In a pivotal disclosure at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, revealed that a request for 10,000 additional permanent, staffed hospital beds was blocked by Boris Johnson’s government in July 2020. The denial, primarily from the Treasury,
In a significant step to support those seeking to quit smoking, NHS England has announced the reintroduction of Varenicline, an improved stop-smoking medication available by prescription. With the potential to aid tens of thousands of individuals in England, this daily tablet is
In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
As the Member of Parliament for Broxbourne, I’m determined to be a strong local voice for my constituents. People in Broxbourne want to see the problems they face in their daily lives brought to Parliament and, ultimately, addressed by the Government. That’s
With Black Friday approaching on November 29 and the holiday shopping season underway, TSB is alerting consumers to a surge in online purchase scams. New data from the bank reveals that purchase scams account for over half (55%) of authorised push payment
Metro Bank has been fined £16.6 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) due to severe shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) systems between 2016 and 2020. These lapses in regulatory compliance allowed gaps in transaction monitoring for more than 60 million
LONDON, Nov 12 – British wage growth has slowed to its lowest pace in more than two years, providing the Bank of England with reassurance that inflationary pressures may continue to ease. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed
For the first time in history, Bitcoin has crossed the $80,000 mark (£62,000) following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the recent U.S. election. With Republicans nearing full control of Congress, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing unprecedented excitement, fueled by Trump’s pro-crypto agenda.
In a major development following his recent election victory, Donald Trump has reiterated his campaign pledge to impose tariffs on all imported goods into the United States. Economists and business leaders worldwide are closely watching the former president’s statements, assessing the potential
The Centenary Building at Salford University, which won the prestigious Stirling Prize in 1996, is to be demolished due to its ageing infrastructure. The decision has sparked debate, with critics suggesting that the building could be adapted rather than demolished. Salford University’s
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow adults with less than six months to live to end their life, has been introduced to Parliament. The bill includes strict requirements for eligibility, including approval from two independent doctors and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer has no plans to meet the delegation of Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Baku. The Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed that the prime minister has “no plans” to meet the Taliban at COP29.
