What the papers say – May 17
A wide range of topics feature on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
A wide range of topics feature on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
The national broadcaster for Israel said ‘we could not be more proud of the result’ as entrant Eden Golan placed fifth.
The Education Committee has called on the Government to invest in programmes to boost recruitment, training and retention in the teaching profession.
A charity is calling for an uplift to ensure ‘more people can live longer lives in good health’.
The National Audit Office says the new ‘biodiversity net gain’ programme was launched without all the elements in place for its success.
Charity IAM RoadSmart warned there could be ‘an epidemic of uninsured young motorists’.
Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the bombings which resulted in the greatest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles.
Twenty-nine people were killed when the aircraft crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994.
Both Irene Moore, who died in 1998, and Peter Lloyd, who died in 2008, left behind families who continue to struggle with their respective losses.
Labour’s plan to charge VAT on fees is ‘looming large’ in parents’ minds and schools are worried about pupil recruitment, the ISC said.
Home Secretary James Cleverly said the figure marked a ‘significant milestone’.
Researchers said this could be down to more men having a history of heart disease or smoking, or being more reluctant to make lifestyle changes.
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, countries where life expectancy is currently lower are expected to see the largest increase.
Victory means Smith qualifies for next week’s play-offs alongside Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen.
Royal Mail’s owner International Distribution Services is ‘minded’ to agree a takeover by shareholder Daniel Kretinsky.