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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.

Socialite in murder-for-hire plot dies by suicide

Tatyana Remley, convicted of hiring hitmen to kill her husband, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in San Diego. Read the full story of her turbulent life and the failed Valitar show.

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 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.

Taxi Tax Threat: Fares Could Soar by 15%

Plans for a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles could hike Uber and cab fares by over 15%, hitting vulnerable passengers hardest. Read the industry's urgent plea to the Chancellor.

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.

Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax

Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.

British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment

Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.

Florida Doctor's Shocking Murder Plot Against Wife Exposed

Shocking court documents reveal Florida physician Dr Steven Schwartz's alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting his estranged wife Rebecca, exposing a web of domestic violence and deception that stunned their community.

Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties

In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.

Podcast producer faces trial over alleged murder plot

Ryan Naumenko, producer of popular 'Teacher's Pet' podcast, stands accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot in Melbourne's tobacco underworld. The shocking case reveals dark connections between media and organised crime.

GM's Self-Driving Cadillac Escalade Challenges Tesla

General Motors unveils groundbreaking autonomous technology for the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, positioning itself as a serious competitor to Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in the luxury EV market.

UNC Fan Hires NFL Legend Bill Belichick for Tar Heels

In an unprecedented move that's sent shockwaves through college football, a dedicated North Carolina supporter has personally funded the hiring of six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick to transform the Tar Heels' football programme.

Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed

Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.

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