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The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
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Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
NHS acquires state-of-the-art private hospital in major boost
The NHS is set to acquire a cutting-edge private hospital in a landmark deal that promises to significantly expand healthcare capacity and reduce waiting lists across the region.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
NHS transplant patient's agony over years-long wait
Exclusive: NHS transplant patient reveals heartbreaking wait as private patients receive organs faster. The shocking reality of Britain's transplant system exposed.
Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.
NSW Government buys back Northern Beaches Private Hospital
The NSW Government announces landmark acquisition of Northern Beaches Private Hospital, ending controversial private partnership and returning vital healthcare services to public control.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical NHS overhaul plan
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils radical NHS plan proposing tax relief for private insurance and dramatic service reforms ahead of 2024 general election.
Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
Labour could add VAT to private healthcare bills
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Labour's private healthcare VAT hits 8 million families
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
Trump's Medicaid Cuts Threaten Millions with Health Insurance Loss
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating human impact of proposed Trump administration cuts to Medicaid, threatening health coverage for vulnerable Americans and risking a public health crisis.
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
AI Doctors: The NHS's Prescription for the Future?
Exclusive insight into how AI physicians could solve the NHS crisis, reduce waiting times, and provide 24/7 medical expertise. Discover why leading experts believe artificial intelligence may become your first point of medical contact.
Trump could deploy private army in US cities
Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Soho House Goes Private in Major $1.1bn Deal
Exclusive members' club Soho House has de-listed from the stock market in a major shift. Discover the implications for its global membership and the future of private hospitality.
Sixth Forms Braced for 'Brutal Competition' Over Labour VAT Plan
Exclusive: A new report reveals sixth forms are bracing for a fierce battle for students as Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees threatens to drive an exodus back into the state sector, creating a funding and capacity crisis.
Young Brits Ditch NHS for Private Healthcare in Droves
Exclusive analysis reveals a silent crisis as a generation loses faith in the NHS, opting for private medical insurance in a desperate bid for timely care. Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
MPs demand action to protect NHS from private sector
A cross-party group of MPs warns that private firms are profiting at the expense of NHS patients, calling for stricter regulations to safeguard public healthcare.
Australia not to blame for US healthcare failures
A sharp rebuttal to claims that Australia's healthcare policies are responsible for US system failures, highlighting structural differences and political inertia.
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