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NHS Waiting Lists Drive Brits to Private Health Scans for £300

NHS delays push patients to private scans from £300

Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.

Record Numbers of UK Cancer Patients Forced to Pay Privately for Chemotherapy

Cancer patients pay privately as NHS misses targets

Soaring numbers of UK cancer patients are using savings or private insurance for chemotherapy due to NHS waiting lists. New data reveals an alarming trend as key NHS cancer targets are missed. Read the full investigation.

Private Parking Fines Hit Record High: 15.9 Million Tickets Issued in a Year

Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million

Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.

Tom Hicks, Former Liverpool & Dallas Sports Mogul, Dies Aged 79

Sports tycoon Tom Hicks dies at 79

Tom Hicks, the Texan businessman who owned Liverpool FC and Dallas sports franchises, has died at 79. Read about his legacy in sports and private equity.

Smiths Group Strikes £2bn Deal to Sell Airport Security Scanner Arm

Smiths sells airport scanning business in £2bn deal

Engineering giant Smiths Group agrees a £2 billion sale of its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners. The move follows investor pressure to streamline the 170-year-old conglomerate.

Black Friday Abuse Crisis: 77% of UK Retail Staff Face Intimidation

Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers

As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.

Quadrant to Sell Fitness First & Jetts in Major Asia-Pacific Auction

Quadrant Sells Fitness First and Jetts Fitness

Quadrant Private Equity is putting its Fitness & Lifestyle Group, including Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, up for sale. Discover the implications for the fitness market.

US Housing Market Shift: Over Half of Homes Lose Value

US Housing: 53% of Homes Lose Value in Market Shift

New data reveals 53% of US homes have declined in value over the past year - the highest level since 2012. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why experts call this a 'normalisation, not a crash'.

Walgreens axes holiday pay for staff after private equity takeover

Walgreens ends holiday pay for hourly workers

Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.

WPP Shares Soar 6% Amid Havas and Private Equity Takeover Speculation

WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation

WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.

Lina Khan Joins Mamdani's Team as Private Equity Warning Shot

Khan's appointment signals crackdown on private equity

New York mayor-elect appoints ex-FTC chair Lina Khan to transition team, sending strong message to private equity firms over rent hikes and healthcare monopolies. Discover what this means for Wall Street.

Atletico Madrid Acquired by Apollo in Stunning £2.2bn Deal

Apollo Global Management Buys Atletico Madrid

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been taken over by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valuing the club at a staggering £2.2 billion. Discover the full details of this major football acquisition.

Paws for Thought: Bunnings Faces Growing Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores Amid Safety Fears

Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores

The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe

Labour's School VAT Bombshell: Private Education Faces £1.6bn Tax Hit in Rachel Reeves' Budget

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Arizona Education Department Faces Backlash Over Withheld Navajo Nation School Funding

Arizona delays $7M Navajo school COVID funds

The Arizona Department of Education faces mounting criticism after delaying millions in COVID relief funds destined for schools serving Navajo Nation students, raising concerns about educational equity.

Denny's Serves Up Major Corporate Shake-Up With Private Equity Acquisition

Denny's Agrees to $700M Private Equity Takeover

Iconic American diner chain Denny's announces landmark deal to be taken private by The One Group in a strategic move valued at approximately $700 million, marking a significant shift for the beloved restaurant brand.

Westpac Sees Housing Scheme Surge: First-Time Buyer Applications Double

Westpac housing scheme applications double

Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.

Labour Demands Tax Fairness: Dodds Calls for Wealthy to Pay Their Share

Labour demands wealthy pay fair tax share

Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary Anneliese Dodds demands government action on tax avoidance, calling for proper taxation of wealthy non-doms and private equity bosses to fund public services.

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