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Wes Streeting criticizes overspending in the NHS, citing a culture of reliance on bailouts for budget blowouts. He plans to cut down on bureaucratic waste by axing government quangos, including NHS England, leading to job losses but emphasizing support for affected workers. Streeting aims to address inefficiencies to redirect funds towards public priorities and taxpayers. Full Article

In a recent Reddit thread, users shared their biggest "wtf?!" moments from first dates. One person's date mentioned enjoying "the occasional Saturday night gangbang", while another offered fully rotten bananas as a snack. Another individual proposed going half on a baby on the first date, and one date ended with the revelation that the person had been in jail for breaking into their ex's apartment. Full Article

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Police have charged several youths following a clash between Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic, with one teenager charged for possessing a weapon at the Scottish Championship match. Previous incidents involving pyrotechnics led to arrests of teenagers, prompting warnings from both clubs about bans for offenders. Despite warnings, pyro devices were still present at the match, resulting in arrests and police intervention in Kirkcaldy town center. Full Article

Wes Streeting and Trevor Phillips discussed Labour's plans to cut international aid and the welfare bill on Sky News, with Phillips challenging Streeting over the party's shift towards Conservative policies. Streeting defended Labour's stance, stating they aim to reform the state and support the poorest and most vulnerable in society. Later on BBC, Streeting reiterated that Labour's goal is to ensure dignity, independence, and a high quality of life for those in need. Full Article

Owen Cooper delivers a standout performance as a troubled teenager in Netflix's new drama Adolescence, his first professional project where he stars alongside Stephen Graham. The 15-year-old actor has already earned praise for his role and is set to join the cast of Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights as the younger version of Jacob Elordi's character. Cooper credits Bafta nominee Stephen Graham for recommending his agent, and the film is expected to hit cinemas...