How to Pay Less for Your Prescription Medications
Pharmacists share crucial advice on reducing prescription drug costs, from new Medicare caps to discount cards and assistance programmes. Learn how to navigate the pharmacy to save money.
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Medicare safety net costs explode to $871m
Exclusive data reveals Medicare safety net spending has surged from $339m to $871.4m since 2010, with taxpayers increasingly subsidising rising specialist fees. Discover the implications for Australia's healthcare system.
3 DWP Winter Benefits for Heating Bills
The DWP highlights Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment to help UK households with energy costs this winter. Check your eligibility now.
Putin attacks Ukraine after peace deal changes
Russian forces launch devastating strikes on Zaporizhzhia hours after Ukraine welcomes European modifications to Trump's controversial peace plan. Read the latest developments.
15 Drugs Including Ozempic Get Price Cuts
The Trump administration announces reduced Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic and cancer treatments, set to save $12 billion. Learn more about the new healthcare policy.
DWP: Millions cannot claim £25 cold weather payment
The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
Benefits Not Eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment 2025
As a cold snap hits the UK, discover which DWP benefits do not qualify for the £25 Cold Weather Payment and what support is available in Scotland instead. Check your eligibility now.
BBC expert's prescription warning for under-60s
BBC's Paul Lewis urges under-60s in England to check for free NHS prescriptions as Chancellor freezes charges. Discover if you qualify for exemptions or a Prepayment Certificate.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payment Warning Issued
Benefit recipients urged to check bank statements for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and how to spot the payment code. Don't miss out!
NHS prescription fees frozen for second consecutive year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes NHS prescription charges at £9.90 for second year, saving patients £12 million. Campaigners call for complete abolition of 'unfair health tax'.
Trump Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Nobel Prize Backlash
Critics condemn Trump's proposed Ukraine peace deal as appeasement, comparing it to historic pacts. Nobel Committee urged to reject any prize until Putin faces war crimes tribunal.
DWP confirms £10 tax-free Christmas bonus
Millions on benefits like Universal Credit and PIP will receive an automatic £10 tax-free payment in early December. Check if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Indonesia's New Digital Payment System for Tourists
Indonesia rolls out a new digital payment pack for tourists in Bali, offering instant SIM and e-wallet access. A major step towards a cashless society for over 1.5 million Australian visitors.
Five groups not eligible for winter fuel payment
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.
DWP November 2025 Payment Dates: Pensions & Benefits
Millions of Britons await crucial DWP payments including State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP in November 2025. Get the complete schedule and cost of living update.
Mamdani's Victory Speech: Progressive Blueprint for NY
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani delivers powerful victory speech outlining radical vision for housing, healthcare, and economic justice after decisive election win.
Medicare crisis: GPs warn bulk-billing scheme fails patients
Australian doctors warn the government's new Medicare bulk-billing initiative fails to address critical funding gaps, threatening to push healthcare costs onto patients and reduce GP accessibility nationwide.
48 Conditions That Qualify for Free NHS Prescriptions
Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for free NHS prescriptions in England, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds annually on essential medications.
DWP confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the crucial payment dates for millions of households awaiting the final £299 Cost of Living support this winter.
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 patients denied vital medications in supply crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.
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.
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.
DWP reveals £299 Cost of Living payment date
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed when millions of households will receive their final Cost of Living payment - here's what you need to know.
DWP's £300 cost of living payment arrives this month
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing £300 payments to eligible households across the UK as part of the government's cost of living support package. Find out who qualifies and when payments will arrive.
Five groups still eligible for £299 DWP payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed which vulnerable groups can still claim the crucial £299 Cost of Living support payment. Find out if you qualify.
Pensioners: Claim Up To £300 Winter Fuel Boost
Millions of UK pensioners could be missing out on crucial winter payments. Discover how to claim your Cold Weather Payment and stay warm during freezing temperatures.
Private Equity Hospitals Have 25% Higher Death Rates
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming patient safety risks in private equity-owned hospitals across the US, with Medicare patients facing significantly higher mortality rates following common medical procedures.
UnitedHealthcare executive charged with healthcare fraud
Luigi Mangione, former chief executive of UnitedHealthcare's US operations, has been charged with conspiracy and healthcare fraud in a case alleging systematic overbilling of Medicare Advantage worth hundreds of millions.
Final £299 cost of living payment dates confirmed
Millions of Brits to receive crucial financial support as DWP confirms final cost of living payment dates and eligibility criteria for struggling households.
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