Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia
Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.
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Medicare bulk-billing crisis hits Australian patients
Exclusive investigation reveals how bulk-billing GP appointments are becoming increasingly rare across Australia, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket despite government promises.
NHS Hospital Parking Fees Branded 'Sick Tax'
Patients and visitors are being hit with exorbitant parking fees at NHS hospitals across the UK, with some paying up to £30 per day - sparking calls for government intervention.
Obamacare Premiums Set for Major 2025 Increase
Millions of Americans face significant health insurance premium increases next year as Obamacare plans undergo major pricing adjustments. Discover what's driving the costs and how it affects healthcare accessibility.
Dr Oz Faces Backlash Over Trump Drug Pricing Comments
Former TV doctor and Senate candidate Mehmet Oz under fire after resurfaced video reveals his support for Trump administration's drug pricing policies that critics say favoured pharmaceutical giants.
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 Prescription Alert: 3 Groups Must Act Now
Urgent warning for pensioners, benefit claimants and those with medical exemptions as prescription costs rise to £9.90 per item from April 1st. Discover how to protect your free prescriptions.
Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed
Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.
California declares emergency over insulin prices
Governor Gavin Newsom takes unprecedented action against pharmaceutical giants as insulin prices soar, making California first US state to produce its own affordable medication.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually
Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.
Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
Vet prescription price cap proposed by watchdog
Britain's competition watchdog unveils groundbreaking reforms to tackle the veterinary crisis, including prescription price caps and mandatory price transparency to protect millions of pet owners.
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.
AstraZeneca cuts drug prices for NHS in Trump-backed deal
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca agrees to major price reductions on life-saving medications for NHS patients in unprecedented deal supported by former President Trump, promising significant savings for Britain's healthcare system.
Trump pressured AstraZeneca on US drug prices
Exclusive investigation reveals how Donald Trump pressured AstraZeneca to slash US drug prices while keeping UK costs high, exposing stark transatlantic healthcare divide.
UK family finds £20k private school paradise in Mauritius
Discover how one British family transformed their lives by moving from the UK to Mauritius, where their children now enjoy premium private education for just £20,000 annually while embracing island paradise living.
London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock
Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.
Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre
Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.
Trump drug price threat could hit NHS patients
Former President Donald Trump's proposal to make other nations pay 'full price' for US pharmaceuticals could dramatically increase drug costs for the NHS, potentially forcing British taxpayers to foot a multi-billion pound bill.
NHS may pay 25% more for medicines in new deal
Exclusive: The NHS could pay up to 25% more for vital medicines under a proposed voluntary scheme aimed at resolving long-standing tensions with pharmaceutical companies and preventing potential supply disruptions.
Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis
Former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could dramatically increase costs for NHS medicines, potentially costing the health service billions and threatening patient care across the UK.
Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.
Trump's Pfizer Deal Aims to Slash US Drug Prices
Former President Donald Trump announces groundbreaking agreement with Pfizer to slash prescription drug costs, vowing to overhaul US healthcare system if re-elected.
Trump's Drug Pricing Overhaul Targets Pfizer
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's radical plans to overhaul pharmaceutical pricing, with potential seismic implications for Britain's National Health Service and prescription charges.
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.
NHS: Check if you can save £600+ on prescriptions
Millions of Brits could save over £600 yearly on NHS prescriptions through little-known certificate scheme - check if you qualify now.
NHS weight-loss drugs could cost double entire GP budget
Exclusive: The NHS faces a financial timebomb as new analysis reveals prescribing weight-loss drugs like Wegovy could cost twice the entire current GP prescribing budget, sparking a national rationing debate.
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