Measures to Be Reviewed After Southport Murders
The murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, and misinformation on social media about the attacker, triggered riots last summer.
Thousands of British Troops Head to Romania for Major NATO Exercise
The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.
Unemployment Rate Rises but Pay Growth Picks up Again: ONS
The number of payrolled employees was estimated to have fallen by 47,000 during December to 30.3 million, which is the biggest drop since November 2020.
UK-First Operation Removes Previously Inoperable Tumour
Ruvimbo Kaviya had a tumour beneath her brain.
