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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHS Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
Schoolgirl's emotional breakdown on Educating Yorkshire
A powerful moment from Educating Yorkshire shows a young student overwhelmed with emotion during lessons, highlighting the intense pressures faced by today's schoolchildren.
Nigerian Modernism: Tate's Revolutionary New Exhibition
Tate Modern unveils groundbreaking exhibition showcasing Nigeria's explosive modernist movement, featuring over 150 works that redefine 20th century art history.
Gogglebox's Dr Sid Returns to NHS After Stress Break
Beloved Gogglebox star Dr Sid Siddiqui makes emotional return to NHS duties while opening up about healthcare system pressures and personal challenges
Understanding the modern youth resilience challenge
An examination of the growing generational divide as young people face unprecedented pressures while older generations question their resilience and life skills.
Jessica Ennis-Hill: 'I'm not the mum I imagined I'd be'
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill opens up about the reality of parenting pressures and how she's learned to embrace imperfection in family life.
Nigerian Modernism: Tate's Groundbreaking Show
Discover how Tate Modern's landmark exhibition redefines art history, showcasing the vibrant genius of Nigeria's modernist pioneers in London's most ambitious African art showcase.
World's 'Most Beautiful Girl' Thalia's Transformation At 21
Thalia, once crowned the 'most beautiful girl in the world' as a child, reveals her incredible transformation at 21 and opens up about the pressures of early fame.
BMA declares NHS in 'national crisis' over winter pressures
The British Medical Association sounds alarm over critical NHS capacity issues, warning of severe patient safety risks and demanding urgent government action.
Charity to close nearly 50 shops across UK
The British Heart Foundation reveals devastating plans to shut down dozens of charity shops across the UK, blaming economic pressures and declining donations for the unprecedented closures.
NHS Faces Five-Virus 'Quindemic' This Winter
Health chiefs issue urgent warning as COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, flu and whooping cough create perfect storm, threatening to overwhelm NHS services during coldest months.
NHS Children's Hospital Crisis: 150% Capacity Reached
Major NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as paediatric emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one children's hospital operating at 150% capacity.
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