17 h. ago Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform

Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targetsWes Streeting has been accused of taking a “chaotic and incoherent approach” to reforming the NHS which makes it unlikely the government will hit its own targets, according to a damning report by the Institute for Government (IfG).The report praises elements of how the health secretary has managed the health service in his first year in office, including improving performance and staff retention in hospitals. Thepay settlement he reached with resident doctors last year avoided a winter plagued by NHS strikes Continue reading...

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34 h. ago No wonder Downing Street’s in chaos – you can’t even get a decent phone signal, say ex

In almost constant use by prime ministers for 300 years, the topsy-turvy townhouse at the heart of government has a plethora of frustrating issues due to its age and design

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39 h. ago Nightmare on Downing Street: 'Iron Chancellor' loses her mettle with Budget U

Commentary: Two startling own goals in a week have damaged Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves’ authority

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4 d. ago Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge

Exclusive: No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local electionsThin majorities and chaotic strategy push Labour MPs toward regime changeDowning Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the prime minister’s closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the budget.Starmer’s most senior political aides warned that any attempt to oust the prime minister over tanking poll ratings would be a “reckless” and “dangerous” move that could destabilise the markets, international relationships and the Labour party. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Stockport station evacuation sparks huge delays over 'suspicious' empty suitcase

Train passengers and locals told of 'chaos' after emergency services descended on Greek Street in Stockport following reports of an item police investigated as a potential 'device'

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2 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Commuter chaos as Liverpool Street, St Pancras and Blackfriars face disruptions

Major commuter train stations are facing disruptions, while over 350 bus workers are striking over pay disputes

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2 w. ago Americans stranded in Jamaica warned of CROCODILES roaming the streets as Hurricane Melissa chaos sees country pleading with Trump for help: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa chaos sees crocodiles roaming residential streets as Jamaica calls on Trump for emergency help: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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3 w. ago Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters

An immigration enforcement sweep targeting vendors on New York City’s famed Canal Street turned chaotic Tuesday afternoon, as bystanders and protesters confronted federal agents and tried to block their path

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