PM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesOpposition leaders request exemption for hospices from National Insurance tax increase, contrasting with Labour's stance that the tax is crucial for NHS funding.
Reeves defends Labour's 40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hikeReeves advocates for tax increases to support NHS funding, attributing reduced waiting lists to her policies.
Reeves set to increase employers' national insurance contributionsLabour's upcoming budget will impose the largest tax increase in 15 years, primarily affecting the private sector to support the NHS.
PM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesOpposition leaders request exemption for hospices from National Insurance tax increase, contrasting with Labour's stance that the tax is crucial for NHS funding.
Reeves defends Labour's 40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hikeReeves advocates for tax increases to support NHS funding, attributing reduced waiting lists to her policies.
Reeves set to increase employers' national insurance contributionsLabour's upcoming budget will impose the largest tax increase in 15 years, primarily affecting the private sector to support the NHS.
North Cheam hospice boss warns more people are 'dying without dignity'St Raphael's Hospice faces a crisis, with cuts straining staff and services, jeopardizing its ability to provide care to the community.
'I can't keep running my pharmacy from my savings'Pharmacists are using personal savings to sustain their businesses due to rising medication costs and inadequate NHS reimbursement.
'Queen's A&E is inadequate - we need 35m to transform it'Queen's Hospital A&E is overwhelmed, seeing over double its designed capacity and urgently needs funding and expansion to improve emergency care.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
North Cheam hospice boss warns more people are 'dying without dignity'St Raphael's Hospice faces a crisis, with cuts straining staff and services, jeopardizing its ability to provide care to the community.
'I can't keep running my pharmacy from my savings'Pharmacists are using personal savings to sustain their businesses due to rising medication costs and inadequate NHS reimbursement.
'Queen's A&E is inadequate - we need 35m to transform it'Queen's Hospital A&E is overwhelmed, seeing over double its designed capacity and urgently needs funding and expansion to improve emergency care.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
UK chief auditor open to learning' from Musk amid NHS funding concernsThe UK's chief auditor is exploring efficiency lessons from Musk's department to reform NHS and special education funding systems.
Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budgetThe NHS will receive a £22.6bn funding boost aiming to improve care and reduce waiting lists, but experts warn patients may not see immediate benefits.
Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC toldGovernment funding announcements for NHS improvements, particularly concerning St Helier Hospital, are imminent amidst ongoing infrastructure issues.
Same GP at each appointment for patients most in needPatients in need should see the same GP at every visit; new proposals aim to enhance care by rewarding GPs for better patient management.
A new 20m hospital unit has opened to try to cut A&E waiting timesNorthwick Park Hospital received 20 million funding from NHS England for a new 32-bed Acute Medical Unit to address overcrowding issues.
Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budgetThe NHS will receive a £22.6bn funding boost aiming to improve care and reduce waiting lists, but experts warn patients may not see immediate benefits.
Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC toldGovernment funding announcements for NHS improvements, particularly concerning St Helier Hospital, are imminent amidst ongoing infrastructure issues.
Same GP at each appointment for patients most in needPatients in need should see the same GP at every visit; new proposals aim to enhance care by rewarding GPs for better patient management.
A new 20m hospital unit has opened to try to cut A&E waiting timesNorthwick Park Hospital received 20 million funding from NHS England for a new 32-bed Acute Medical Unit to address overcrowding issues.
Reeves says compensating Waspi women not best use of taxpayers' money' as backlash grows UK politics liveKeir Starmer defends his extensive travel as crucial for national security and investment in the UK, linking international relations to domestic impacts.
Starmer warned pensioners are going to die' as fears mount over winter fuel cutsKeir Starmer's decision to cut winter fuel payments raises significant concerns about its impact on elderly citizens during winter.
Reeves says compensating Waspi women not best use of taxpayers' money' as backlash grows UK politics liveKeir Starmer defends his extensive travel as crucial for national security and investment in the UK, linking international relations to domestic impacts.
Starmer warned pensioners are going to die' as fears mount over winter fuel cutsKeir Starmer's decision to cut winter fuel payments raises significant concerns about its impact on elderly citizens during winter.
Help for high streets to be paid for by hospitals, universities and even police stations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Government's new levy to aid high street firms may unfairly burden public sectors like NHS hospitals and lead to wider implications than intended.
Government confirms online slots cap and betting levy to fund NHS servicesBookmakers and casinos will fund NHS services for problem gambling through a new statutory levy, alongside stringent limits on online slot machine stakes.
Labour's Budget will end the neglect' of the NHS - London Business NewsAutumn Budget aims to address NHS neglect but struggles remain due to extensive prior damage.
Help for high streets to be paid for by hospitals, universities and even police stations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Government's new levy to aid high street firms may unfairly burden public sectors like NHS hospitals and lead to wider implications than intended.
Government confirms online slots cap and betting levy to fund NHS servicesBookmakers and casinos will fund NHS services for problem gambling through a new statutory levy, alongside stringent limits on online slot machine stakes.
Labour's Budget will end the neglect' of the NHS - London Business NewsAutumn Budget aims to address NHS neglect but struggles remain due to extensive prior damage.
More single women and female couples having IVFThe growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHSProportion of NHS-funded IVF cycles in the UK drops to 27% in 2022, highlighting inequalities in access and criteria for treatment.
More single women and female couples having IVFThe growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHSProportion of NHS-funded IVF cycles in the UK drops to 27% in 2022, highlighting inequalities in access and criteria for treatment.
Legalisation of assisted dying may force NHS cuts, Wes Streeting warnsLegalizing assisted dying may require significant shifts in NHS funding, leading to potential cuts in other services.
Gordon Brown: improve end-of-life care rather than allow assisted dyingGordon Brown opposes assisted dying, advocating for enhanced palliative care based on personal tragedy and concerns over ethical implications and NHS funding.
Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stanceWes Streeting faces backlash from Labour figures over opposition to assisted dying legislation amid tensions within the party.
Bridget Phillipson says she is likely to vote against assisted dying billBridget Phillipson is likely to vote against the assisted dying bill, emphasizing the need for private discussions among ministers.
Legalisation of assisted dying may force NHS cuts, Wes Streeting warnsLegalizing assisted dying may require significant shifts in NHS funding, leading to potential cuts in other services.
Gordon Brown: improve end-of-life care rather than allow assisted dyingGordon Brown opposes assisted dying, advocating for enhanced palliative care based on personal tragedy and concerns over ethical implications and NHS funding.
Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stanceWes Streeting faces backlash from Labour figures over opposition to assisted dying legislation amid tensions within the party.
Bridget Phillipson says she is likely to vote against assisted dying billBridget Phillipson is likely to vote against the assisted dying bill, emphasizing the need for private discussions among ministers.
A huge, hideous Canary Wharf by Regent's Park: this could be the result of Labour's plan for HS2 | Simon JenkinsHS2 remains a financial disaster with ballooning costs, overshadowing funding announcements for the NHS and schools.
Labour MPs fear chancellor's tough budget will bring new set of problemsRachel Reeves' budget is set to unveil painful choices amidst financial constraints, raising concerns among Labour MPs about its implications for government image.
Rachel Reeves will tax businesses to plug 9bn black hole in NHSReeves is advocating higher business taxes to bridge a £9bn NHS financial gap, with significant public backing for the initiative.
Rachel Reeves bets on public spending increases in budget winning over votersBritain's new chancellor announced significant tax hikes to fund urgent public service improvements, while avoiding burdening working-class citizens.
'How the Budget will help people in Hampstead and Highgate'The first Budget delivered by a woman signifies progress in political leadership and aims to revitalize Britain's economy through strategic investments.
A huge, hideous Canary Wharf by Regent's Park: this could be the result of Labour's plan for HS2 | Simon JenkinsHS2 remains a financial disaster with ballooning costs, overshadowing funding announcements for the NHS and schools.
Labour MPs fear chancellor's tough budget will bring new set of problemsRachel Reeves' budget is set to unveil painful choices amidst financial constraints, raising concerns among Labour MPs about its implications for government image.
Rachel Reeves will tax businesses to plug 9bn black hole in NHSReeves is advocating higher business taxes to bridge a £9bn NHS financial gap, with significant public backing for the initiative.
Rachel Reeves bets on public spending increases in budget winning over votersBritain's new chancellor announced significant tax hikes to fund urgent public service improvements, while avoiding burdening working-class citizens.
'How the Budget will help people in Hampstead and Highgate'The first Budget delivered by a woman signifies progress in political leadership and aims to revitalize Britain's economy through strategic investments.
NHS 22.6bn funding boost in England not enough', warn health expertsNHS funding increase is inadequate to meet urgent needs; patients will experience delays in service improvements.
The Guardian view on health spending: the NHS needs more than a shot in the arm | EditorialThe NHS funding increase addresses waiting lists, but lacks the transformative impact needed to overcome systemic healthcare challenges.
NHS 22.6bn funding boost in England not enough', warn health expertsNHS funding increase is inadequate to meet urgent needs; patients will experience delays in service improvements.
The Guardian view on health spending: the NHS needs more than a shot in the arm | EditorialThe NHS funding increase addresses waiting lists, but lacks the transformative impact needed to overcome systemic healthcare challenges.
Services for most-vulnerable people at risk after NICs rise, charities sayTax increases in England's budget threaten essential services for vulnerable populations, risking charity sector viability and social care adequacy.
Housing, social care and universities: who lost out in the UK budget?Reeves's budget prioritizes NHS funding, yet lacks comprehensive measures for social care and child poverty reform.
Budget will end neglect of broken not beaten' NHS, say Labour ministersThe budget aims to revitalize the NHS with significant funding and reforms to address patient care and waiting times.
NHS can't wait any longer': Ed Davey tells Labour not to delay investmentKeir Starmer should prioritize immediate investment in NHS through taxes on banks and the wealthy to avoid further deterioration.
NHS must improve productivity, says StreetingThe NHS must enhance productivity in exchange for the additional £25 billion in funding.
We need person-centred mental health care, not more psychiatrists | LetterA shift from a medical model to a person-centered approach could effectively address the psychiatry crisis in the Scottish NHS.
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept declineThe Liberal Democrats demand increased NHS funding to prevent further decline.
Budget will end neglect of broken not beaten' NHS, say Labour ministersThe budget aims to revitalize the NHS with significant funding and reforms to address patient care and waiting times.
NHS can't wait any longer': Ed Davey tells Labour not to delay investmentKeir Starmer should prioritize immediate investment in NHS through taxes on banks and the wealthy to avoid further deterioration.
NHS must improve productivity, says StreetingThe NHS must enhance productivity in exchange for the additional £25 billion in funding.
We need person-centred mental health care, not more psychiatrists | LetterA shift from a medical model to a person-centered approach could effectively address the psychiatry crisis in the Scottish NHS.
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept declineThe Liberal Democrats demand increased NHS funding to prevent further decline.
Will Rachel Reeves's borrow-and-spend Budget actually work?Chancellor Rachel Reeves' ambitious tax and spending plan aims to stabilize Britain's economy amid growing debt.
Reeves unveils historic 40bn tax rises in first BudgetLabour's first Budget in 14 years introduces a £40bn tax increase primarily on employers to fund NHS and public services without impacting working individuals.
General election live: Rishi Sunak vows not to quit as MP after election as Tory rivals circleLabour defends claim that NHS waiting lists could reach 10 million under Conservatives.
Pubs could be forced to close early as Labour considers crackdown on opening hoursThe UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.
Reeves unveils historic 40bn tax rises in first BudgetLabour's first Budget in 14 years introduces a £40bn tax increase primarily on employers to fund NHS and public services without impacting working individuals.
General election live: Rishi Sunak vows not to quit as MP after election as Tory rivals circleLabour defends claim that NHS waiting lists could reach 10 million under Conservatives.
Pubs could be forced to close early as Labour considers crackdown on opening hoursThe UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.
Numbers studying nursing down sharply in all parts of England, RCN saysNursing applications in England have dramatically decreased, with some areas experiencing a 40% drop.The Royal College of Nursing calls for government financial support to enhance nursing recruitment.
If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John HarrisThe upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.
Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enoughWes Streeting's NHS funding deal may fall short of needed reforms amid ongoing inflation and rising costs.
fromwww.bbc.com7 months agoWill the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?The NHS has denied funding for lecanemab, the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's progression, due to cost-effectiveness concerns.
Brits spent a record amount on healthcare in 2023, but by choice or is the NHS failing?UK households spent record £32.3bn on health products/services, showing a trend towards preventative care but facing challenges with NHS funding.
Families getting fertility treatment when they are older and more going privateThe average age of first-time fertility treatment patients has risen to over 35 for the first time, decreasing the likelihood of successful treatment.
Almost half of antidepressant users could quit with GP support, study findsAlmost half of long-term antidepressant users could stop the medication with GP support and access to internet or telephone helplines.
BBC Question Time election debate fact-checkedGovernment spending on the NHS has increased, but not as much as planned in the 2019 election manifesto.Waiting lists in the NHS have not shown significant improvement recently, despite claims of progress.
The constituency with nail-biting election contestsChipping Barnet in north London is a closely contested constituency between the Conservatives and Labour, with key issues such as NHS funding, affordable housing, and local council wins shaping voter sentiment.