Real Madrid’s long-awaited signing of Kylian Mbappe has plenty of upside for the reigning Spanish and European champions — but there are some question marks. One of them is how Mbappe fits into the starting line-up, given his preferred position is on the left wing, which is where Vinicius Junior, last season’s 24-goal top scorer, […]
Getty The body responsible for inspecting NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary has said. An independent review found inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) lacked experience – some had never been into a hospital before, while some care home inspectors had never met […]
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a video released by Harris’ campaign this morning. […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Payments group Ebury has selected investment bankers at Goldman Sachs to handle its planned £2 billion initial public offering (IPO) in London. This fintech firm is pushing ahead with one of the few […]
Maija Karala The small furry Jurassic mammal scampered at the feet of dinosaurs (artist impression) Two incredibly rare fossils found on Scotland’s Isle of Skye are rewriting our understanding of how mammals evolved. While modern small mammals live as little as a year, one of the first to roam the earth, alongside dinosaurs, could reach […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed she will reveal a Treasury audit of public spending pressures inherited by the new government, which could see claims of a “black hole” worth tens of billions of pounds. Attending the G20 finance ministers summit in Rio de Janeiro, the chancellor said the statement to Parliament on Monday would show […]
Mel Stride has confirmed he is standing in the Conservative leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak. The former work and pensions secretary says he will “forensically” hold Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to account and believes he can unite the party to win back the public’s trust. He says he already has the backing of […]
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 25, 2024, 09:52 AM ET As Barcelona prepare to head to the United States this week for a preseason tour that will see them play Manchester City, Real Madrid and AC Milan, work is ongoing behind the scenes to improve the squad for new coach Hansi Flick after a disappointing 2023-24 […]
Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices. The health and social care secretary promised to “grip the crisis” at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by taking immediate action to […]
BBC Matthew Sharp has been unable to leave hospital for nearly a year A disabled man has spent nearly 10 months in a busy general hospital because no suitable home has been found for him in the community. Matthew Sharp, who has a range of complex conditions, says he has been left in limbo while […]