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Legalisation of assisted dying may force NHS cuts, Wes Streeting warns

Legalizing 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 dying

Gordon 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 stance

Wes 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 bill

Bridget 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 warns

Legalizing 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 dying

Gordon 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 stance

Wes 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 bill

Bridget Phillipson is likely to vote against the assisted dying bill, emphasizing the need for private discussions among ministers.
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Starmer warned pensioners are going to die' as fears mount over winter fuel cuts

Keir Starmer's decision to cut winter fuel payments raises significant concerns about its impact on elderly citizens during winter.
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Reeves set to increase employers' national insurance contributions

Labour's upcoming budget will impose the largest tax increase in 15 years, primarily affecting the private sector to support the NHS.

A huge, hideous Canary Wharf by Regent's Park: this could be the result of Labour's plan for HS2 | Simon Jenkins

HS2 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 problems

Rachel 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 NHS

Reeves 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 voters

Britain'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.

Reeves set to increase employers' national insurance contributions

Labour's upcoming budget will impose the largest tax increase in 15 years, primarily affecting the private sector to support the NHS.

A huge, hideous Canary Wharf by Regent's Park: this could be the result of Labour's plan for HS2 | Simon Jenkins

HS2 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 problems

Rachel 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 NHS

Reeves 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 voters

Britain'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.
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#taxation

Help for high streets to be paid for by hospitals, universities and even police stations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Government's new levy to aid high street firms may unfairly burden public sectors like NHS hospitals and lead to wider implications than intended.

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.

Help for high streets to be paid for by hospitals, universities and even police stations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Government's new levy to aid high street firms may unfairly burden public sectors like NHS hospitals and lead to wider implications than intended.

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.
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NHS 22.6bn funding boost in England not enough', warn health experts

NHS 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 | Editorial

The 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 experts

NHS 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 | Editorial

The NHS funding increase addresses waiting lists, but lacks the transformative impact needed to overcome systemic healthcare challenges.
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Services for most-vulnerable people at risk after NICs rise, charities say

Tax increases in England's budget threaten essential services for vulnerable populations, risking charity sector viability and social care adequacy.
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Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budget

The 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.

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.

Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budget

The 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.

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.
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Budget will end neglect of broken not beaten' NHS, say Labour ministers

The 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 investment

Keir Starmer should prioritize immediate investment in NHS through taxes on banks and the wealthy to avoid further deterioration.

NHS must improve productivity, says Streeting

The NHS must enhance productivity in exchange for the additional £25 billion in funding.

We need person-centred mental health care, not more psychiatrists | Letter

A 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 decline

The Liberal Democrats demand increased NHS funding to prevent further decline.

Budget will end neglect of broken not beaten' NHS, say Labour ministers

The 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 investment

Keir Starmer should prioritize immediate investment in NHS through taxes on banks and the wealthy to avoid further deterioration.

NHS must improve productivity, says Streeting

The NHS must enhance productivity in exchange for the additional £25 billion in funding.

We need person-centred mental health care, not more psychiatrists | Letter

A 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 decline

The Liberal Democrats demand increased NHS funding to prevent further decline.
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Reeves unveils historic 40bn tax rises in first Budget

Labour'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 circle

Labour 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 hours

The UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.

Wes Streeting says Labour has been too nostalgic about NHS as he argues it needs reform not extra money UK politics live

Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, is speaking at a conference where he will attack waste in the NHS and declare that Labour will make it more efficient.
Streeting accused his own party of being too nostalgic about the NHS and emphasized the need for reform, not just increased funding.
Streeting also criticized the burden of high taxes on low to middle-income individuals and the lack of adequate services in return for their contributions.

Reeves unveils historic 40bn tax rises in first Budget

Labour'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 circle

Labour 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 hours

The UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.

Wes Streeting says Labour has been too nostalgic about NHS as he argues it needs reform not extra money UK politics live

Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, is speaking at a conference where he will attack waste in the NHS and declare that Labour will make it more efficient.
Streeting accused his own party of being too nostalgic about the NHS and emphasized the need for reform, not just increased funding.
Streeting also criticized the burden of high taxes on low to middle-income individuals and the lack of adequate services in return for their contributions.
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Labour's Budget will end the neglect' of the NHS - London Business News

Autumn Budget aims to address NHS neglect but struggles remain due to extensive prior damage.

Numbers studying nursing down sharply in all parts of England, RCN says

Nursing 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.
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If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John Harris

The upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.

Budget plans risk second lost decade' of living standards, Jeremy Hunt told

Budget risks second lost decade for living standards
Public priorities differ from political demands

If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John Harris

The upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.

Budget plans risk second lost decade' of living standards, Jeremy Hunt told

Budget risks second lost decade for living standards
Public priorities differ from political demands
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Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough

Wes Streeting's NHS funding deal may fall short of needed reforms amid ongoing inflation and rising costs.
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Will 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.

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.

A new 20m hospital unit has opened to try to cut A&E waiting times

Northwick Park Hospital received 20 million funding from NHS England for a new 32-bed Acute Medical Unit to address overcrowding issues.

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.

Police in England must keep answering mental health calls, charity urges

Ministers urged to maintain police response to mental health calls until NHS funding improves
Rethink Mental Illness emphasizes the need for adequate funding and oversight in mental health crisis response

Forget the French system the NHS is fairer | Letters

The NHS is funded through general taxation to provide a health service that is fit for purpose.
Starving the NHS of vital funds is part of a plan to introduce a fully private health system.

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

Proportion of NHS-funded IVF cycles in the UK drops to 27% in 2022, highlighting inequalities in access and criteria for treatment.

Families getting fertility treatment when they are older and more going private

The 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 finds

Almost 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-checked

Government 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 contests

Chipping 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.
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