What the papers said in the week ending 22 July 2023
Extremes of heat are having great impacts on life and economy. Can we do anything to reduce the hazard? Southern Europe braces for second heat storm in a week | Extreme weather | The Guardian
- Extreme temperatures recorded across northern hemisphere | Extreme weather | The Guardian
- Olive oil industry in crisis as Europe’s heatwave threatens another harvest | Food & drink industry | The Guardian
People are beginning to think twice about holidays in traditionally warm places. And crops in England may be seen as a good option
There are voices asking for ethical and person-centred aims in all sorts of industries:
Rail transport: The Guardian view on closing train station ticket offices: the wrong route | Editorial | The Guardian
Buses: Rural bus services hit new low after losing out on post-Covid funding | Transport | The Guardian
The Post Office: After 20 years, here’s why the Post Office scandal is special: the cover-up is happening in plain sight | Marina Hyde | The Guardian
Banking, where deep in this article is a glimmer of fight-back against online everything: Credit cards: new UK rules could mean end of O% interest deals | Consumer affairs | The Guardian
Yet – we see fragmentation and personal greed producing more difficulties:
- NHS consultants’ strike in England may cancel surgery for tens of thousands | NHS | The Guardian
- The Guardian view on dentists: the lack of care for children’s teeth is a disgrace | Editorial | The Guardian
- UK rail strikes: passengers face further day of disruption | Rail strikes | The Guardian
More hype for new medicines for people with dementia:
- Experts urge health regulators to approve ‘turning point’ dementia drugs | Alzheimer’s | The Guardian
- More than 250,000 dementia patients in England could miss new treatments | Dementia | The Guardian
Values in education are under scrutiny and under attack:
And we learn of the long-term impact of Covid-19 on cerebral function of some people: ‘Brain fog’ of long Covid comparable to ageing 10 years, study finds | Coronavirus | The Guardian
- The Guardian view on ‘rip-off’ degrees: another low-value government intervention | Editorial | The Guardian
- What’s the real worth of ‘low-value’ degrees? | Students | The Guardian
- The bones of medical education examined | Medicine | The Guardian
Other matters:
Words are important: Avoid phrases that link negativity with blackness, anti-racism report recommends | Race | The Guardian
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It is possible to maintain health in more ways than one: People who cram week’s exercise into two days still reap heart benefits – study | Health | The Guardian
Machine-talk is taking over: AI tool creates South Park episodes with user in starring role | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian
But human creativity is recognised: The Guardian view on Studio Ghibli: a Japanese success story in a faltering film world | Editorial | The Guardian
The cost of insurance for drivers may be prohibitive for older people – but it is rising for everyone: I’m priced off the road because of my age | Insurance | The Guardian
Scandalous behaviour within Churches must be countered without fear:
David Jolley. Chair of Christians on Ageing, in a personal capacity
