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The £39bn Skills England Wake-Up Call | FE Soundbite 800
FE News
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June 7, 2025
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 800: 7th June 2025 | The £39bn Skills England Wake-Up Call This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE News: ISSN 2732-4095. We know life is busy, so here is a snapshot of the latest announcements and epic...
UK’s Graduate and Nursing School deans have been replaced
Kentucky Kernel
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June 6, 2025
Two University of Kentucky deans are no longer in their roles. As of May 15, Padraic Kenney is no longer serving as UK’s Graduate School dean, according to UK spokesperson Jay Blanton. An email sent to faculty also confirmed that Rosalie Mainous...
UK’s Labour wins Scottish by-election
Gulf Daily News Online
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a surprise victory yesterday in a fiercely fought by-election for the Scottish parliament, while support for the right-wing Reform UK party surged in a contest tainted by a row over racism....
Is Covid going around again? Cases and hospitalisations as new variant NB.1.8.1 hits UK
Manchester Evening News
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June 7, 2025
A new Covid variant has been detected in the UK, sparking concerns that levels of the virus could soon surge. The new variant, called NB.1.8.1, has been detected in small numbers in the UK, with 13 confirmed cases in England, according to the UK...
Jax Taylor makes major decision for ‘mental health and recovery'
GEO TV
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June 7, 2025
Jax Taylor just revealed he quit social media. The 45-year-old reality TV star, who previously opened up about his struggles with substance abuse, announced that he is going on a social media detox to focus on his "mental health and recovery." On...
As the rate of swimming pool closures quicken, @uk_active and @Swim_England ask government for support in the Spending Review
Leisure Opportunities
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June 6, 2025
Job opportunities UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools and leisure centres as part of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review. Of the 10 local authorities who have seen the biggest decline...
Health and Wellness: How to stay injury-free on golf course this year
Seacoastonline - New Hampshire
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Golf is a favorite pastime for millions - and now that the season is in full swing here in New England - many players are eager to hit the course as often as possible. But when back, knee, elbow, or shoulder pain creeps in - those 18 holes can...
Millions more patients to receive screening invites and appointment reminders on NHS app
LBC
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7 June 2025, 07:56 | Updated: 7 June 2025, 08:09 NHS app on smartphone coronavirus COVID-19 link and symptoms check. Picture: Alamy Millions more patients are set to receive appointment reminders, screening invitations, and test on their...
Stephen Graham had emergency operation on a plane after ‘very scary’ health problem
Metro
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June 7, 2025
Stephen Graham told the story of an emergency operation he had on a flight on Late Night with Seth Meyers (Picture: YouTube/NBC) Stephen Graham may be known for his intense on-screen performances, but his recent appearance on Late Night with Seth...
Love Island UK season 12: Complete set of cast members explored
Sportskeeda
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June 7, 2025
Love Island UK season 12 is set to premiere on ITV2 on June 9, 2025. The long-running reality series will introduce a fresh group of singles as they enter the villa in search of love, explore new connections, and stir up plenty of drama along the...
World first gonorrhoea vaccination programme approved for Northern Ireland
Armagh I
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June 6, 2025
The Department of Health has approved the roll out of a targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea in Northern Ireland. From August, eligible patients, which includes gay and bisexual men who have a recent history of multiple sexual...
Millions will no longer get NHS letters as 'everything' will be done on app
Bristol Post
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June 7, 2025
The NHS app will become the default method of communication for patients seeking appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results as part of a major investment. Millions more people will receive personal health information directly to...
What is happening with UK’s statistics? A crisis of confidence is quietly taking shape
Euro Weekly News
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June 7, 2025
Confidence in the country’s most important statistical institution is wobbling. Jarek Kilian / Shutterstock.com Lurking behind a decimal point lies a deeper fracture. What appeared to be a straightforward 3.5% inflation rate in April should, in...
UK households urged to keep 3 things with them on Wednesday
Daily Express
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June 6, 2025
Households across the UK have been urged to keep three things with them as the soaring temperatures are likely to roast several parts of the country. According to the Met Office, the temperature is likely to reach a sweltering 28C in areas around...
UKHSA summer health warning as measles cases surge in England and Europe
SomersetLive
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June 6, 2025
Health professionals have sounded the alarm that "too many" children remain vulnerable to a potentially lethal illness, following a spike in cases across Europe. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has implored parents to ensure their children...
Heroes or hooligans? Scotland's ultras finally have their say on public image
The Herald (Scotland)
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June 7, 2025
Towards the tail end of the season, members of 14 Ultras groups from around the country simultaneously unfurled banners demanding a ‘Fairer Deal for Fans’, the slogan of a campaign to draw attention not only to issues affecting them, such as their...
Today's rugby news as Wales star diagnosed with stage four arthritis and audio reveals what sparked row
Wales Online
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June 7, 2025
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, June 7. Wales scrum-half told he needs knee replacement Wales international Rhys Webb has revealed he's been diagnosed with Stage four arthritis and told he needs a knee replacement at the age of...
Health officials confirm shortage of breast screening venues in Hertfordshire
Hemel Today
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June 6, 2025
Health bosses have been searching for additional venues for mobile breast screening units in areas of Hertfordshire, as major supermarkets have found other uses for their car parking spaces. The Beds and Herts Breast Screening Service invites...
Jax Taylor Vows to Stay Off Social Media to ‘Prioritize Mental Health’
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Jax Taylor says he's taking time off social media to prioritize his mental health The reality star shared on his Instagram Stories that his "team will be running" his social media pages "for the time being" Taylor explained that his...
Brits issued major warning over holidays in Europe as hotspots hit by disease outbreaks
Daily Express
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June 6, 2025
An outbreak of measles is sweeping through Europe, as the number of cases hits a 25-year high. The disease is highly contagious and can cause inflammation of the brain, as well as leading to long term health complications.France, Italy, Spain and...