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Newspaper headlines: Cancer nurses strike, and £19bn in unclaimed benefits Newspaper headlines: Cancer nurses strike, and £19bn in unclaimed benefits
(29 days later)
The i leads on the nurses strike in England, as members of the Royal College of Nursing union join the latest bout of walkouts in England over pay and working conditions. During the 28-hour strike that began on Sunday evening, A&E, intensive care and cancer wards will be hit for the first time, as nurses warn Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to "improve wage offer or face more walkouts". An RCN insider tells the i extended strikes will damage Sunak at the polls. General Secretary of the Royal College of Nurses Pat Cullen with nurses outside the High Court in London last week
The Daily Telegraph focuses its coverage of the 28-hour strike action on the impact to cancer patients, as it headlines: "Cancer nurses on strike for first time". The paper reports that Chief Nursing Officer for England, Dame Ruth May, said she was grateful to the RCN for agreeing on critical mitigations during walkouts, but strikes "will still have a very significant impact on services" and patients can expect to wait for longer to be seen. The strike will impact around half of England's NHS trusts.
The Guardian reports that millions of UK households are collectively missing out on at least £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits. The paper contextualises this loss with the surge of food banks and many families struggling with rising living costs. It reports that according to a study by the consultancy Policy In Practice, lower income households are not claiming benefits that they are eligible for - and the complexity of the benefit system has been identified as a contributing factor.
The Daily Express reports that pensioners were underpaid £530m last year due to errors by officials. In its report, the paper added that roughly 1.3m people were affected, "losing out on more than £400 each "when many are struggling with the soaring cost of living".
The Times says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is drawing up plans to boost support for first-time home buyers, which is likely to be a "key plank" of the Tories' campaign for a fifth term at Downing Street. The paper reports that No 10 officials "are looking at proposals to help thousands of renters who have been unable to get on the housing ladder in the face of high prices and rising interest rates". It comes as Labour pledged more support for first-time buyers this weekend, including a pledge to bring back homebuilding targets. The paper also pictures members of the British military, as some 7,000 members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces rehearsed at RAF Odiham in Hampshire yesterday ahead of the Coronation parade.
As King Charles III's Coronation nears, the Daily Mirror reports that according to a royal source, Prince William will give a "heartfelt and loving" speech paying tribute to both the King and Camilla after "a glittering Coronation concert at Windsor Castle".
In an optimistic note, the Daily Mail reports that King Charles's Coronation will "help deliver a £1bn boost to struggling parts of the economy" according to experts. It reports that the trade body UK Hospitality predicts the £1bn boost in May is largely due to the Coronation, two other bank holidays and the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
In its Monday lead, the Financial Times reports that the US bank First Republic is nearing collapse, as veteran investor Charlie Munger said American banks were "full of... bad loans" held against commercial property. The 99-year-old's comments come after US regulators raced to find a rescuer to buy the bank.
The Daily Star reports on an "invasion of the fat rats", as pest experts have said obese rats "gorging on our discarded fast food" are breeding "heavily" and targeting homes.
A mix of stories lead the newspaper front pages this Bank Holiday Monday.A mix of stories lead the newspaper front pages this Bank Holiday Monday.
The Financial Times leads on the perilous situation at First Republic Bank, reporting that at least three bids have been made for the embattled US lender. The paper reports that shares in the bank have lost 97% of their value this year.The Financial Times leads on the perilous situation at First Republic Bank, reporting that at least three bids have been made for the embattled US lender. The paper reports that shares in the bank have lost 97% of their value this year.
The report quotes the veteran investor Charlie Munger - vice chair of Warren Buffet's company Berkshire Hathaway - who says American banks are full of what he calls "bad loans" against commercial property.The report quotes the veteran investor Charlie Munger - vice chair of Warren Buffet's company Berkshire Hathaway - who says American banks are full of what he calls "bad loans" against commercial property.
Under the headline "Sunak eyes more Help To Buy", the Times reports that help for first-time buyers is being discussed within the Treasury, and may be announced in the Autumn Statement.Under the headline "Sunak eyes more Help To Buy", the Times reports that help for first-time buyers is being discussed within the Treasury, and may be announced in the Autumn Statement.
It says a new version of Help to Buy, the government equity loans that were used by more than 350,000 home buyers, is under considerationIt says a new version of Help to Buy, the government equity loans that were used by more than 350,000 home buyers, is under consideration
As nurses across half of trusts in England strike on Monday, the i newspaper reports that the Royal College of Nursing is poised to ballot its members on new strike action that could run up to Christmas.As nurses across half of trusts in England strike on Monday, the i newspaper reports that the Royal College of Nursing is poised to ballot its members on new strike action that could run up to Christmas.
That's despite, the paper says, a new NHS pay offer from the government, which is expected to be approved by most health unions this week.That's despite, the paper says, a new NHS pay offer from the government, which is expected to be approved by most health unions this week.
General Secretary of the Royal College of Nurses Pat Cullen with nurses outside the High Court in London last week
Meanwhile, the Guardian carries research that suggests lower income households are missing out on at least £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare payments.Meanwhile, the Guardian carries research that suggests lower income households are missing out on at least £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare payments.
It says "the sheer complexity of the benefits system, a lack of public awareness of the available support and fear of being perceived as 'benefit scroungers' all contribute to the high levels of unclaimed or underclaimed benefits".It says "the sheer complexity of the benefits system, a lack of public awareness of the available support and fear of being perceived as 'benefit scroungers' all contribute to the high levels of unclaimed or underclaimed benefits".
At least three bids have reportedly been made for embattled US lender First Republic Bank
Comments by Albania's prime minister at an economic forum in Greece are picked up by the Daily Telegraph, as Edi Rama said the UK government had sought to blame his country for Channel migration.Comments by Albania's prime minister at an economic forum in Greece are picked up by the Daily Telegraph, as Edi Rama said the UK government had sought to blame his country for Channel migration.
Last year, Albanians made up around a third of more than 45,000 people who arrived in Britain on small boats. In October, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said in the Commons: "If Labour were in charge they would be allowing all the Albanian criminals to come to this country". This was met with strong criticism, and in March Mr Rama said the home secretary was singling out the Albanian community in what was a "disgraceful moment for British politics".Last year, Albanians made up around a third of more than 45,000 people who arrived in Britain on small boats. In October, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said in the Commons: "If Labour were in charge they would be allowing all the Albanian criminals to come to this country". This was met with strong criticism, and in March Mr Rama said the home secretary was singling out the Albanian community in what was a "disgraceful moment for British politics".
According to the Telegraph, Albania's PM said, of Britain: "They are going through something of a nervous breakdown as a country, so we have to understand them."According to the Telegraph, Albania's PM said, of Britain: "They are going through something of a nervous breakdown as a country, so we have to understand them."
The Daily Mail says the Coronation will contribute a £1bn boost to the UK economy this month, along with Eurovision and two bank holidays. It reports that 62 million pints of beer will be drunk in extended opening hours this coming weekend.The Daily Mail says the Coronation will contribute a £1bn boost to the UK economy this month, along with Eurovision and two bank holidays. It reports that 62 million pints of beer will be drunk in extended opening hours this coming weekend.
The novelist Irvine Welsh has said he no longer spends time in pubs to research the more unsavoury characters in his books. The Times reports that Mr Welsh now trawls Twitter to find what he calls "nutcases".The novelist Irvine Welsh has said he no longer spends time in pubs to research the more unsavoury characters in his books. The Times reports that Mr Welsh now trawls Twitter to find what he calls "nutcases".
The paper quotes the writer as saying: "You go into this crackpot world just by going into their accounts, looking at their tweets, looking at who they are tweeting to and what they're tweeting about."The paper quotes the writer as saying: "You go into this crackpot world just by going into their accounts, looking at their tweets, looking at who they are tweeting to and what they're tweeting about."
Finally, the Telegraph features the story of Cooper the golden retriever, who walked 40 miles over 27 days, back to his original owner's house, after being rehomed.Finally, the Telegraph features the story of Cooper the golden retriever, who walked 40 miles over 27 days, back to his original owner's house, after being rehomed.
The paper reports that the dog from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland jumped out of the car after arriving at his second home, "bundling" his new owner out of the way, before embarking on the journey. He is now eating small meals to build his strength up, after losing weight on his walk.The paper reports that the dog from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland jumped out of the car after arriving at his second home, "bundling" his new owner out of the way, before embarking on the journey. He is now eating small meals to build his strength up, after losing weight on his walk.
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