The Latest Breaking News from Steve Barclay

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2023

Nurses warn strikes could DOUBLE in size next month as pay talks drag on in 'Tory split'

A government source denied claims of a split as the Royal College of Nursing warned it will send members out this Wednesday - and twice as many in February if things aren't resolved

Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023

‘People realise what we’re doing is right’: how nurses won PR battle over NHS strikes

Rishi Sunak portrays union chiefs as leftwing militants but some leaders are succeeding in blaming the impasse on No 10 – and half of voters agree

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023

UK must train more doctors and nurses, says NHS boss

Amanda Pritchard said “excellent” British candidates are being rejected from medical schools due to a lack of places

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2023

A step towards meaningful change following the case of tragic Awaab Ishak

Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester joined Shelter boss Dr Polly Neate on Radio 4 to speak about the latest update

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

Rishi Sunak warned of ‘significant’ step-up in coordinated strikes in March

Exclusive: PCS union leader warns of synchronised strikes ahead, as he vows: ‘We’re not going to give up’

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

Landlord guidance about health risks of mould to be reviewed, ministers say

Move comes after coroner instructed government to take action after death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Money for NHS pay rises will have to come from existing health budget, says No 10

Downing Street warns ministers there will be no extra funding as they look for way to solve industrial dispute

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Steve Barclay ‘concedes’ he will have to increase NHS pay offer to avoid strikes

The health secretary said any new pay rise would come out of the existing NHS budget

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Friday briefing: Why the Tories could blink first in the fight over public sector pay

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023