In this issue

January 16, 2023

Online lessons set to return if teachers’ strikes go ahead

The government is drawing up contingency plans for possible walkouts PA)

4 mins

Ill rid NHS of bureaucratic nonsense’, vows Starmer

The Labour leader wants to remove mundane inconveniences and inefficiencies’ to free up time for medical professionals PA)

3 mins

Johnson enjoyed 800,000 line of credit while in No 10

The former PM also made use of a villa in the Dominican Republic owned by distant cousin Sam Blyth PA)

3 mins

Zahawi pays millions’ after tax investigation by HMRC

The Independent first revealed the inquiry into the former chancellor’s tax affairs last year PA)

2 mins

Police could stop peaceful protests under new plans

ware moves by groups last year has made the government consider implementing tough aws PA

3 mins

Firm that supplied faulty PPE will be paid to burn kit Company at the centre of scandal was founded by Tory donor

Both Labour and the Lib Dems are calling for an urgent explanation PA)

1 min

Drive-by shooting that left six injured targeted funeral of a mother and daughter

Police forensics teams continue their investigations at the north London site yesterday PA)

2 mins

NHS trust denied care to Black patient prior to death

Godrick Osei died in police custody after a psychotic episode. Osei showed signs that he was a risk to himself in the days before his death (Family handout)

3 mins

Abortion choices limited by bureaucratic’ NHS rulings

One consultant gynaecologist said that patient choice was being taken away (Getty/iStock)

3 mins

Cold snap strikes again as Arctic blast brings snowfall

Cars make their way along the A939 after heavy snow in the Scottish Highlands just before the new year PA)

2 mins

Plane crash in Nepal kills at least 68 of the 72 on board

ATR 72 turboprop came down on approach to Pokhara after taking off from Kathmandu,

2 mins

Dozens dead after Russian missile strike on apartment

Rescue ongoing with minimal’ chance of finding survivors

2 mins

Let's talk about levelling up the pension gap for women

It’s important to shine a light on the hidden forces at work on women’s finances Getty)

3 mins

We can fight for our unions as they have stood uP Jor Us

Our actions will set a path for the future of workers’ rights in this country Reuters)

3 mins

The wrong surname on our plane tickets could cost us thousands... can you help?

One way to swerve losing out is to change your name and obtain a new passport Getty)

2 mins

I’m sick of Love Island’s The Ick’ judging men

Eloise Hendy says irrational turn-offs mask something darker

4 mins

Capaldi kicks off world tour with his trademark comedy

Self-effacing Scottish singer charms the Leeds crowd with his wisecracks and vocal range,

2 mins

Disabled and sick people must be involved in any plan to get them into work

Take it in his stride: the work and pensions secretary must involve groups and campaigners in any policy changes (PA)

3 mins

Kerr delivers late drama to keep Chelsea top of WSL

Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring a late leveller for Chelsea Getty)

3 mins

Sport news in brief

Judd Trump celebrates at the Alexandra Palace last night (PA)

2 mins

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