Lord O’Neill declines job in Burnham government
Friday 21 August 2026 4:19 pm | Updated: Friday 21 August 2026 4:35 pm Economist Jim O’Neill will not…
Bridlington Care Unit set to close after decision at NHS Trust meeting
There has been anger at the decision with councillors saying it showed a ‘complete disregard for local people’…
Born in Bradford: No AI, no big tech, just innovative answers to tricky social problems
This article first appeared as part of Rachel Sylvester on politics, a weekly newsletter sharing insight on what’s…
Cuba has plenty of doctors. So why is its healthcare system collapsing?
Since January 2026, many Cubans have lived a life of near-constant darkness. The Trump administration’s oil blockades have…
Top NHS boss resigns in protest over maternity services closure
Dr Karen Davies said fragilities in the service have been known about for several years North Devon District…
Labour donor Dale Vince explains U-turn on North Sea oil and gas
Climate activist and Labour Party donor Dale Vince has explained his shock U-turn on North Sea oil and…
Some CDC programs live on without staff
NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has an Alzheimer’s disease program. Congress…
Industry chief warns ‘resilience not enough’ for growth
Tuesday 18 August 2026 11:13 am BCC boss, Shevaun Haviland has intervened on growth policy. The boss of…
Jenrick: Welfare cuts allow us to ‘sustainably pay’ triple lock
Monday 17 August 2026 12:20 pm Robert Jenrick said the reforms “won’t be painless” (Ben Whitley/PA Wire) Reform…
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears end
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas,…
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
U.S. Navy sailors heave on a line during a fueling-at-sea on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft…
Kirkby woman hasn’t been paid for six months
The company responsible for making payments has apologised to everyone affected and acknowledged its service has ‘not been…