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Food shortages, moldy apartments, a lack of medical workers: The United Kingdom is facing a perfect storm of struggle, and millions are sliding into poverty. There is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon.
JANET STREET-PORTER: This is what can happen if you call 999 in modern Britain. These stories shame 'our' NHS and make a mockery of the word care.
Recently appointed health minister Will Quince said some homes place an unnecessary burden on emergency services by dialling for help rather than lifting residents themselves.
Jubilant members of the Labour front bench - including leader Sir Keir Starmer - partied in Liverpool after being buoyed by polling showing they had soared even further ahead of the Tories.
Friday's headlines include A-level results day, and reports of a plan to hire more foreign carers.