NHS: A&E 'under siege' from minor ailments like hiccups
NHS England warns A&E is overwhelmed as over 200,000 patients sought emergency care for minor issues. Health Secretary urges public to use services appropriately. #NHS #AandE
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Nurses warn NHS patients 'set up to suffer' this winter
Nursing leaders warn of a devastating winter for NHS patients, with 12-hour A&E waits and corridor care set to worsen. A looming junior doctors' strike adds to the crisis. Read the full report.
A&E Exodus Triples as 320,000 Leave Untreated
Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.
Two-Year NHS Wheelchair Service Delay Leaves User Stranded
A London man's 24-month battle with the NHS wheelchair service reveals a system in crisis, leaving him isolated and struggling for basic independence. Read his story and the official response.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
Taxpayers Subsidise Rising Specialist Fees in NHS
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
NHS blood cancer care move saves £700k, angers patients
King's College Hospital NHS plans to relocate haematology care from Orpington to Camberwell, saving £700k annually while patients fear longer journeys and isolation from families.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
NHS pathologist crisis leaves bereaved parents waiting
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
NHS Doctors' Strike: Veteran Exposes Pay Crisis
Retired consultant reveals junior doctors worked 80-100 hour weeks for 'pittance' as current strikes continue. Read why decades of being 'cheap labour' fuels NHS discontent.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet key waiting time targets for scans and hospital care, despite billions in investment. Discover the full story.
House moving costs hit record high in 2025
New data reveals the staggering cost of moving home in England has surged 27% to £17,831. Discover the breakdown and what first-time buyers face.
Energy price cap to fall in January before spring rise
Great Britain's energy price cap is forecast to drop to £1,733 in January before rising by £75 in April due to network costs. Discover what this means for your bills.
NHS nurse died after 'indigestion' misdiagnosis
Paediatric nurse Paula Ivers, 47, died from an aortic dissection hours after being sent home from Tameside Hospital with Gaviscon. Her family says the NHS 'let her down in the worst way possible'.
Smaller Hedge Funds Struggle With Rising Costs
London's smaller hedge funds face mounting pressures from rising operational costs and investor outflows. Discover why industry consolidation threatens their survival.
UK SMEs start with less than £6,000
New research reveals the average UK small business starts with under £6,000, with many founders relying on personal savings and loans. Discover the financial tightrope and the support available.
NHS: Doctor strike turnout shows decline
NHS chief reports encouraging signs of reduced junior doctor strike participation as five-day walkout continues. Health Secretary criticises impact on patients.
Egg Freezing: The Truth About Costs and Success Rates
Discover the realities of egg freezing in the UK - from hidden costs to emotional challenges. Essential reading for women considering fertility preservation.
Dunelm's 3p/hour Electric Throw Cuts Heating Bills
Stay warm this winter with Dunelm's cosy electric throw. It costs less than 3p an hour to run and shoppers say it's so effective they don't need central heating.
Third of Australians want to scrap net zero targets
New polling reveals 33% of Australians want to abandon net zero, believing it will reduce costs. Experts warn this misconception threatens climate action and economic opportunities from renewables.
Thinktank Slams Streeting's 'Chaotic' NHS Reform Approach
A damning Institute for Government report criticises Health Secretary Wes Streeting's NHS reforms, warning government targets will be missed. Read the full analysis.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
The Hidden Costs of Pool Ownership in Britain
Discover why pool ownership isn't all fun and games. From chemical maintenance to unexpected expenses, learn what really lies beneath the surface of British pool ownership.
Goldman Sachs Adds 200 EU Staff as Pay Rises 11%
Goldman Sachs increases EU workforce by nearly 200 employees across Frankfurt, Paris and Milan while compensation costs surge 11% amid strategic continental expansion.
UK borrowing costs rise after Reeves' tax U-turn
UK borrowing costs surge and the pound falls after Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans. Market reaction signals investor unease ahead of the budget.
Streeting's NHS Reform: Sink or Save for Labour?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils radical NHS restructuring plan to cut 18,000 jobs and redirect £1bn to frontline care. Can this high-stakes gamble save both the health service and Labour's political future?
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