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‘Irresponsible’ breaking up of Public Health England expected to be announced

‘Irresponsible’ breaking up of Public Health England expected to be announced

The shadow health secretary said a structural reorganisation mid-pandemic is ‘time consuming and energy sapping’.

Body found in river search for boy, 15

Body found in river search for boy, 15

Durham Police said the teenager got into difficulty in the River Tees near Darlington at around 5pm on Monday.

What is Public Health England?

What is Public Health England?

PHE, set up seven years ago in 2013, is expected to be axed by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

Hackers access guests’ data in attack on cruise operator behind Cunard and P&O

Hackers access guests’ data in attack on cruise operator behind Cunard and P&O

Carnival is preparing for potential legal claims from customers and staff.

Around 7,000 jobs being cut in further M&S overhaul

Around 7,000 jobs being cut in further M&S overhaul

M&S said the bulk of the cuts would be made across its stores, affecting around 12% of its 60,000 shop-based staff.

Kent council reaches capacity to care for migrant children

Kent council reaches capacity to care for migrant children

Council leader Roger Gough said the limit had been reached despite efforts to work with the Home Office and other local authorities.

Tate Modern victim goes home for a weekend, parents say

Tate Modern victim goes home for a weekend, parents say

The boy was six-years-old when autistic teenager Jonty Bravery hurled him from the visitor attraction gantry on August 4, 2019.

Local authorities earn £58.2m from moving traffic offences in one year

Local authorities earn £58.2m from moving traffic offences in one year

Offences include yellow box misuse, making an illegal turn and driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Scotland’s most senior civil servant to be first witness before Salmond inquiry

Scotland’s most senior civil servant to be first witness before Salmond inquiry

Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans will be questioned by MSPs on the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints.

What the papers say – August 18

What the papers say – August 18

Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by responses to the Government’s policy shift over exam results.

Rain and wind for parts of UK after thunderstorms

Rain and wind for parts of UK after thunderstorms

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain through the centre of Scotland and into the borders region on Tuesday

Sajid Javid takes extra job as adviser to JP Morgan

Sajid Javid takes extra job as adviser to JP Morgan

The former chancellor has accepted the paid position but will continue to serve as an MP.

Baroness Dido Harding to lead new public health body

Baroness Dido Harding to lead new public health body

The former chief executive of TalkTalk heads up England’s coronavirus contact tracing programme.

Labour demands ‘clarity’ from Williamson after exam results U-turn

Labour demands ‘clarity’ from Williamson after exam results U-turn

Shadow education secretary Kate Green has written to Gavin Williamson with 15 questions, including asking when students will receive their new grades.

Covid-19: Future of public health to be revealed

Covid-19: Future of public health to be revealed

There are widespread reports that Public Health England is to be axed.

Questions remain for Williamson after U-turn on GCSE and A-level grades

Questions remain for Williamson after U-turn on GCSE and A-level grades

The Cabinet minister has apologised for the ‘distress’ caused by the abandoned policy.

Teenager embarks on 5k-a-day challenge as identical twin has cancer treatment

Teenager embarks on 5k-a-day challenge as identical twin has cancer treatment

Alex Pullan is raising money for the Brain Tumour Research as brother Matthew starts treatment for brain cancer.

What does the exams U-turn mean for A-level and GCSE students?

What does the exams U-turn mean for A-level and GCSE students?

Here are the key questions answered on the decision to revert to teachers’ grades.

James Whale considered euthanasia after second cancer diagnosis

James Whale considered euthanasia after second cancer diagnosis

The talkRadio presenter is receiving treatment in London.

Welsh First Minister Drakeford defends A-level grading system following U-turn

Welsh First Minister Drakeford defends A-level grading system following U-turn

Moderation saw 42% of all predicted A-level grades lowered in Wales – angering students, teachers and unions.

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