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Commute disrupted as Railways announce strikes across UK
UK: The railways have announced strikes yet again across the United Kingdom, leaving citizens to face difficulties in commute. The railway staff have once again called for a strike over disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. More than 40,000 thousand workers are said to have been on strike.
Shop Price inflation hits 4.4 % in UK, highest since 2005
UK: The shop price inflation rate reached 4.4% in July from 3.1% in June. This is the highest rate of inflation since the commencement of the British Retail Consortium index in 2005.
Former first minister of Ireland ‘Lord Trimble’ dies at 77
UK: The original first minister of Northern Ireland ‘Lord David Trimble’ has died at the age of 77 . Trimble was well known as co-architect of the ‘Good Friday’
agreement. "It is with great sadness that the family of Lord Trimble announce that he passed away peacefully earlier today following a short illness," a statement revealed.
Drought is on cards for United Kingdom; Reports confirm
UK: The United Kingdom is currently tackling the unprecedented heat wave with the temperature soaring high up to 40 degrees Celsius. The consequences of the same will soon take a disastrous face for the country. The reports from various Environmental agencies confirm that if the heat wave persists with such intensity, many parts of the United Kingdom will face severe water shortages; thus, Drought isn’t so far.
 NHS faces unprecedent workforce crisis; Reports assert
UK: The National Health Service (NHS) is currently facing an unprecedented shortfall of manpower in the field and imposing a serious threat to staff and patients’ lives. A shortage of approximately 12000 doctors and above 50000 nurses has been reported so far. Moreover, the crisis is expected to deepen as the government currently has no plans yet regarding the issue.
