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NHS delays push patients to private scans from £300

Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.

Cancer patients pay privately as NHS misses targets

Soaring numbers of UK cancer patients are using savings or private insurance for chemotherapy due to NHS waiting lists. New data reveals an alarming trend as key NHS cancer targets are missed. Read the full investigation.

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.

EU Announces Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals

The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.

Khan's appointment signals crackdown on private equity

New York mayor-elect appoints ex-FTC chair Lina Khan to transition team, sending strong message to private equity firms over rent hikes and healthcare monopolies. Discover what this means for Wall Street.

NHS Scotland Leads Private Hospital Takeovers

Scotland's NHS is acquiring private hospitals to tackle record waiting times. Discover how this radical approach could reshape UK healthcare and reduce patient delays.

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.

Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety

Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.

Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient

A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.

Mounjaro: UK Weight Loss Drug Revolution

The groundbreaking diabetes medication Mounjaro is transforming weight management across Britain, but availability and cost remain significant barriers for patients seeking its benefits.

CQC Chief Executive Resigns Over NHS Trust Probe

The head of England's health watchdog steps down following a damning inquiry into University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, raising serious questions about patient safety oversight.

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.

NHS Embraces AI in Landmark Reform Plan

Labour's Shadow Health Secretary announces groundbreaking NHS reform plan leveraging private sector capacity and artificial intelligence to slash waiting times and transform patient care across Britain.

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