2023-08-14
Times Front Page 14th of August 2023
According to The Times, gunfire was exchanged during clashes between migrants in Dunkirk attempting to reach Britain.
According to The Times, gunfire was exchanged during clashes between migrants in Dunkirk attempting to reach Britain.
The Times reports that students may face starting terms in hotels or different cities as some universities decline to guarantee housing.
The Times leads with the crisis in the NHS, with almost a million appointments cancelled due to striking staff pushing the health service to the brink.
The Times highlights that chief constables are struggling to dismiss hundreds of unfit officers due to government inaction impeding necessary reforms.
The Times highlights that for the first time in over a year, earnings are expected to grow faster than inflation, offering relief from the cost of living crisis.
The Conservative party is considering Ascension Island as a place to send migrants who illegally enter Britain, 4,000 miles away from the UK, The Times reports.
According to The Times, middle-class students have been warned they may lose out on places at top universities that are recruiting an increasing number of foreign students.
The Times reports Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s warning that Britain is in a “low-growth trap”, facing high interest rates until the next general election.
The Times cites a cabinet minister suggesting that the over-50s might consider jobs like delivering takeaways to maintain their lifestyle.