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UK pharmacy sector ‘the sick man of Europe’

Analysis shows the UK has fewer pharmacies per 100,000 people than the likes of Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Latvia, Romania and Bulgaria.

The Independent UK

Pharmacies could cut hours or close as a result of Budget measures, leaders warn

A number of organisations representing pharmacists have joined forces to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to intervene.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour pose 'very real risk' to free prescriptions, SNP warn

THE SNP have warned that Scottish Labour pose a “very real risk” to free prescriptions in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

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Bubble has burst for the pharmacy sector, say owners

The warning came as independent community pharmacies voted in favour of action which could see hours reduced and some services withdrawn.

Evening Standard

Pharmacies vote to cut services unless UK government acts over ‘crisis’

Pharmacy owners to reduce hours and make fewer home deliveries of medicines unless there is better funding

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacies to reduce opening hours and withdraw key services in funding row

Pharmacies could also withdraw from providing emergency contraception

The Independent UK

Pharmacy owners vote to reduce hours in row over funding

Collective action could begin in January if there is not an ‘adequate response’ from Government, the National Pharmacy Association said.

The Independent UK

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Wes Streeting warned inflation-busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough

Health experts urge the government to find more money to tackle waiting lists and improve NHS care

The Independent UK

What are weight-loss jabs and how do they work?

Everything you need to know about ‘skinny jabs’.

The Independent UK

Thousands of passengers face fresh flight cancellations and delays in aftermath of global IT outage

Exclusive: Tui passengers were worst hit on Friday, with British Airways and easyJet grounding the highest number of flights on Saturday. In total, 75,000 passengers have been affected since Friday

The Independent UK

The Falklands war in the GNM Archive

A guide to researching the Falklands war using records from the Guardian and Observer’s archive

The Guardian - UK

Tokuryū, the shadowy criminal groups taking over from yakuza in Japan

Organised in a deliberately loose fashion, tokuryū pose fresh problems for police, as years of crackdowns see the appeal of a yakuza life fade

The Guardian - AU

Pharmacists accuse GPs in England of scuppering Pharmacy First scheme

National Pharmacy Association says some family doctors refusing to refer patients with minor ailments

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back

Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - UK

Calls for legal action after ‘unimaginable suffering’ filmed at Devon pig farm

Undercover crew finds cannibalism, untreated wounds and cramped and filthy conditions at Cross Farm

Al Jazeera

Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks

The two sides agreed to start talks this month, but continued fighting and mutual distrust have undermined process.

TV Tech

NPAW’s 2024 Predictions: Role Of AI In Video Streaming To Climb Next Year

AI growth is only one of several key trends to watch in 2024, say NPAW executives

Al Jazeera

Philippine government, communist rebels to revive peace talks

If negotiations succeed, the rebels will end their 50-year armed struggle and transform into a political movement.

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The Hindu

Gupta coal mine and terminal to be retained by SA Government after court decision

SCA rules in favour of NPA, Optimum Coal Mine & Terminal to remain state property. Guptas accused of fraud, theft & money laundering. NPA welcomes judgement to prevent criminals from benefiting from crime.

Al Jazeera

‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.

Al Jazeera

Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines

Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.

RideApart

Japan Considers Reclassifying 125cc Bikes As Motorized Bicycles In Future

Japan's National Police Agency is considering reclassifying certain 125cc motorbikes as motorized bicycles, which could open up the number of licensed riders.

Al Jazeera

Philippine farmer killings revive dark memories of martial law

Killings by alleged state forces in the rural Philippines are getting more frequent and more bloody.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

NPA to assist Ukrainian police with ID of war victims

The National Police Agency announced Tuesday that it will assist Ukrainian police in identifying people killed in Russia's invasion, by providing training in DNA analysis and other identification methods.

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning for dog owners after pet's near-death 'poisoning' at popular lake

Springer spaniel Raven nearly died after a trip to Wales' largest natural lake as vets believe she had blue-green algae poisoning, but is now on the mend at home

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