Covid-19: Lorry driver shortage and cancer backlog warning
The cancer treatment backlog in England caused by the pandemic could take more than a decade to clear, with 19,500 people having gone undiagnosed because of missed referrals, estimates the Institute for Public Policy Research. The think tank says if hospitals could complete 15% more treatments over pre-pandemic levels, backlogs could be cleared by next […]
Covid: Students urged to get vaccine in freshers' week
With pop-up vaccination centres on campus, student nurses are inviting their peers to get the jab. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Seven out of 10 win benefits challenges at tribunal
More than 287,000 people in three years overturn initial government decision. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Keir Starmer is taking a big risk
As Labour conference approaches, Sir Keir Starmer intends to take the fight to his critics inside the party. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Restaurants set to be banned from withholding staff tips
The government is set to make it illegal for hospitality bosses to withhold tips from their workers. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Stop knocking down buildings, say engineers
Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Strictly’s Rose Ayling-Ellis rehearsing without hearing music
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is starting and for the first time, one of the stars in the show is profoundly deaf. Eastenders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis is paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. The duo took time out from rehearsing their first dance to talk about how they’ll be learning their moves. Source […]
Fuel issues spark row over lorry drivers shortage
Some petrol stations closed on Thursday amid a driver shortage that has caused havoc with supply chains. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Newspaper headlines: Fuel shortage warning and Sussex and the City
The arrest of a man on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa also makes many of Friday’s front pages. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Labour conference: Party pledges to cap foreign sales of new homes
The party will set out the plan at its annual conference, arguing it will help first-time buyers. Source link BBC NEWS UK