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 · Dec 7, 2024
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 · Nov 29, 2024
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) · Nov 14, 2024
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came as independent community pharmacies voted in favour of action which could see hours reduced and some services withdrawn.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 · Nov 14, 2024
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 · Nov 14, 2024
Pharmacies to reduce opening hours and withdraw key services in funding row Pharmacies could also withdraw from providing emergency contraception The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
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 · Nov 14, 2024
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 · Oct 20, 2024
What are weight-loss jabs and how do they work? Everything you need to know about ‘skinny jabs’. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
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 · Jul 20, 2024
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 · May 16, 2024
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 · May 10, 2024
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 · May 4, 2024
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 · Apr 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024 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 · Feb 6, 2024 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.
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Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 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 · Oct 19, 2023 ‘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 · Sep 13, 2023 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 · Sep 11, 2023 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 · Jul 14, 2023 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 · Jul 5, 2023 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 · Jun 29, 2023 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