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Strike-hit education and health sectors struggling to recruit staff – report

Strike-hit education and health sectors struggling to recruit staff – report

Almost half of public sector employers surveyed expect significant problems filling vacancies to continue over the next six months.

Former Liverpool footballer makes appearance during Eurovision final

Former Liverpool footballer makes appearance during Eurovision final

The 37-year-old was tasked with announcing the results of the country’s jury vote.

What the papers say – May 14

What the papers say – May 14

Politics takes centre stage amid a wide range of stories on Sunday’s front pages.

Sunak faces criticism from ex-Cabinet ministers and Tory MPs

Sunak faces criticism from ex-Cabinet ministers and Tory MPs

Tory MPs and grassroots members gathered at the Conservative Democratic Organisation in the aftermath of the local elections.

#DrawEurovision: Artists create quick caricatures as Eurovision acts perform

#DrawEurovision: Artists create quick caricatures as Eurovision acts perform

The ‘challenging and stressful’ #DrawEurovision trend sees artists create quick paintings and sketches of the acts as they perform onstage.

Loreen of Sweden makes history as first woman to win Eurovision twice

Loreen of Sweden makes history as first woman to win Eurovision twice

The singer narrowly defeated Finland’s Kaarija in Liverpool.

Bees flourishing thanks to new wildlife corridors in South Downs National Park

Bees flourishing thanks to new wildlife corridors in South Downs National Park

To mark World Bee Day, the national park authority is celebrating the progress made by the wildlife corridor initiative.

Liverpool and Ukraine unite for emotional You’ll Never Walk Alone performance

Liverpool and Ukraine unite for emotional You’ll Never Walk Alone performance

Host Graham Norton said there was ‘a tear in my silly old eye’.

West must ‘get real’ on military co-operation, Truss to say in Taiwan visit

West must ‘get real’ on military co-operation, Truss to say in Taiwan visit

Liz Truss will warn that there cannot be ‘meaningful deterrence without hard power’, during a high-profile visit to Taiwan next week.

Voting opens after Mae Muller flies flag for UK during Eurovision final

Voting opens after Mae Muller flies flag for UK during Eurovision final

She faces stiff competition from runaway favourites Sweden and Finland and reigning champions Ukraine.

Tvorchi perform before sea of Ukrainian flags at Eurovision grand final

Tvorchi perform before sea of Ukrainian flags at Eurovision grand final

The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.

Lord Frost ‘placed on Conservative candidate list for next election’

Lord Frost ‘placed on Conservative candidate list for next election’

The Tory peer is reportedly in contention for a safe Tory seat.

Sunak defends barge plan after Archbishop condemns Illegal Migration Bill

Sunak defends barge plan after Archbishop condemns Illegal Migration Bill

The Prime Minister suggested ministers would use as many barges ‘as it takes’ to resolve the issue.

Former Swedish champion Loreen takes to the stage at Eurovision grand final

Former Swedish champion Loreen takes to the stage at Eurovision grand final

The show opened with a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales playing the piano.

Eurovision grand final opens with appearances from Kate and Kalush Orchestra

Eurovision grand final opens with appearances from Kate and Kalush Orchestra

The show continues in Liverpool with 26 countries competing.

Princess of Wales makes surprise Eurovision appearance playing piano

Princess of Wales makes surprise Eurovision appearance playing piano

Kate recorded her piece at Windsor Castle earlier this month.

Investigation launched into alleged act of sabotage on board HMS Glasgow frigate

Investigation launched into alleged act of sabotage on board HMS Glasgow frigate

An investigation has been launched into an alleged incident of sabotage on board the HMS Glasgow where cables were intentionally damaged.

Humans could be controlled by robots, AI firm’s founder warns

Humans could be controlled by robots, AI firm’s founder warns

Emad Mostaque, 40, who founded Stability AI three years ago, described it as a ‘worst case scenario’.

Made In Chelsea star Joshua Patterson completes marathon charity challenge

Made In Chelsea star Joshua Patterson completes marathon charity challenge

The TV personality ran a marathon in each of the UK’s 76 cities on consecutive days.

Patel warns Home Secretary ‘clock is ticking’ to stop the boats

Patel warns Home Secretary ‘clock is ticking’ to stop the boats

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch was also criticised by the former home secretary over the ditching of the end-of-year EU law ‘bonfire’.

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