Other Dr Tom Gorman says GPs are doing extra work that they are not paid to do GPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a lack of funding. It threatens to bring chaos to the system. Surgeries are taking a variety of steps […]
SpaceX Tyche was launched on a SpaceX Falcon rocket from California The UK military has launched its first ever dedicated Earth-imaging satellite. Called Tyche, the washing machine-sized spacecraft will have sufficient resolution to identify battlefield troop positions and vehicles. It’s a demonstrator that should be followed by a network of satellites this decade using a […]
Kamala Harris has called for millions of new-build homes and first-time buyer help, tax breaks for families and a ban on grocery “price-gouging” in her first speech focused on economic policy. The Democratic presidential nominee’s plans build on ideas from the Biden administration and aim at addressing voter concerns after a surge in prices since […]
George Santos leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives in Washington on Dec. 1, 2023. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a […]
Labour’s promise to “end the 8am scramble” for medical appointments will be impossible without increasing core funding for GPs, according to a leading medical association. The health secretary, Wes Streeting, pledged during the general election campaign that Labour would “end the 8am scramble by allowing patients to easily book appointments to see the doctor they […]
Getty Images The deal has excited some and angered others “All you can fly” – unlimited flights for an annual subscription fee. What’s not to like? A fair amount, for some passengers, it turns out. Wizz Air’s new scheme under that title has divided opinion. Some have praised the €499 (£426) scheme’s “insanely great” value […]
Who: Chelsea vs Manchester City What: English Premier League Where: Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom When: 4:30pm local time (15:30 GMT) on Sunday, August 18 How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up and full-text commentary of the game Manchester City will be without Rodri for the start of their Premier League […]
Hurricane Ernesto is heading for Bermuda, having crossed Puerto Rico where it left more than half of homes and businesses without power. With wind gusts of 100mph (155km/h), Ernesto has now strengthened to a category-two hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says in its latest bulletin at 03:00 GMT on Friday. It warns that […]
ESPN has fired “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III, sources briefed on the moves told The Athletic on Thursday. The decisions were made for financial reasons as ESPN nears the conclusion of its fiscal year at the end of September, per a source briefed on the matter. Both Ponder and […]
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 Vice President Harris will focus on grocery store prices and housing costs in the first major policy speech of her campaign later […]