Government poised to water down pub business rates hikes
UK pubs are set for a major boost as the government prepares to scale back planned business rate increases. Get the latest political and business news updates here.
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Government poised to water down business rates for pubs
The UK government is set to offer a major reprieve to struggling pubs by scaling back planned business rates increases. Get the latest political news and updates.
Cold Snap Puts Extra Pressure on NHS Hospitals, Says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns plummeting temperatures will add strain to the NHS. Data shows cold weather increases heart attacks, strokes, and falls. Public urged to get flu jabs and use A&E only for emergencies.
Climate policy reframed as economic populism in US
Progressive politicians and activists are linking emissions cuts to lower living costs, challenging Trump's 'scam' narrative. Discover how affordability is driving a new climate agenda.
Five Charts That Explain the 2026 Global Economic Outlook
From stubborn inflation to shifting interest rates, five crucial charts unpack the complex global economic forecast for 2026. Discover the trends shaping markets.
AI Tool Helps NHS Cut A&E Waiting Times
A new AI forecasting tool is being used by NHS hospitals to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve resource planning during the busy winter period.
NHS faces difficult recovery after junior doctors' strike
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is managing the strike but warns of a tough recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Seven News' Mark Ferguson may reduce presenting nights
Veteran Seven News presenter Mark Ferguson, 59, is rumoured to be scaling back his on-air schedule from five to four nights weekly. Explore the network's cost pressures and the fierce rivalry with Channel Nine.
Wes Streeting Pledges New Year Talks with Junior Doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to post-strike talks with junior doctors in January as NHS faces dual pressure of industrial action and record flu levels. Read the latest.
70,000 NHS ops at risk as doctors strike over Christmas
Up to 70,000 NHS appointments could be cancelled as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, coinciding with a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of severe disruption and patient suffering over Christmas.
NHS advice to get seen quicker this winter
The NHS faces a severe winter surge. Health chiefs advise using 111 online, pharmacies, and 999 appropriately to get faster care and relieve strained A&E departments.
OECD: Labour's Migration Policies Slow UK Economic Growth
The OECD warns UK growth is sluggish due to falling migration and productivity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as forecasts show high inflation and rising unemployment. Read the full analysis.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Record 452,000 patients face 12-hour A&E trolley waits
A damning investigation reveals record-breaking 12-hour A&E trolley waits have soared, with over 452,000 patients affected this year. Experts warn of a systemic failure putting lives at risk this winter.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
NHS winter crisis as flu surge meets doctor strikes
Health service faces perfect storm with rising flu cases, ongoing industrial action, and winter pressures creating unprecedented challenges for patient care across the UK.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS urgent warning as flu outbreak overwhelms hospitals
Health officials declare critical incident as aggressive flu strains flood emergency departments, with experts warning this could be the worst outbreak in years.
Sainsbury's warns of price rises as inflation bites
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals budget pressures will force price increases despite strong sales, as the retail sector battles ongoing inflation challenges.
Chancellor's Impossible Economic Choice Revealed
Britain's Treasury faces an impossible choice between economic necessity and political disaster as pressure mounts for decisive action on the nation's finances. Analysis reveals the stark reality confronting the government.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
Reeves's Stability Promise: Economic Mirage or Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed
Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.
Reeves pledges Treasury overhaul in Labour economic shake-up
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
UK growth forecast cut as investment plummets
The EY Item Club warns Britain's economic growth prospects are dimming as business investment retreats following tax rises and policy changes, creating a perfect storm for the UK economy.
Rachel Reeves's economic credibility crisis deepens
The new Chancellor's economic blueprint faces mounting scepticism as growth forecasts disappoint and spending cuts loom. Can Rachel Reeves restore confidence in her fiscal strategy?
Common cold could turn deadly as NHS crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how government's abandoned seven-day NHS pledge could turn routine illnesses into life-threatening conditions as winter pressures mount.
Dr Amir Khan exposes NHS corridor medicine crisis
ITV's resident GP Dr Amir Khan exposes the brutal truth about patients receiving treatment in hospital corridors as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures.
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