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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.

Gogglebox's Tim Lai, 46, Diagnosed With Cancer

Gogglebox Australia star Tim Lai shares his cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy struggle. The 46-year-old details severe nausea and pain but remains positive. Read his full story.

Ray Hadley's granddaughter suffers cancer setback

Sydney radio legend Ray Hadley's family shares devastating update as his four-year-old granddaughter Lola faces a serious chemotherapy complication. Their Christmas wish is for her to be home.

Breakthrough NHS cancer treatment approved

A revolutionary new NHS treatment for bladder cancer shows 82% success rate, offering hope to patients facing surgery. Discover how this innovation works.

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.

Light-activated cancer treatment breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.

Amy Dowden's cancer guilt: 'I feel I've let people down'

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden reveals her emotional struggle with guilt after completing cancer treatment, sharing her raw feelings about finishing her journey and the pressure she feels from fellow sufferers.

Cambridge graduate dies after refusing cancer chemotherapy

A Cambridge University graduate and mother-of-three who rejected conventional cancer treatment in favour of alternative therapies has died, with a coroner concluding her death was influenced by her anti-vaccination beliefs and chemotherapy refusal.

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.

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