Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

BBC News - 1d

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down

Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.

BBC News - 6d

'A huge amount to offer' - why have England promoted Smith?

Promoting Jamie Smith to bat in a position he has never filled before seems confusing, so what are England thinking and do the statistics back it up?

BBC News - Feb. 21

The obstacles preventing NHS England from slimming down

Health and Social Care Act and organisational bloat stand in Wes Streeting’s way

Financial Times - 4d

MS patients suffer side-effects after NHS England switches to cheaper drug

Scores of people experience complications after change from Tysabri to Tyruko as part of NHS drive to save money. ‘It was awful for me’: one MS patient shares her experience with Tyruko Scores ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive

NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles. Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why the Huge Slack Outage Is a Must-Read Message on Workplace Communications

In an era of always-on digital communication where office chats often rely on third-party tech, you need a backup communications plan to handle problems like Wednesday’s crash.

Inc. - 3d

De'Vondre Campbell not revealing why he quit on 49ers: 'I know the truth and don’t care to clear anything up'

Campbell left the team's Week 15 game and did not return.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Liam Livingstone must finally seize moment for England on global stage | Ali Martin

All-rounder has yet to deliver in five major tournaments and missed out again in Champions Trophy defeat by Australia. The England players who hit the golf course on Sunday morning probably did the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

‘This moment is medieval’: Jackson Katz on misogyny, the manosphere – and why men must oppose Trumpism

The result of the US election unleashed a ferocious feminist backlash, he says, and makes his 40-year struggle to end violence against women more urgent than ever. ‘If it takes a village to raise a ...

The Guardian - 3d

NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns

Departure comes as government seeks to tighten control over health service

Financial Times - 6d

Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ making condition suddenly worse

Vatican says pontiff was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he responded well and remains alert. Pope Francis has suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” which caused him to ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump’s tariffs loom suddenly through the fog of trade war

In the US president’s mind, the trade instruments blur into one another

Financial Times - 1h

NHS leaders explore private finance for crumbling estate

‘Tide has turned’ after backlash led to PFI being abandoned in 2018

Financial Times - 1d

‘It’s quite incredible’: the Lancashire village with five Michelin stars

Aughton, near Ormskirk, has been called Britain’s culinary capital and become a global destination for foodies. It has been called the culinary capital of Britain, with no less than five Michelin ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

The Papers: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right'

Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.

BBC News - Feb. 24

NHS chief’s shock resignation puts focus on Streeting’s vision for health service

Minister reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

Financial Times - 5d

Greenland’s Big Moment

Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Mike Johnson’s moment of truth

He's pushed for "one big, beautiful bill" for weeks. Now the speaker has to deliver.

Politico - Feb. 24

Hindu devotional singing is having a moment

According to Grammy Award-winner Chandrika Tandon and other devotional musicians, the melodic repetition of Vedic mantras, often associated with the many names of the tradition’s various deities, ...

ABC News - Feb. 21

F1 testing in Bahrain: The key moments

The Formula 1 season got underway this week with three days of testing 2025 cars. Here's what happened in Bahrain.

ESPN - 2d

The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

BBC News - Feb. 20

'Huge mountain to climb' - Leicester in 'alarming situation'

Protests. No home league goal in over two months. Rooted in the relegation zone. What next for Leicester?

BBC News - Feb. 22

Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's funeral

The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Huge crowds mourn Hizbollah’s Nasrallah at Beirut funeral

Ceremony in 55,000-seat stadium comes five months after veteran leader was killed in Israeli air strike

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It

European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...

The New York Times - Feb. 20

‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan

Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problem

Financial Times - Feb. 22

De'Vondre Campbell on quitting on 49ers: I'm rich and never have to work again

Three months after walking off the field in the middle of a game, Campbell went on a social media rant about it.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits

Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’

Financial Times - Feb. 24

New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’. A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he had resigned from his post after ...

The Guardian - 6d

MP Amesbury urged to quit Commons as it emerges he will be paid while in jail

The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.

BBC News - 6d

'Over my dead body' - Arteta won't quit title race

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

BBC News - 6d

Ranking them all: NFLPA report cards create quite a buzz

NFL teams were graded based on player satisfaction in many categories. Miami finished No. 1 for the second straight season, with Arizona last. We break it all down.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

'I quit my job to live and breathe Pokémon cards'

Chloe Webb now runs a specialist store - and travels the world buying and selling Pokémon cards.

BBC News - 4d

UK's international development minister quits after foreign aid cut

The British Cabinet minister responsible for international development has quit in the wake of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision earlier this week to ramp up defense spending by slashing the ...

ABC News - 3d

Nationalisation will buckle England’s railways

Shutting out private business will mean less money for the creaking sector

Financial Times - Feb. 24

The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout

Plus, a James Bond takeover.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss

Rumors of a rift between AC Milan stars Christian Pulisic and Youssouf Fofana and their head coach Sérgio Conceição are not true, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Mourinho 'not a racist' - Drogba defends former boss

Didier Drogba defends former manager Jose Mourinho and insists the Portuguese is "not a racist" after Galatasaray accused the Fenerbahce manager of making "racist statements" following the 0-0 draw ...

BBC News - 5d

Lyon boss faces lengthy ban for confronting ref

Paulo Fonseca's red card is the latest incident in an ongoing row of respect of match officials in France.

ESPN - 1h

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