Week in the UK. Good or bad

On Friday, Brits were choosing their favourite holiday destination in Britain , together with the Daily Mail Britain has several beautiful holiday destinations from beautiful beaches to quaint villages in the rolling countryside and rugged mountains and Express.co.uk wanted to know which is your favourite. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit household finances, staycations are a popular choice for Britons wanting to travel without the additional cost of going abroad. A survey from earlier this year found that 36 percent of Britons are planning a short break of one to four days in the UK in 2023. The research of 1,000 people was conducted on behalf of audit, tax and consulting firm, RSM UK and found some 28 percent are planning a longer break in the UK of five or more days.  Many British holidaymakers enjoy taking a trip to the seaside, with millions flocking to the south-west of England to explore the sandy beaches of Devon and Cornwall. For those who enjoy a more ...

On this Monday, junior doctors in England have announced a new 72-hour walkout in June after the latest round of government pay talks broke down. The strike will take place between 07:00 on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June.  Readers consider the govt offer of a 5% rise non-serious and intended to destroy the NHS. "They offered 5%. Basically the AFC but without the one off bonus payment. They are not serious at all about negotiating with doctors. Expect months of strikes and a new ballot with a similar mandate." "The government is not serious because they want the NHS to fail. They want to bring in a US style healthcare system so the corporate insurance companies can make money. Privatization is the name of the game with conservatives, they just aren’t at the place where they are comfortable saying it aloud. The next election is probably the last chance to save the NHS." At the same time, patients complain of lack of medical treatment: ...

Tuesday was a day full of events in the UK. One of the biggest strikes by medics started , this Tuesday. While junior doctors were marching past Downing Street, EveryDoctor Wall of Support for them was launched. Hundreds of Britons wrote messages of respect and support for people who save our lives. Jeremy Vine on 5 debate show received rather clear answer on the question, " Are junior doctors' pay demands unreasonable? Junior doctors in England are striking for four days while asking for a 35% pay restoration. The Health Sec says the demands are "unreasonable" and that walkouts "risk patient safety". Do you agree? Or are you backing the doctors?" The majority of their followers in Twitter  spoke out in favour of the junior doctors. They also doubt in competence of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Hon. Steve Barclay. There is an opinion that four days is too long to medics' strike :   " No. I am backing the Doctors. Stev...