What the papers said in the week ending June 18th
The Church of England, Prince Charles and media celebrities have been at one in condemning the plan to send refugees to Rwanda: Monarchy, celebrity and clergy: Rwanda policy’s ‘alternative opposition’ | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Day of drama and despair before Rwanda flight called off | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
A second advisor to the Prime Minister on ethics has resigned: Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt resigns after Partygate grilling | Boris Johnson | The Guardian
Poor countries have to divert what funds they have to pay for loan debts to wealthier countries: Poor countries forced to cut public spending to pay debts, campaigners say | Economics | The Guardian
Whilst we, as a wealthy country, look likely to cut essential services for ordinary people: Schools and libraries face huge cuts after soaring costs create £1.7bn shortfall | Local government | The Guardian
Gordon Brown draws on experience in the community of Kirkcaldy he grew up in to describe the current situation, and tells of a Gateshead church which is leading the way by providing a warm space for people who can no longer afford to heat their homes: ‘Starve and shiver with Sunak’ is the reality for millions. The chancellor can – and must – stop it | Gordon Brown | The Guardian
Good intentions to provide welcome for Ukrainian refugees are stumbling in practice: Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees left homeless in England, data shows | Refugees | The Guardian
Britain is in the grip of a malaise. Surely we can take action to avoid worse: Britain is already in the grip of a deep malaise – what happens when zero growth bites? | John Harris | The Guardian
Climate change is affecting us progressively: we have hot days Heatwave alert as parts of UK experience hottest day of 2022 so far | UK weather | The Guardian
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira died trying to protect the wilderness of the Amazon: There is a war on nature. Dom Phillips was killed trying to warn you about it | Jonathan Watts | The Guardian
The people of Whitby have raised a flag for the defence of their town and community against dominance by external greed: Whitby votes to limit sales of second homes | Yorkshire | The Guardian
Covid is with us and will be for years to come. We are learning more about it: Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it | Devi Sridhar | The Guardian
Science and medicine make progress which broadens our knowledge and sometimes offers hope of useful treatments: Gaia probe reveals stellar DNA and unexpected ‘starquakes’ | Space | The Guardian
Simple eye examination could predict heart attack risk, says study | Heart attack | The Guardian
But imbalance between need and provision of healthcare is a concern: NHS England already under as much pressure as in winter, says boss | NHS | The Guardian
Pharmacists to assess cancer symptoms and refer patients to specialists | Cancer | The Guardian
Doctors warn against over-medicalising menopause after UK criticism | Menopause | The Guardian
Conspiracy of silence on women’s pain must end | Letters | The Guardian
It is reassuring to know that simple things are effective in making for happiness: Greenery and bright colours in cities can boost morale – study | Psychology | The Guardian
Books are back in fashion: Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury reports record sales amid reading boom | Bloomsbury | The Guardian
England can play cricket well on occasion: Bairstow smashes century to set up England’s series win over New Zealand | England v New Zealand 2022 | The Guardian
Pop stars of the past are still busy in their later years:
Kate Bush is Top of the Pops: Kate Bush reaches UK No 1 with Running Up That Hill after 37 years | Kate Bush | The Guardian
Sir Paul McCartney is 80: Fans and stars pay tribute to “the greatest songwriter ever” Paul McCartney on his 80th birthday (nme.com)
Sir Mick Jagger has covid: Rolling Stones cancel Amsterdam show after Mick Jagger tests positive for Covid | Mick Jagger | The Guardian
Experiences of all ages are valued: We need stories from older mothers – and from women who don’t want children too | Parents and parenting | The Guardian
But seeking to provide adventure has hazards: Police name Devon care home residents who died when boat capsized | UK news | The Guardian
The Conference of Catholic Bishops gives focus to the well-being and care of older people:
Day for Life 2022 – Catholic Bishops’ Conference (cbcew.org.uk)
David Jolley Chair of Christians on Ageing, in a personal capacity. June 2022
