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Government to miss 40 new hospitals target as it expands definition of ‘new’ – watchdog The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the government is unlikely to reach its target of building 40 new hospitals by 2030. The spending watchdog said in a report that the project had been beset by delays. It warned that cost-cutting and inaccurate modelling of future demand could mean new hospitals are too small. The health department remained “firmly committed” to delivering the England building pledge, a spokesperson said. Whilst the Labour Party called the report “daming.” The hospital pledge was part of the 2019…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages lead with various stories.  Ben Wallace to stand down as MP Ben Wallace’s decision to stand down as MP at the next election leads the Sunday Times. In an interview with the paper, he predicts Britain will be “in a conflict” by 2030. He suggests it could involve a military showdown with Russia, a Cold War against China or intervention to combat terrorist groups in Africa. Wallace is the 47th Tory MP to quit Parliament, in what the Sunday Times calls “an exodus that has come to resemble rats leaving a…

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Daily Express – fees paid by migrants will fund pay rises Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that the proposed pay rise for public sector workers will come from “fees paid by migrants”. It says those who migrate to the UK will “face increased fees” to fund the wage increases. The front page reports on the deadly heatwave sweeping Europe and the ongoing BBC Huw Edwards investigation. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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‘Version of PIN’ for Boris Johnson’s old phone may have been found by govt SKY News says A breakthrough may have been made in attempts to unlock Boris Johnson’s old mobile phone. An ally of the former prime minister has suggested that a “version” of the device’s PIN has been found by the government. The phone was used until May 2021, and likely contains WhatsApp messages related to the ordering of coronavirus lockdowns – as well as the Johnson administration’s early response to the pandemic. On Monday, the government missed a deadline to hand over this evidence to the COVID…

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Gatwick Airport to he hit by eight days of strikes over summer holidays Gatwick Airport is set to see nearly a thousand workers strike for eight days. The strikes will happen over the summer holiday, likely leading to severe disruptions and delays. The Unite union has said disruption and cancellations are inevitable due to the scale of the action, with the workers, at four firms including baggage handlers and ground staff set to strike. Staff will strike over two weekends at the end of July and the beginning of August. There will be four days of strike action between Friday…

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