The health secretary has blamed high cases of flu, COVID and fears about Strep A for the “massive pressure” the NHS faced over the festive period. Several trusts have announced critical incidents in recent days, and ambulances have waited hours outside hospitals to transfer their patients, as the government faces growing questions over what it
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Food inflation hit a record annual rate in December as cash-strapped households prepared for Christmas, according to a retail sector report. The latest British Retail Consortium-NielsenIQ shop price index showed typical food grocery costs up 13.3% last month compared with December 2021. The rate had stood at 12.4% in November. The data showed fresh food
The coffin of football legend Pele has been carried through the streets of Santos in Brazil as the public paid their final respects to the sporting icon. Thousands of fans gathered to watch the procession to say their last goodbye to the three-time World Cup winner ahead of his private burial. The casket, draped in
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says Liz Truss should not get the £115,000 annual payment handed to departing prime ministers. “No, she shouldn’t take that entitlement after 44 days. She should turn it down,” he said. Sir Keir also said there needed to be a general election to halt “the revolving door of chaos” under
New details are emerging about 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger, the suspect arrested for the killings of four University of Idaho students. CNN’s Camila Bernal has the story. #CNN #News
A mechanical engineer that designs high performance electric skateboards set his sights on snagging the record for fastest electric skateboard. Not only did he succeed, but he absolutely obliterated the previous record. Australian Raine Kent took his custom-designed electric skateboard up to a top speed of 132.37 km/h (82.25 mph). That’d normally be an eye-watering
Anyone accused of sexual assault will not be allowed to attend the Cesar film awards ceremony in France, organisers have announced. The awards, which are dubbed as the French Oscars and due to be held next month in Paris, are acting in response to protect potential victims, organisers say. It comes after French actor Sofiane
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is raising $750 million (roughly Rs. 6,200 crore) in a new round of funding that values the rocket and satellite company at $137 billion (roughly Rs. 11,33,800 crore) from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, CNBC reported late Monday. Reuters had reported in November that SpaceX was in talks about an offering of mostly
There is “not a bottomless pit of money” to be spent on increasing workers’ pay, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has warned the RMT union – as rail staff undertake further strike action today. Mr Harper told Sky News “there is a fair and reasonable pay offer on the table” and said it is “deeply unhelpful”
New Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar – seen as a bogeyman by many unionists in Northern Ireland – has said he “understands” and “gets” the concerns that community has about the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol he helped to design. Mr Varadkar, who began his second term as Taoiseach in mid-December, told reporters at a briefing
A long exposure photo shows the path of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as it launched the ispace mission on Dec. 11, 2022, with the rocket booster’s return and landing visible as well. SpaceX Elon Musk‘s re-usable rocket maker and satellite internet company, SpaceX, is raising $750 million in a new round of funding that values
American football player Damar Hamlin is in a “critical condition” in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during an NFL game. Medical staff rushed on to the field in Cincinnati on Monday and gave the Buffalo Bills safety CPR for about 10 minutes after he suddenly fell to the floor when a tackle impacted his
Strikes by rail and road staff are set to cause extensive disruption to commuters returning to work after the Christmas break – amid fears that continued walkouts could cause a years-long slump in demand for train travel. About 40,000 members of the RMT union from Network Rail and 14 train operators are taking industrial action
Edson Arantes do Nascimento wasn’t born here, and he didn’t die here. But for 19 seasons, Pelé put this place on the map – so much so, the Brazilian government made him an official national treasure, so he couldn’t play anywhere else. The return of a king to his beloved Santos was welcomed with flags,
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries following a “weather-related accident” on New Year’s Day, his publicist has confirmed. The Marvel actor underwent surgery on Monday and is now in intensive care in a critical but stable condition, a statement provided to multiple US media outlets said. Renner was airlifted to hospital following
Energy regulator Ofgem has warned the UK is facing a “significant risk” of gas shortages this winter due to the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine. A “gas supply emergency” would be declared if suppliers are unable to get gas to homes and businesses safely. #skynews #gas #energy SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more
Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu reacts to the release of several years’ worth of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. #CNN #News
The world’s largest EV market, China, continues gaining momentum as automakers – domestic and foreign – are racing to claim their share in the auto industry’s future. Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto, three Chinese EV leaders, reported strong delivery numbers in 2022 despite ongoing supply chain disruptions. Here’s a look at how their deliveries compared
A chief medical adviser has warned adults to stay at home when feeling unwell, or wear face coverings when going outside in order to minimise the spread of illness. Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), added that adults should not “visit vulnerable people unless urgent” when feeling unwell.
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tesla electric cars in Germany on March 21, 2022. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tesla just published its fourth-quarter vehicle production and delivery report for 2022. Here are the key numbers. Total deliveries Q4 2022: 405,278Total production Q4 2022: 439,701Total annual