£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
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Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Woman mauled by Rottweiler outside Sydney hospital
A woman has been hospitalised with severe injuries after a vicious Rottweiler attack outside St Mary's Hospital in Sydney. Police are investigating the incident which has sparked serious safety concerns.
Woman discovers newborn in her trousers at hospital
In a staggering medical mystery, a UK woman arrived at a hospital with stomach pains, only for doctors to discover she had just unknowingly given birth. The healthy baby boy was found in her trousers, leaving medical staff and the mother in complete shock
NHS League Tables Return: Can Star Ratings Revive Healthcare?
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
NHS Trust Admits Failings After Grandmother's Tragic Death
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologises for 'unacceptable' care failures after Valerie Kneale, 75, died from pneumonia just days after being sent home from A&E with paracetamol.
Healthcare workers fired over inappropriate hospital TikTok videos
Six employees from a Californian medical centre have been dismissed after posting 'offensive' and 'unprofessional' TikTok videos filmed on hospital premises, sparking a major investigation.
Police Investigate Suspicious Death at Blackpool Hospital
Lancashire Constabulary has opened a criminal investigation following the discovery of a man's body at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The case involves a patient in his 60s and a suspect in his 70s, with both known to each other.
Hospital froze daughter's body without family's consent
A grieving family is demanding answers after a hospital froze their daughter's body for months without their knowledge or permission, leaving them in a state of prolonged distress.
King Charles Visits Birmingham Hospital, Praises NHS Staff
King Charles III made a surprise visit to a Birmingham hospital to meet staff and patients, highlighting the critical importance of supporting the NHS and the UK's ageing society.
Aussie Artist's Provocative Hospital Photo Stunt Sparks Outrage
Australian artist and OnlyFans star, Theodora, sparks controversy after posting a series of provocative photos from a London hospital room, flashing her bare body beneath a medical gown.
NHS Scandal: Grandmother's Horrific Final Days in Hospital
A damning report reveals the horrific neglect 85-year-old Valerie Kneale suffered in her last days at a major NHS hospital, prompting a formal apology from the health trust and raising urgent questions about elderly care standards.
Mother jailed after hospital CCTV shows newborn baby attack
A mother has been jailed after harrowing hospital CCTV footage captured her violently attacking her own newborn baby in a cot. The disturbing incident, which left the infant with a bleed on the brain, was uncovered by medical staff at Airedale Hospital.
Nurse's horror as patient bleeds to death after hospital assault
A senior nurse has told an inquest of her disbelief after a vulnerable female patient bled to death following a sexual assault by another patient in a side room at a mental health hospital in East London.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK House Prices Drop as US Tariffs Hit Global Markets
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
Love Island's Sam Taylor Rushed To Hospital
Former Love Island favourite Sam Taylor has been rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, with concerned friends and family by his side. Get the latest on his shocking health scare.
NHS Crisis: Shocking Photos Show Hospital 'Third World' Conditions
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.
NHS Crisis: Leicestershire Hospital Declares Critical Incident
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
NHS investigates after patient dies from hospital infection
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches urgent investigation following the death of 23-year-old Molly Cuddihy from a hospital-acquired infection. The health board faces serious questions over patient safety protocols.
UN Demands Justice After Israel's Second Gaza Hospital Bombing
The United Nations issues a stark condemnation and demands a full investigation after Israeli forces strike a major Gaza hospital for the second time in two days, raising grave concerns over humanitarian law violations.
BBC DJ Liz Kershaw reprimanded over hospital food rant
Veteran BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Liz Kershaw faces reprimand after on-air rant about 'inedible' hospital fish and chips for her mother, sparking Ofcom complaints and a debate on NHS catering standards.
Sydney Hospital Lockdown: Armed Police Respond to Security Scare
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney was plunged into lockdown following a serious security threat, prompting a massive armed police response. The incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols in NSW healthcare facilities.
Gaza Hospital Strike: Hundreds Dead as Blame Game Erupts
A catastrophic strike on a Gaza hospital has left hundreds dead, with Israel and Palestinian officials trading blame. The incident sparks international outcry and threatens to derail US diplomatic efforts in the region.
Teen dies after hospital migraine misdiagnosis blunder
Exclusive investigation reveals catastrophic medical failures at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital led to the preventable death of 18-year-old Mabel Gondor. A story of misdiagnosis, systemic errors, and a family's search for answers.
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