Cancer patients in deprived communities ‘more at risk’ – report
Cancer patients in deprived communities are more at risk, according to a new report. It says that differences in economic and social circumstances determine the impact of cancer for many patients, including both the incidence and outcome for certain cancer types. The report “Understanding the challenges of cancer and socio-economic inequality in Ireland’, is from […]
Teenager dies after firework hurled down the street
Police across the UK reported violence and anti-social behaviour linked to Bonfire Night, with riot officers called in to deal with disorder in Leeds. A teenager has died after being found injured near to where fireworks were being “hurled”, as Bonfire Night was marred by violence and anti-social behaviour in parts of the UK. The […]
‘Abusive’ messages sent by Gavin Williamson referred for investigation
A former chief whip has referred an allegation that Sir Gavin Williamson sent ‘abusive’ messages to her for an independent investigation. The Cabinet Minister is already facing an investigation by the Parliament’s bullying watchdog over messages sent to Wendy Morton. The South Staffordshire MP allegedly complained about being excluded from the Queen’s funeral. But now […]
Shapps hints at windfall tax
Last week, an initial report in The Times suggested that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt were planning to extend windfall taxes on oil and gas companies to raise an estimated £40bn over five years. Business Secretary Grant Shapps has hinted that the government may extend the windfall tax on oil and gas […]
Just stop oil protester in tears
It comes despite the Metropolitan Police “proactively” arresting Just Stop Oil protesters suspected of planning action on UK motorways. Parts of the M25 have been temporarily closed after Just Stop Oil protesters climbed overhead gantries and caused disruption on the major motorway circling London. A spokeswoman for the group said “action has gone ahead in […]
Boris Johnson dig at Liz Truss
Rishi Sunak is giving a speech in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, after U-turning on his attendance; Boris Johnson is also in town but insists he is just a “foot shoulder”; the taboo issue of richer countries compensating poor countries is also on the agenda Key points‘We are on a highway to climate hell’ – Antonio Guterres […]
Irish bishop sorry for ‘hurt and offence caused’ by priest’s homily
A Catholic bishop in the Republic of Ireland has apologised for the “deep hurt and offence” caused by a homily delivered to Mass-goers in County Kerry. Bishop Ray Browne’s comments follow a sermon given by retired priest Seán Sheehy, who was deputising for the parish priest in Listowel. In his homily at St Mary’s Church […]
Schools to cut staff in budget squeeze, union says
Many schools in England are considering cutting teachers or teaching hours to save money, says the head teachers’ union, NAHT. Of the 11,000 respondents to NAHT’s snapshot survey, 66% said they will have to make teaching assistants redundant or cut their hours. Half say they could do the same for teachers. School funding is increasing, […]
Leo Varadkar to be briefed by IDA on risk to Irish jobs in tech sector following Twitter move
Briefing comes after job losses signalled at Dublin offices of Twitter and Stripe Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is to be briefed this coming week on the risk of Irish jobs being threatened by a “tech reset” – or economic slowdown for large technology companies – in the multinational sector. It comes after last week saw job […]
Logan Paul Signed A WWE Contract, And People Have Thoughts
This won’t be his first time in WWE’s squared circle. View Entire Post ›
