The Independent – ‘60K could die from flu this winter’
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The Independent – ‘60K could die from flu this winter’
The Independent reports that NHS leaders and health officials fear 60,000 people could die from flu this winter. The paper adds that medical chiefs are urging a vaccine uptake to curtail surge in cases.
Today's Headlines
Business bosses face 60k fines and prison for employing illegal workers in new migration crackdown
Business bosses who employ illegal workers could face fines of up to £60,000 and even prison time under a new migration crackdown. The government is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal working in the UK, with stricter penalties for employers who flout the rules. Employers who are found to have employed illegal workers could face fines of up to £20,000 per worker, as well as potential prison sentences of up to five years. The government
Quakers condemn Met Police raid as six arrested in Westminster meeting house
Quakers have strongly condemned the recent raid by the Metropolitan Police on a meeting house in Westminster, where six people were arrested. The Quaker community believes in peaceful protest and nonviolent resistance, and they view the raid as an unjust and heavy-handed response to their gathering. The Quakers have called for the immediate release of those arrested and for an investigation into the actions of the police. They believe that the right to peaceful assembly
17th century painting looted by Nazis to be returned by Tate Britain
Tate Britain has announced that it will be returning a 17th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II. The painting, which is titled “Portrait of a Lady” by Dutch artist Frans Hals, was taken from its rightful owners during the war and eventually ended up in the collection of the Tate. The decision to return the painting comes after years of research and investigation into its provenance. The Tate has
Reeves’s spring statement almost as unpopular as Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget, poll finds
A recent poll has found that Chancellor Rishi Sunak‘s spring statement was almost as unpopular as Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget. The survey, conducted by a leading polling company, revealed that the majority of respondents were dissatisfied with the measures announced by Sunak in his statement. Critics have slammed the Chancellor for failing to address key issues such as rising inflation, the cost of living crisis, and the impact of Brexit on the economy. Many feel
Reeves on course to be less popular than Truss mini-budget chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng
According to recent polls and public opinion, it seems that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is on course to be less popular than his predecessor Liz Truss. This is surprising considering Sunak’s initial popularity and high approval ratings when he first took office. However, his handling of the recent mini-budget and economic challenges has led to a decline in his popularity. On the other hand, Kwasi Kwarteng, who took over as Chancellor after Sunak, has been receiving
King Charles forced to cancel engagements after being hospitalised over cancer treatment side effects
King Charles has been forced to cancel several engagements after being hospitalised due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. The 72-year-old monarch was admitted to the hospital earlier this week for treatment related to his prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with last year. A spokesperson for the royal family confirmed that the King is currently receiving treatment and is in good spirits, but has had to cancel several upcoming events in order
