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NHS workers in ‘vicious circle’ of staff shortages and exhaustion

NHS workers in ‘vicious circle’ of staff shortages and exhaustion

Covering vacancies and staff absences is leaving many health service employees struggling, experts have warned.

Sturgeon: I’ve got butterflies in my stomach about lifting restrictions

Sturgeon: I’ve got butterflies in my stomach about lifting restrictions

Legal requirements for physical distancing – except in healthcare settings – and gatherings have been removed and all venues are now able to reopen.

Business leader’s Brexit letter to PM unanswered

Business leader’s Brexit letter to PM unanswered

The boss of the North East Chamber of Commerce asked Boris Johnson to help solve serious trade issues affecting members.

Takeover battle for Morrisons extended as CD&R eyes higher bid

Takeover battle for Morrisons extended as CD&R eyes higher bid

The supermarket’s board has accepted a £6.7 billion bid from US private equity firm Fortress.

Pupils can ‘feel satisfied’ their exam results are fair – Ofqual chief

Pupils can ‘feel satisfied’ their exam results are fair – Ofqual chief

Grades will be determined by teachers, rather than exams, due to the pandemic.

Clubbers glad to be back as Scotland’s night venues open after pandemic closures

Clubbers glad to be back as Scotland’s night venues open after pandemic closures

Most of Scotland’s remaining coronavirus restrictions were removed on Monday allowing bars and clubs to open past midnight.

What the papers say – August 9

What the papers say – August 9

The papers on Monday cover the close of the Tokyo Olympics and efforts to get public servants to return to the office.

More showers coming but blue skies on the cards by midweek

More showers coming but blue skies on the cards by midweek

The thundery downpours seen this weekend will ease off, with a good chance of some summery weather in the south by Wednesday, forecasters predict.

New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis

New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis

It is the first such global assessment since 2013, when scientists found that global warming was ‘unequivocal’.

Protesters prepare to march on Downing Street to save Geronimo

Protesters prepare to march on Downing Street to save Geronimo

The prize alpaca is due to be put down after he tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.

Minister suggests civil servants should face pay cut for working from home

Minister suggests civil servants should face pay cut for working from home

The Cabinet minister’s comments were labelled “insulting” by a civil service union chief.

Scotland lifts most coronavirus restrictions

Scotland lifts most coronavirus restrictions

Most legal Covid-19 rules have been lifted but face coverings are still required in public buildings and on public transport.

Government defends spending on new art for Downing Street

Government defends spending on new art for Downing Street

Nearly £100,000 was spent on two pieces by the Government’s Art Collection Fund, the Daily Mirror reported.

Harry Dunn suspect could have been distracted by phone, lawyers claim

Harry Dunn suspect could have been distracted by phone, lawyers claim

Documents detail claims from the family’s lawyers that Anne Sacoolas has been ‘evasive’ about her phone use.

Ministers accused of ‘mixed messages’ over work from home policy

Ministers accused of ‘mixed messages’ over work from home policy

Civil servants at the Department of Health and Social Care will be allowed to continue working from home in September.

Petrol bombs thrown during night of disorder in Dungannon

Petrol bombs thrown during night of disorder in Dungannon

It is believed approximately 20 to 30 people, including a number of masked individuals, were involved.

Marathon finish as amateur couple complete 102 Olympic events in 17 days

Marathon finish as amateur couple complete 102 Olympic events in 17 days

Charlotte Nichols and Stuart Bates have raised more than £100,000 for charity due to their mammoth efforts.

Next stop Paris as Tokyo Olympics come to a close

Next stop Paris as Tokyo Olympics come to a close

Team GB won 65 medals in Japan, matching the number won at London 2012 – the third-best tally in Team GB history.

Student sets up running club so other Muslim women feel safe when exercising

Student sets up running club so other Muslim women feel safe when exercising

Sahra-Isha Muhammad-Jones did not feel comfortable running outside so set up a club to promote exercise.

Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society

Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society

Dame Katherine Grainger said she hoped the honesty shown by sports stars about mental health struggles can help others.

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