Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS waits
The first minister says the health service will deliver an extra 150,000 appointments and procedures.
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DuPont brings a twist to its spinoff plans
The chemicals giant said late Wednesday that it would keep its water-filtration business after all.MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doublesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?
Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlogFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down
Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jets accidentally bring team banner out upside down in pregame display
Another embarrassing moment for the New York Jets in a season full of themCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits. GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
NHS, education, housebuilding . . . Labour’s progress so far and its plans for 2025
First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’Financial Times - Jan. 1
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DeepSeek shows AI's centre of power could shift away from US
The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.BBC News - 6h -
Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans
The chancellor is expected to make the announcement as part of a speech about growth on Wednesday.BBC News - 20m -
Bishop of Liverpool denies sex assault allegations
Bishop John Perumbalath is accused of assaulting two women in a Channel 4 News investigation.BBC News - 1h -
Children raped and abused in hotels, police data suggests
Figures shared exclusively with BBC News show 504 reported offences took place in hotels in 2023.BBC News - 6h -
Wynne Evans leaves Strictly Come Dancing live tour
The singer and broadcaster has apologised for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment.BBC News - 3h
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