Newspaper review: Papers highlight NHS 'failings'

A damning report on the state of NHS care for the elderly is the lead story in several of the quality newspapers.

The health service ombudsman found patients were left hungry, unwashed and with inadequate pain relief.

The will begin "within weeks" but fears "structural deficiencies" will remain unchallenged.

While the not those of the patients.

Civvy Street

The

The paper says the men, all warrant officers, received identical messages to "plan for Civvy Street" - including one from the front line in Afghanistan.

The for paying senior civil servant Bernard Gray a salary and bonus of up to Β£250,000 a year.

The

'Belt tightening'

The a year, while councillors often enjoy benefits of Β£20,000.

It says the "astonishing" figures will intensify anger over spending cuts.

The in the north of England and Northern Ireland.

It says customer "footfall" in shopping centres in these areas is sharply down as customers "tighten their belts".

Party prince

Finally, Prince William's choice of his brother Harry for best man is applauded in many of the papers.

The to organise a stag night.

While the by reprinting a photo of him emerging, bleary-eyed, from a Soho nightclub.

All agree with the