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Covid tests for arrivals from China defended by Tory health committee chairman

Tory MP Steve Brine said the measures were only necessary because Chinese authorities would not share data with other countries.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Covid tests for arrivals from China defended by Tory health committee chairman - OLD

Tory MP Steve Brine said the measures were only necessary because Chinese authorities would not share data with other countries.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Government and unions urged to compromise as fresh strikes by nurses announced

The Royal College of Nursing said that unless negotiations are opened, its members will walk out on January 18 and 19.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

NHS facing its 'darkest Christmas to date' thanks to Strep A, Covid, flu and strikes

Last week figures reveal that one in four ambulance patients in England waited more than an hour to be given to A&E teams at hospitals, whilst the number of patients with flu and Strep A skyrockets

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

NHS nurses will strike on two consecutive days and at MORE trusts in major escalation

The Royal College of Nursing said the action at more hospitals in England comes after Rishi Sunak 'left us with no choice' but to walkout by refusing to negotiate with desperate nurses over pay

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

NHS unions to boycott powerful pay body which Tories used to force through carer cuts

The government plans to halt NHS strikes by promising a fast-tracked pay deal next year but Unite have told the Mirror it will either refuse to participate or enter submissions

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

NHS ‘close to overheating’ as unions reveal new strike dates for January

Emergency services see ‘intense’ surge in demand, as fresh walkouts by ambulance staff announced

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Ambulance workers announce two further strike dates after 'incredibly challenging' day of walkouts

Unison said that the fresh walkouts are a result of the Government's 'repeated refusal' to negotiate over pay for NHS workers

Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022

Ambulance workers in north west to stage two more days of walkouts as bitter row over pay continues

The announcement came just a day after thousands of ambulance workers went on strike in England and Wales

Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022