Driving test backlog forces learners to pay £500 to bots
Learners pay up to £500 to automated bookers as driving test backlog persists. The DVSA's target for 7-week waits is now delayed until 2027. Read the full NAO report findings.
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Young Brits turn to taxis as driving costs soar
New research reveals nearly a quarter of 18-30 year olds can't drive, with many citing expensive lessons and fear of tests. Discover how this impacts their freedom and social lives.
Nicole Kidman reveals emotional state post-divorce
Nicole Kidman shares how she's coping after filing for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage. The actress discusses finding solace with female co-stars.
DVSA's 16th Fault Rule for Learner Drivers Explained
Learner drivers, discover the DVSA's crucial '16th fault rule' and the three types of faults that can make or break your practical driving test. Pass your test with confidence.
MPs: NHS waiting list target at 'serious risk'
MPs warn the Government's key NHS waiting list pledge is in serious jeopardy, drawing parallels to HS2 failures. Will patient care suffer amid major reforms?
NHS waiting list falls but winter pressures mount
NHS waiting lists drop for first time in 15 years, but service faces record winter demand and doctor strikes. Health Secretary declares service 'on road to recovery'.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
England's schools may replace exam focus with life skills
A landmark government review calls for radical transformation of England's curriculum, prioritising financial literacy, mental health and digital skills over relentless exam preparation.
Driving test crisis: 18-month waits force learners to travel
UK learner drivers face unprecedented delays with waiting times stretching to 18 months, forcing many to travel hundreds of miles and pay premium prices for last-minute test slots.
Scottish NHS patients face years-long wait times
Shocking new data reveals thousands of Scottish patients are enduring waits of over two years for outpatient appointments, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Scotland's NHS.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
UK Driving Test Postcode Lottery Revealed
Exclusive DVSA data uncovers shocking regional disparities in driving test pass rates across Britain, with some test centres seeing nearly 70% failure rates while others boast 60% success.
Baby's 12-hour A&E sepsis ordeal sparks safety review
A three-month-old baby endured a horrific 12-hour wait in A&E with suspected sepsis while doctors repeatedly dismissed his parents' concerns about his purple feet and deteriorating condition at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Ultimate Practical Gift Guide For Men
Struggling to find the perfect gift? Discover our curated selection of practical, innovative presents for the modern man - from tech gadgets to everyday essentials he'll genuinely appreciate.
Daughter's final days spent in agony on hospital trolleys
A grieving mother reveals how her daughter endured her last days on hospital trolleys in unimaginable pain, exposing the devastating human cost of the NHS crisis.
Drummond's expensive revenge after 76ers teammate's prank
Philadelphia 76ers' locker room drama unfolds as Andre Drummond gets ultimate revenge on teammate Paul Reed after expensive parking prank - the inside story of the NBA's funniest feud.
NHS Crisis: Damning Report Exposes Government Failures
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in NHS planning and funding, warning of severe consequences for patient care and staff wellbeing across the UK.
NI GP training scheme axed amid doctor shortage crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health has pulled funding from a vital GP training scheme in Northern Ireland, sparking fears of worsening doctor shortages and patient care delays across the region.
NHS Safety Failures Exposed in Damning Healthwatch Report
Exclusive investigation reveals systemic NHS safety failures putting patients at risk, with Healthwatch England demanding urgent government action to address critical healthcare shortcomings.
NHS GP Crisis: Patients Reveal Shocking Appointment Reality
Exclusive patient survey exposes the devastating truth about NHS GP services with millions struggling to secure appointments and facing unacceptable delays.
Seven-Year NHS Ordeal: Mother's Plea for Help Dismissed
Exclusive: A desperate mother reveals her seven-year battle for an NHS diagnosis after repeatedly being dismissed by GPs, highlighting systemic failures in women's healthcare.
UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog
A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.
Flight attendant's genius phone hack for airport queues
A seasoned cabin crew member reveals a simple yet brilliant trick using your smartphone that could save you from airport chaos and endless queues.
Millions of Older Brits Sacrifice Essentials for Healthcare
Shocking Age UK research reveals nearly 4 million older people are sacrificing essentials as NHS pressures push them towards private healthcare.
7 years of agony: NHS patient's shocking surgery wait
A grandfather endured seven years of excruciating pain waiting for hip replacement surgery on the NHS, exposing the devastating reality of hospital waiting lists and cancelled operations.
Londoners' trust in NHS plummets amid healthcare concerns
Exclusive research reveals Londoners are losing confidence in the NHS, with growing concerns about waiting times, staff shortages and mental health services.
Scotland's A&E crisis: Worst waits on record
New NHS Scotland data exposes alarming deterioration in emergency care performance, with nearly half of A&E patients facing dangerous waiting times as health service struggles under pressure.
NHS Offers Same-Day Mental Health Support Nationwide
The NHS has dramatically transformed its mental health services, with patients now receiving same-day specialist support through a groundbreaking new approach that's slashing waiting times across the UK.
Driving test delays fuel scam epidemic targeting learners
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
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