NHS to pay £1bn more for drugs under US trade deal
The NHS must find an extra £1bn annually for medicines under a new US trade pact, with no new Treasury funding. Health leaders warn of frontline service cuts. Read the full analysis.
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UK's 25% US Drug Price Deal: A 'Problematic Precedent'
The UK's agreement to pay 25% more for new US medicines has sparked warnings it could set a dangerous precedent for Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Experts fear global ripple effects.
UK-US Agree Zero-Tariff Pharmaceuticals Deal
The UK and US have finalised a landmark trade agreement to eliminate tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Discover how this deal aims to lower drug costs and boost medical innovation.
NHS drug costs to rise 25% in US trade deal
The NHS will pay 25% more for new medicines under a UK-US trade agreement, costing taxpayers £3bn. The deal secures zero tariffs for UK pharmaceutical exports to America. Discover the full impact.
Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
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.
Christmas market stall rents hit festive traders hard
As UK Christmas markets open across the country, small businesses face eye-watering stall rental costs while visitors complain about high prices. Discover the true cost of festive trading.
Queensland's $48k BBQs and $60k Taps Shock Ratepayers
Shocking investigation reveals Queensland councils spending thousands on basic infrastructure like $48,000 barbecues and $60,000 taps due to excessive regulations.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Trump pledges to cut weight-loss drug prices
Former President Donald Trump vows to dramatically reduce prices of GLP-1 medications including Ozempic and Wegovy if re-elected, targeting pharmaceutical giants in latest healthcare pledge.
Trump Pressures Novo Nordisk Over Ozempic Pricing
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk for major Ozempic price cuts in a move that could transform diabetes and weight loss treatment accessibility in America.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?
New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.
4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car
Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+
Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.
This Morning viewers stunned by £700 monthly car insurance
This Morning viewers were left in complete disbelief when a guest revealed her staggering £700-per-month car insurance premium, sparking outrage and debate about the UK's insurance crisis.
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.
Pharmacy price hack slashes medication costs by 90%
Exclusive investigation reveals how Brits are bypassing expensive pharmacy prices for common medications, with some saving hundreds of pounds annually through simple legal loopholes.
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.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
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.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
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.
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.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
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