Podcast Summary
U.S. Election, Assassination Attempt: Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt and continues campaigning for the Republican nomination, while reports suggest Biden's path to victory may be diminishing. Nursing professionals are leaving the profession in large numbers, causing concern among leaders.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt and continues to campaign for the Republican nomination in the November election, despite reports suggesting Joe Biden's path to victory has diminished. Meanwhile, the Democrats are holding meetings and discussions behind closed doors, but public dissent is increasing as Biden clings to his candidacy. Elsewhere, there were reports of rioting in a suburb of Leeds, England, resulting in vehicles being set on fire and a police car being flipped onto its side. In the healthcare sector, a concerning number of nursing and midwifery professionals are leaving the profession within a decade of joining, with over 27,000 staff leaving between April 2023 and March 2024. Nursing leaders have described this statistic as deeply alarming and called on ministers to take action to make nursing a more attractive career.
Ukraine President's Visit to U.K.: Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky makes history as first foreign leader to address U.K. cabinet in person since 1997. He briefs ministers on Ukraine situation and need to expand Europe's defence industrial base, and a £3.5 billion defence export finance deal is expected.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is making history today as the first official foreign leader to address the U.K. cabinet in person since U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1997. This visit comes as Zelensky briefs ministers on the situation in Ukraine and the need to expand Europe's defence industrial base. Additionally, a £3.5 billion defence export finance deal is set to be agreed upon between Zelensky and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Meanwhile, back in the U.K., a yellow alert for extreme heat covers parts of England with temperatures expected to reach up to 30 degrees Celsius. The alert includes London, the East and West Midlands, the South East, and Eastern England, and is in effect until 11 o'clock tomorrow night. Stay tuned to Times Radio for more updates on these stories.