Labour’s NHS reform conundrum

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor

Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.

NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes.

Underperforming NHS hospitals to be outed in league tables

Health secretary Wes Streeting plans to name England’s failing trusts and sack poor bosses in bid to raise performance

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

Why does the NHS have a productivity problem?

Data suggests that the long-term drag on health service delivery may finally be lifting

World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

Germany urges rapid EU reform as Poland moves to suspend asylum right

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Secret Service needs reform or another Butler 'will happen again': DHS

"Without reform" to the Secret Service "another Butler can and will happen again," DHS independent review finds

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - October 26

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Johnson believes 'massive reform' is coming to health care if Trump wins election

In video obtained by NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was asked about plans to address health care reform and the Affordable Care Act if former President Trump wins the 2024 election. Johnson ...

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor

World - Financial Times - October 30

Keir Starmer: Reform is needed to make Britain a great place to do business

If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building again

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Indigenous Canadian judge who reshaped nation’s legal system dies aged 73

Murray Sinclair praised by prime minister for pioneering country’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and university chancellor, who reshaped ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

German Cabinet approves laws to implement EU asylum reform

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Mexico to pursue judicial elections plan after top court fails to block reform

Reform requires elections to be held in June 2025 to replace wide range of judicial positions, and reduce supreme court. The Mexican government will press ahead with a controversial reform to elect ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation

No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtime

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector

Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car finance

Business - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Germany's Merz open to reforming debt brake on government spending

World - Yahoo News - 15 hours ago

Where Minneapolis police reform stands after George Floyd's death

Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.