Health board cull is a step in the right direction
A reduction in the number of health boards and a more streamlined NHS will have a positive impact, says Record View.
Category : Politics
SNP weighs cutting NHS boards in Scotland health shake-up
The SNP is considering slashing the number of Scotland's 20-plus NHS boards to save money, in what would be the biggest health service shake-up in decades.
Huw Irranca-Davies: New Senedd Speaker on His Role
Huw Irranca-Davies, Labour's former deputy first minister, was elected as the Senedd's new Llywydd (Presiding Officer) following May's election, a role he had long considered. He discusses the swift transition, the challenges of impartiality, and his appr
Royal commission exposes Jewish Australians' fear and anger
The royal commission into antisemitism concluded public hearings after four months, revealing pervasive fear among Jewish Australians, with hopes it will lead to meaningful change.
South Korea travel ban hampers journalists and aid workers
South Korea criminalises travel to blacklisted countries, with penalties tripling recently. Journalists and aid workers say the law impedes their work, as a court convicted a photographer for reporting from Ukraine.
Victoria scraps Daniel Andrews statue plan
The Victorian government has scrapped plans for a statue of former premier Daniel Andrews, appointing an independent panel to review commemorations.
Reform UK funds security patrols near Essex asylum centre
Essex County Council funds security patrols in Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester near the Wethersfield asylum centre, home to about 800 men.
England flags removed in Weston-super-Mare for third time
St George's Cross and Union Jack flags have been removed from Weston-super-Mare seafront for a third time over safety and permission concerns.
Polling expert: Farage faces 'united left and fractured right'
Nigel Farage's path to Prime Minister has narrowed, a pollster says, as Reform UK faces a united left and a fractured right, with Labour now leading.
Middlesbrough Week in Review: Key Events and Updates
A busy week in Middlesbrough saw major developments in local politics, community projects, and public services, with lasting impacts for residents.
UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal after floods
The UK is sending a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by flash floods, with £5 million in humanitarian aid pledged.
Burnham Irish unity remarks were not a mistake, says Bryant
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham did not make a mistake when he said a poll on Irish unity is “off the table”.
Putin 'not seeking direct confrontation with Nato', say officials
Western officials believe Vladimir Putin wants to avoid direct confrontation with Nato despite Russia's dire warnings, dismissing threats as rhetoric designed to scare and deter.
Prince Harry's Security Fight Takes Heartstrings Route
Prince Harry continues his fight for taxpayer-funded UK police protection, now trying the 'heartstrings route' after legal challenges failed, as a new risk assessment is ordered.
Drumcree ruling quashed, raising sectarian tension fears
High court quashes Parades Commission ban on Orange Order parade at Drumcree, overturning a decision upheld annually since 1998 and sparking political division.
Russia losing 6,000 more troops than it can recruit monthly, west says
Russia is losing about 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit, western officials say, despite acquiring 1,000 new soldiers daily.
Pakistan refuses to take back Rochdale grooming gang leader
Pakistan has refused Ed Miliband's pleas to take back a Rochdale grooming gang leader born in the country, saying it has no legal mechanism to do so.
Labour should curb the power of big money in politics
Andy Burnham backed a £500,000 donations cap in May but now resists amendments. The Guardian argues he is wrong and should support curbs on mega-rich donors.
Ten Caerphilly libraries to close after legal challenge fails
Ten libraries across Caerphilly county will close after a High Court judge ruled the council's library strategy was lawful, rejecting campaigners' legal challenge.
UK warned against doing 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after visit
Western officials warn the UK not to do 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after Andy Burnham's Kyiv visit triggered repeated Russian threats of retaliation.
Pipe bands to entertain Callander crowds in Siobhan Cattigan fundraiser
Callander hosts Siobhan's Legacy of Love fundraiser on Sunday from 12.30pm in Ancaster Square, featuring pipe bands and dancers, raising funds for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Russia not seeking direct Nato conflict, Western officials say
Western officials have sought to play down the prospect of a conflict between Russia and Nato after a week of repeated threats from the Kremlin.
Yorkshire cleared by regulator over £1.75m payment to CEO's firm
Yorkshire have escaped charges from the Cricket Regulator after a formal investigation into a £1.75m payment to Sanjay Patel's company SMP73 Ltd for work on the Northern Superchargers sale.
Labour MP's claim on private sector 'wrong way round'
A Labour MP's claim that the private sector depends on state funding is 'precisely the wrong way round', argues a columnist, citing public sector waste and growth.
Putin avoids NATO clash despite Ukraine drone strikes
Western officials believe Vladimir Putin wants to avoid direct confrontation with NATO, despite increased rhetoric and drone strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.
Welsh Reform MS says she had 'no right' to be at Eisteddfod
Helen Jenner, deputy leader of Reform Wales, said online commenters claimed she had no right to attend the Welsh language festival because of her party membership.
Legal rights if rats enter garden from neighbour's property
A homeowner sought advice after rats entered their garden, likely from a neighbour's chicken coop. Here's what UK law says about pest responsibility and action.
Burnham to Abstain on Assisted Dying Vote
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will abstain from the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, due back in the Commons on September 11.
Burnham to abstain in assisted dying vote, citing free vote
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will abstain from voting on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, saying he does not want to influence the debate. The bill returns to MPs on September 11.
Burnham to abstain from assisted dying vote next month
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he intends to abstain from the upcoming vote on proposed legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
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