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What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

What the papers say – August 13

13 August 2023

Images of the Lionesses adorn the front pages after they reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup.


Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths

12 August 2023

Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats


Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

Nearly four million working days lost to strikes in past year, says think tank

12 August 2023

A real-terms fall in pay has fuelled many of the strikes, the Resolution Foundation said.


Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

Lower A-level grades will allow universities to ‘distinguish between candidates’

12 August 2023

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has warned teenagers to expect lower grades this year than last year.


Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

12 August 2023

The former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multi-million pound partnership helping with a modernisation drive in the country.


Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

12 August 2023

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas.


Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say

12 August 2023

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the highlights of the year for many sky gazers.


King and Queen ‘utterly horrified’ by Hawaii wildfires, letter to Joe Biden says

King and Queen ‘utterly horrified’ by Hawaii wildfires, letter to Joe Biden says

King and Queen ‘utterly horrified’ by Hawaii wildfires, letter to Joe Biden says

12 August 2023

Charles and Camilla sent their ‘deepest possible sympathy’ to the families of people who have died in the blazes.


200 police officers and staff not told of theft involving data for a month

200 police officers and staff not told of theft involving data for a month

200 police officers and staff not told of theft involving data for a month

12 August 2023

The Police Service of Northern Ireland the theft on July 6 was not reported until July 27 and then investigated.


Scottish Water negotiating with trade unions as strike ballot launches next week

Scottish Water negotiating with trade unions as strike ballot launches next week

Scottish Water negotiating with trade unions as strike ballot launches next week

12 August 2023

Unison previously warned that structural pay changes and a ‘below-inflation’ pay rise.


Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

12 August 2023

The Duke of Sussex saddled up to take part in the sporting event for his charity Sentebale in Singapore.


England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

12 August 2023

Players Maya Le Tissier and Anna Patten were among the supporters cheering on the Lionesses back in England as they progressed into the semi-finals.


Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

12 August 2023

A two-year journey around the world will become the nucleus for 200 young scientists working to stop the decline of nature.


NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

12 August 2023

Brady has recently become a minority owner of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.


Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

12 August 2023

High pressure is set to build from the middle of the week, meaning south-east England could reach 32C on Friday.


Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

12 August 2023

The Line Of Duty actress and film director announced their engagement in 2017.


What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

12 August 2023

Rishi Sunak is in the process of bringing in controversial legislation to remove the incentive to make the crossings.


Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

12 August 2023

Opposition MPs said the tragedy highlighted the need for action to prevent dangerous crossings being made.


Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

12 August 2023

Chants of ‘come on England’ could be heard at fan screenings across the country.


Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

12 August 2023

A patrol boat reported that a migrant boat was sinking off Sangatte.


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