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The People Cheering Brian Thompson's Murder Can't Have the Medical Utopia That They Want

Whether private or public, third-party payment for health care is a huge problem.

Reason · Dec 11, 2024

Wednesday briefing: Everything you wanted to know about the spending review (but were afraid to ask)

In today’s newsletter: All governments do them. But what exactly are they and how can you tell if they worked or not?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told

Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Rachel Reeves faces battle with unions over ‘insulting’ 2.8% pay rise proposal for teachers and nurses

Public sector unions hit out at ‘offensive’ pay proposal, with some hinting at possible strike action

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Teachers and nurses warn Rachel Reeves of strike action over 2.8% pay rise proposal

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Ministers recommend 2.8% pay rise for teachers and NHS workers

The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists

An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government’s proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Duty of candour in NHS ‘does not work and needs urgent review’, inquiry told

Former senior ombudsman Sir Rob Behrens was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Subsidised community restaurants could help tackle the UK’s broken food system – here’s how

The UK’s food system is fundamentally broken. As a researcher of the global agricultural system, I believe drastic, bold change is needed – and that community restaurants are an important model to consider.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024