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What the papers say – February 22

What the papers say – February 22

What the papers say – February 22

22 February 2023

Supermarkets rationing fruit and vegetables features among the topics on the front pages.


Unions warn British Steel jobs at risk amid coking ovens closure fears

Unions warn British Steel jobs at risk amid coking ovens closure fears

Unions warn British Steel jobs at risk amid coking ovens closure fears

22 February 2023

An announcement could be made on Wednesday, the GMB said.


Changes needed to make housing system fairer in longer term, charity says

Changes needed to make housing system fairer in longer term, charity says

Changes needed to make housing system fairer in longer term, charity says

22 February 2023

Those who are currently locked out of or struggling to cope in the housing market may become even worse off, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said.


Judgment due in Shamima Begum’s appeal over citizenship removal

Judgment due in Shamima Begum’s appeal over citizenship removal

Judgment due in Shamima Begum’s appeal over citizenship removal

22 February 2023

The Special Immigration Appeals Commission’s decision on her appeal is due on Wednesday morning.


Six massive early galaxies ‘challenge understanding of the universe’

Six massive early galaxies ‘challenge understanding of the universe’

Six massive early galaxies ‘challenge understanding of the universe’

22 February 2023

The galaxies are far bigger and more mature than anyone expected, say researchers.


Earliest evidence of ‘uncommon’ type of brain surgery found in Israel

Earliest evidence of ‘uncommon’ type of brain surgery found in Israel

Earliest evidence of ‘uncommon’ type of brain surgery found in Israel

22 February 2023

The procedure may have been done as a medical intervention to tackle deteriorating health, researchers said.


Quarter of children’s apps on Google Play ‘do not comply with children’s code’

Quarter of children’s apps on Google Play ‘do not comply with children’s code’

Quarter of children’s apps on Google Play ‘do not comply with children’s code’

22 February 2023

Research found that many apps did not comply with the ICO code which sets out how UK data protection rules apply to children using digital services.


Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

22 February 2023

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are involved in a long-running pay dispute.


High Court to hear first stage of ‘partygate’ challenge against Met Police

High Court to hear first stage of ‘partygate’ challenge against Met Police

High Court to hear first stage of ‘partygate’ challenge against Met Police

22 February 2023

The Good Law Project and Lord Paddick will ask Mr Justice Swift to grant permission for a judicial review of the Met’s handling of the investigation.


Coalition of health and fitness bodies call for greater energy support

Coalition of health and fitness bodies call for greater energy support

Coalition of health and fitness bodies call for greater energy support

22 February 2023

Around 350 leisure facilities nationally have seen service restrictions or temporary and permanent closures since October 2022.


Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

22 February 2023

The actress was one of several speakers at a public meeting on Tuesday.


Nursing union set to meet Government for talks in bid to end strikes over pay

Nursing union set to meet Government for talks in bid to end strikes over pay

Nursing union set to meet Government for talks in bid to end strikes over pay

22 February 2023

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is due to meet with representatives from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on Wednesday.


Scientists criticise Treasury for taking back £1.6bn funding

Scientists criticise Treasury for taking back £1.6bn funding

Scientists criticise Treasury for taking back £1.6bn funding

21 February 2023

The money had been set aside for UK involvement in the EU’s £88 billion Horizon Europe research programme.


Liz Truss re-selected as Tory general election candidate

Liz Truss re-selected as Tory general election candidate

Liz Truss re-selected as Tory general election candidate

21 February 2023

The former Prime Minister will fight a fifth campaign as candidate for South West Norfolk.


Fallen firefighter giving ‘maximum service’, says strikes law opponent

Fallen firefighter giving ‘maximum service’, says strikes law opponent

Fallen firefighter giving ‘maximum service’, says strikes law opponent

21 February 2023

The tragic price paid by FBU member Barry Martin for doing his job was highlighted by a Labour peer at Westminster.


Brexit deal possible within days but will need EU concessions – DUP

Brexit deal possible within days but will need EU concessions – DUP

Brexit deal possible within days but will need EU concessions – DUP

21 February 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he was encouraged by the progress made in talks between the UK and the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Julia Bradbury says she rings her mother every day to tell her to go for a walk

Julia Bradbury says she rings her mother every day to tell her to go for a walk

Julia Bradbury says she rings her mother every day to tell her to go for a walk

21 February 2023

The former Countryfile presenter also said that doctors are now prescribing walking outdoors for people living with mental health issues.


Bill to delay Assembly election and progress ‘Daithi’s Law’ to pass Commons

Bill to delay Assembly election and progress ‘Daithi’s Law’ to pass Commons

Bill to delay Assembly election and progress ‘Daithi’s Law’ to pass Commons

21 February 2023

The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is expected to move through all stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday.


Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

21 February 2023

A host of Whitehall departments declared they could afford a pay bump for workers in 2023/24.


Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

21 February 2023

The decision came after lobbying from Cambridge’s Plant Based Universities campaign.


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