Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns
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I love being a pharmacist, but the UK’s drug shortage makes me want to give up – and Brexit makes it worse | Mike Hewitson
Telling patients I can’t get their life-saving medication is awful. The government must act to prevent a real tragedy. Mike Hewitson owns a pharmacy in west DorsetFor the past 16 years, I have run a small community pharmacy in rural west Dorset. ...The Guardian - World -
UK infected blood scandal made worse by cover-up, inquiry concludes
Thousands of deaths could have been avoided, final report on infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C concludes. UK politics live – latest updatesThe scandal that caused thousands of people in the UK to become infected or die from ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Post-Brexit border checks forecast to cost UK £4.7bn, says NAO
Watchdog says says repeated delays have caused unnecessary costs and strategy lacks a ‘clear timetable’. The government expects to have spent at least £4.7bn on introducing post-Brexit border controls, which have been repeatedly hit by delays, the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Two-thirds of Americans say inflation has made their financial situation worse
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say high inflation has made their financial situation worse, especially families with lower incomes, a new Federal Reserve study found.MarketWatch - Business -
UK grocery inflation falls to ‘more normal levels’, sector data shows
Kantar figures indicate prices rose 2.4% in the four weeks to mid-May, down from 3.2% the previous monthFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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You Made a Mistake in Your Taxes. Now What?
The rules around amending a return can get complicated. Here’s what you need to know.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The UK-made boxing game gunning for heavyweight success
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.BBC News - Top stories -
ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle
ADHD medication shortages have largely been resolved, says the FDA. However, some doctors and patients still report difficulties in obtaining prescriptions.NBC News - Top stories -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
IMF warns Hunt against UK tax cuts as it flags £30bn funding gap
Fund says real departmental spending growth may rise at double the pace seen in official projectionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Hims & Hers Health says it will offer compounded GLP-1 drugs, despite FDA warnings
Hims & Hers Health’s stock jumped nearly 30% Monday after the health and wellness platform said it would offer compounded versions of popular GLP-1 drugs.MarketWatch - Business -
Starmer stands by pledges made when running for Labour leader – UK politics live
Starmer tells Sky TV that of the commitments he made ‘the vast majority are in place, but I accept some have been adjusted’. Ed Miliband, the shadow energy secretary, is up now. He highlights the energy pledge.. 4) Set up Great British Energy a ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Top CEOs are now making more than ever, report says
Paid compensation for chief executives of several Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ writer Theo Francis joins to discuss why it's partly linked to a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Trump aides plot deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’. Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday
The final report of the U.K.’s infected blood inquiry will be published Monday, six years after it started its workABC News - World -
BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.CBS News - Politics -
BMW, Jaguar and VW Parts May Have Been Made With Forced Labor, Senate Report Says
The report from Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden says automakers aren’t doing enough to root out the use of forced labor in their supply chainsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Ex-ministers warn UK universities will go bust without higher fees or funding
Exclusive: Vice-chancellors suggest fee rise of £2,000 to £3,500 a year, but others say that is ‘politically impossible’. Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fastVice-chancellors and former ministers are warning that the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson now down 25 pounds from 2022 playing weight, per report
The reigning NFL MVP is certainly looking slimmerCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Food price rises 'returning to normal'
Grocery price inflation falls to its lowest since October 2021 but shoppers are still buying own-brand goods.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak says infected blood inquiry report marks a ‘day of shame for British state’ and offers ‘unequivocal apology’ – UK politics live
PM gives statement following report that found ‘subtle, pervasive and chilling’ cover-up by NHS and government. GB News has described the Ofcom ruling against it today (see 10.51am and 11.01am) as an “alarming development” that should “terrify” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
A New Challenge for Asylum Seekers: Lawyer Shortages
A record number of new migrants has left many with legitimate asylum cases unable to find a lawyer to keep them from being deported.The New York Times - Top stories -
Xi Jinping's strongman politics is China’s 'new normal'
Rather than go “back to the future” after Xi (who may yet rule for decades), China is unlikely to liberalize.The Hill - Politics - China -
Why we’re relaunching our guide to post-Brexit Britain
Upgrading state will take more than money; plus, businesses bewail new hostile environment for overseas graduatesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Post-Brexit deal on border between Gibraltar and Spain remains unresolved
European Commission vice president, Maroš Šefčovič, cites progress on trade and economy for territory but not border checks. Talks on a post-Brexit deal to govern the border between Gibraltar and Spain have broken up without an agreement, although ...The Guardian - World -
Post-Brexit border system hit by delays and IT glitches, watchdog says
UK project faces ‘major challenges’ as costs spiral, National Audit Office warnsFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico’s drug cartels are thriving
The outgoing president said he would tackle gangs with ‘hugs not bullets’. Five years on, violence is worse than everFinancial Times - Business -
Congressmen introduce bipartisan police bill to reduce staff shortages
Two congressmen on opposite sides of the aisle are pushing new legislation aimed at helping law enforcement. The bill is designed to reduce law enforcement staffing shortages and strengthen the vetting of new police recruits. Democratic Rep. Salud ...CBS News - Top stories -
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This gold rally is made in China
The average daily trading volume on the Shanghai Gold Exchange almost doubled in AprilFinancial Times - Business - China -
Rough return to 'normal' sends Scheffler down the leaderboard at PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler arrived at the golf course in plenty of timeABC News - Sports -
Fetterman says wild Oversight hearing was worse than 'Jerry Springer Show'
Sen. John Fetterman says the wild and chaotic scene inside a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Thursday night, which featured lawmakers lobbing multiple appearance-related insults at one another, was worse than an episode of ...The Hill - Politics -
Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partly to blame
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Americans, Hit By Inflation, Are Feeling Worse Financially---Especially Parents
An annual Fed survey finds that fewer Americans say they are “doing at least OK” financially.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The British Empire Made the Same Mistake
Our hesitant tilt toward Asia parallels British interwar security policy in the same theater.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who made a case for the Olympic team?
Simone Biles won the 2024 U.S. Classic easily, and looks to be a lock for this summer's Olympic team. But who will join her? We make way-too-early predictions.ESPN - Sports -
Trump-Haley Is Not a Match Made in Heaven
Her day may come, but it certainly isn’t today.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump