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Labour faces fresh calls to rein in NHS fat-cat pay as nearly 600 bosses rake in salaries more than Prime Minister, health service ‘Rich List’ finds, with number netting £300,000 more than doubling
Labour is facing renewed pressure to curb high pay in the NHS after a “Rich List” analysis found that nearly 600 health service executives now earn more than the Prime Minister, whose salary stands at £172,153. The findings have reignited criticism that senior NHS management is being rewarded generously even as the health service continues…
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Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling for air conditioning to be made mandatory in all new UK homes, arguing the country’s housing stock is “woefully unprepared” for the extreme heat brought by climate change. The party also wants cooling systems required in essential public buildings such as schools and hospitals, alongside passive measures like planting more…
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‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Review: Killer Puppetry Is the Best Thing About This Killer Puppet Slasher
British indie director Rhys Frake-Waterfield gained a measure of notoriety for his 2023 film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” at best an amusing sketch idea that could hardly support a feature-length horror movie, let alone a very slapdash sequel. But it wasn’t memorably bad enough to merit either cultists or a shelf full of Razzies, both…
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Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is set to personally take up the UK’s seat on the World Bank board, a role usually delegated to a junior minister, in a move signalling that climate action and international development will remain central to UK foreign policy. The decision matters because it comes as the Trump administration pressures…
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SUFC News: United’s rivals ‘interested’ in goalkeeper as West Brom ‘work’ on deal – thestar.co.uk
Reports suggest that a goalkeeper linked with Sheffield United could also attract interest from one of the club’s rivals, while West Bromwich Albion are said to be working on a separate deal. The developments matter because they could affect United’s options in the transfer market and competition for targets ahead of the new season. The…
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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off 2026 ‘Faithkeepers’ European Tour At Germany’s BOBFEST
British heavy metal band Judas Priest launched their 2026 “Faithkeepers” world tour on 25 July at Germany’s BOBfest, held at Mönchengladbach’s SparkassenPark. The 17-song show marked the European leg of the band’s continuing world tour cycle, following a 22-city North American co-headlining run with Alice Cooper the previous autumn, and comes as the group promotes…
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Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Reuben Ward won gold for Scotland in the men’s all-around gymnastics competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fulfilling a dream that began 12 years ago when he watched Dan Keatings win the same title in the city. The 21-year-old, whose parents left East Kilbride for Bury before he was born, became Scotland’s third gold…
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New heatwave TV thriller resonates in today’s world, says Iwan Rheon
The BBC has released The Rapture, a new psychological thriller adapted from Liz Jensen’s bestselling novel, with star Iwan Rheon saying its heatwave setting feels especially relevant given current climate trends. Rheon, best known for Game of Thrones, told BBC Radio Wales that although the drama is set during a scorching heatwave, filming took place…
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SWFC: There’s something about Sheffield Wednesday new boy Louie Barry – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s signing of forward Louie Barry from Aston Villa is presented as an encouraging addition to the club’s summer rebuild. The move matters because Barry brings proven attacking potential at League One level and gives the Owls a player with experience of several Championship loan spells. The 23-year-old joined Wednesday for an undisclosed fee…
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Police increase patrols after ‘shooting’ fears in village – thestar.co.uk
Derbyshire Constabulary has increased patrols in Killamarsh, near Sheffield, after residents reported hearing loud bangs in the early hours and feared gunshots had been fired. The response is intended to reassure the community while officers investigate whether there was any criminal incident. Police were called shortly after 2am following emergency calls from worried residents. The…