Warning on ‘cycle of low wages’ comes as government pledges in king’s speech to introduce fair pay agreement A specific minimum wage for social care is needed if England is to avert a staffing crisis, according to leading thinktanks. Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation have also called for the […]
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Trump’s running mate introduced by wife Usha; speeches condemn Democratic administration’s foreign policy; Trump entered hall to rapturous applause Trump sees former ‘Never Trumper’ Vance as a way to expand base Who is Usha Vance, wife of Trump’s running mate? In his speech to the Republican convention, Greg Abbott gave […]
Although Central Command praises operation, scheme announced by Biden cost $230m and only operated 25 days The US military-built pier for carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission that has been fraught with repeated weather and security problems that limited how much food […]
Resignation comes after four Welsh ministers step down in apparent attempt to force his hand Labour is facing weeks of political deadlock in Wales after Vaughan Gething quit as first minister after a turbulent four months of infighting and scandal, with a replacement not expected until the autumn. Gething has […]
Concerns over ultra-processed foods and effect on health have led some countries to introduce new labelling Adolescents in the UK get nearly two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, with consumption highest among those from deprived backgrounds, researchers say. The findings emerged from an analysis of food […]
Former rivals for Republican presidential nomination takes to stage in Milwaukee to formally endorse Trump In addition to getting Donald Trump back in the White House, Republicans really want to retake the majority in the US Senate in the November elections, and have dedicated much of the convention tonight thus […]
Research suggests at-home tests could encourage 400,000 more women a year to have a screening Women could be offered DIY cervical screening tests on the NHS, after research found self-testing at home significantly improved screening rates. Researchers calculated that being able to take their sample at home could encourage about […]
Planning reforms and transport policies included in package of more than 35 bills as Labour prioritises growth Local councils will have to adopt mandatory housing targets within months under planning reforms to be unveiled on Wednesday as part of Keir Starmer’s first king’s speech, which the prime minister says will […]
Experts hope QbTest will help more children get diagnosis within six months of first assessment The NHS has been told it can start using a new digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children and young people, which up to now could often take several years. The […]
Angela Rayner writing to council leaders without devolved responsibilities to offer chance for greater autonomy Local authorities in “devolution deserts” are being invited to join forces to take on more responsibilities over policy areas including transport, skills and planning as part of a major transferral of powers out of Westminster. […]