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Government stands firm over pay deal for nurses

Today, nursing staff have staged their biggest walkout in the history of the NHS Downing Street has said there are “no plans” to look again at the pay deal for nurses who are staging their biggest ever strike in the history of the NHS. Number 10 and Health Secretary Steve Barclay stood firm on the issue of pay when questioned by reporters, despite some Tories calling for a rethink. Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, also urged the Government to […]

December 15, 2022 21

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Harry left terrified by screaming William in bombshell Netflix claims

The final three episodes of the Harry and Meghan documentary have been released today The Duke of Sussex has made damaging claims against his brother, the Prince of Wales, in his Netflix documentary, alleging he was left terrified when William screamed and shouted at him at a tense Sandringham summit. Harry, in the final volume of the Sussexes’ controversial series, said Kensington Palace “lied to protect my brother” when it issued a joint statement in both their names the same […]

December 15, 2022 23

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France survive scare before beating battling Morocco to reach World Cup final

Holders France survived a scare before eventually seeing off a marvellous Morocco side to seal their place in a mouthwatering World Cup final against Argentina. Les Bleus – who could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain the trophy – were pushed all the way before securing a hard-fought 2-0 win to book a meeting with Lionel Messi and company at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night. Theo Hernandez struck early on but Morocco, the […]

December 14, 2022 25

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Boy 6 becomes fourth child to die in frozen lake tragedy

A six-year-old boy has become the fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in Solihull. The youngster had been fighting for his life in hospital since the incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, near Birmingham, on Sunday. Police announced the deaths of three other boys, aged eight, 10, and 11, on Monday. West Midlands Police said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragedy. “We cannot comprehend the enormity of […]

December 14, 2022 33

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Civil service union to ballot members on industrial action over pay

A civil service union is going to ballot its members on industrial action, increasing the threat of strikes continuing into the new year. Prospect said Paymaster General Jeremy Quin had written to the union confirming that the Government had decided to make no more money available to address the cost-of-living crisis facing civil servants. The letter was in response to Prospect’s demands following an indicative ballot showing widespread support for industrial action. Prospect said it would now move to statutory […]

December 14, 2022 44

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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina into World Cup final

Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his glittering career with a World Cup winner’s medal after opening the scoring in a magical display that helped Argentina comprehensively beat Croatia and reach Sunday’s final. The 35-year-old is one of the greatest to ever grace the field and will get his shot at glory against France or Morocco back at Lusail Stadium in what looks set to be his last appearance on the world stage. Messi scored from the spot […]

December 13, 2022 41

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Mark Wood revelling in return to Test cricket with much more mature Ben Stokes

Mark Wood praised Ben Stokes’ mature captaincy style on his return to the Test arena after briefly contemplating a switch to white-ball only cricket a few months ago. The fast bowler was England’s highest wicket taker in a dismal Ashes series last winter, but missed the start of the national side’s red-ball revolution under Stokes and Brendon McCullum after having elbow surgery. The 32-year-old returned for England’s T20 World Cup success, but the demands of Test cricket are an entirely […]

December 13, 2022 33

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World Rugby bosses to meet following Bernard Laporte development

World Rugby bosses were set to convene for an emergency session on Tuesday after the governing body’s vice-chairman Bernard Laporte was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges. Laporte, who was also the president of French rugby, has also been banned from holding any post in rugby union for two years, although that is currently suspended, pending an appeal. “World Rugby notes the decision of the French court to sentence Federation Francaise de Rugby (FFR) president and World […]

December 13, 2022 42

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Englands Anthony Watson hails ridiculously good coach Steve Borthwick

England star Anthony Watson has described Steve Borthwick as “a ridiculously good coach” ahead of his likely ascension to English rugby’s top job. And Watson also reserved considerable praise for ex-England head coach Eddie Jones, whose seven-year reign ended last week when he was sacked following a poor Autumn Nations Series campaign. Leicester boss Borthwick, a former England forwards coach and England captain, is the clear favourite to succeed Jones. He masterminded Tigers’ Gallagher Premiership title triumph last season, transforming […]

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