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.
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70,000 NHS ops at risk as doctors strike over Christmas
Up to 70,000 NHS appointments could be cancelled as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, coinciding with a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of severe disruption and patient suffering over Christmas.
NHS advice to get seen quicker this winter
The NHS faces a severe winter surge. Health chiefs advise using 111 online, pharmacies, and 999 appropriately to get faster care and relieve strained A&E departments.
Aldi's £3.50 School Uniform Bundle Returns in January
Aldi is bringing back its budget-friendly school uniform bundle for just £3.50 from January 4th. The offer includes polo shirts and trousers, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Shop now before stocks run out!
Girl, 8, allegedly assaulted in school 'kissing club'
Parents sue Sierra Canyon School, alleging their 8-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted in a student-run 'kissing club'. The elite LA institution charges nearly $40,000 a year.
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.
Record 452,000 patients face 12-hour A&E trolley waits
A damning investigation reveals record-breaking 12-hour A&E trolley waits have soared, with over 452,000 patients affected this year. Experts warn of a systemic failure putting lives at risk this winter.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Former NFL Star in Romance Scandal at Elite School
Married ex-football star Sullivan 'Tripp' Welborne accused of quid pro quo affair with younger colleague at prestigious Lawrenceville School. Lawsuit reveals shocking details.
Private school scandal over 'odd' student spreadsheet
Somerville House faces backlash after staff spreadsheet describing pupils as 'odd' and 'rude' was leaked. Education Minister condemns school's failure. Read the full investigation.
Student, 18, dies at Kent College Canterbury boarding school
An 18-year-old student has died following a medical episode at Kent College Canterbury. The historic private school is closed as the community mourns. Read the full story.
NHS winter crisis as flu surge meets doctor strikes
Health service faces perfect storm with rising flu cases, ongoing industrial action, and winter pressures creating unprecedented challenges for patient care across the UK.
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 faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS urgent warning as flu outbreak overwhelms hospitals
Health officials declare critical incident as aggressive flu strains flood emergency departments, with experts warning this could be the worst outbreak in years.
Sainsbury's warns of price rises as inflation bites
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals budget pressures will force price increases despite strong sales, as the retail sector battles ongoing inflation challenges.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
Common cold could turn deadly as NHS crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how government's abandoned seven-day NHS pledge could turn routine illnesses into life-threatening conditions as winter pressures mount.
Dr Amir Khan exposes NHS corridor medicine crisis
ITV's resident GP Dr Amir Khan exposes the brutal truth about patients receiving treatment in hospital corridors as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures.
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 Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam
A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.
Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure
Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.
Sydney Islamic School evacuated after bomb threat hoax
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
Elite Sydney school rocked by historic sex abuse scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.
Labour's VAT school fees plan could cost parents £5,000+
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
Schoolgirl's emotional breakdown on Educating Yorkshire
A powerful moment from Educating Yorkshire shows a young student overwhelmed with emotion during lessons, highlighting the intense pressures faced by today's schoolchildren.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
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