2022-12-22
Times Front Page 22nd of December 2022
As a result of paramedic strikes, senior doctors and NHS officials have warned that the health service faces an “extremely tough festive period.”
As a result of paramedic strikes, senior doctors and NHS officials have warned that the health service faces an “extremely tough festive period.”
Drivers are facing their most expensive Christmas getaway ever with diesel now costing £97, almost £15 more than last year.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged by the Daily Star to “pull his finger out and fix things”.
According to the Daily Express, emergency calls plummeted during the ambulance strike as sick and injured people stopped calling 999.
A fast-tracked pay deal will be offered to striking NHS workers next year, according to The Daily Telegraph.
After thousands deferred seeking treatment during the ambulance strike, the NHS is preparing for an influx of patients.
Metro reports that ambulance staff dashed to 999 emergencies during their strike.
Health Secretary Steve Barclay and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are prolonging NHS strikes by refusing to negotiate pay with struggling staff, the Daily Mirror reports.
According to the I newspaper, more ambulance strikes are expected in January, and ambulance delays are expected to continue for the rest of this week.
The Financial Times reports that big tech companies are looking to vacate their leased office spaces in London amid a cooling economy.