Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing up to ridicule over his plan to introduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds.

Sunak claimed he would encourage employers to consider those who complete armed services training more prominently.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says critics from both sides of the political aisle have criticised Sunak's idea. 

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing up to ridicule over his plan to introduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds.
Sunak claimed he would encourage employers to consider those who complete armed services training more prominently.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says critics from both sides of the political aisle have criticised Sunak's idea. 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak doubling down on plans to bring back mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds

Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.

British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.

It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.

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Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.
British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.
It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year

Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.

New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.

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Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.
New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data

Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.

BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.

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Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.
BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak doubling down on plans to bring back mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds

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