Category: Public services policy

UK’s unhealthy food habits cost £268bn a year, report finds

Exclusive: Food, Farming and Countryside Commission added up cost to NHS and economy of diet-linked diseaseThe UK’s growing addiction to unhealthy food costs a “staggering” £268bn a year, far outstripping...

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UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts

Groups providing vital services say impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacksCharities have warned of “life-changing consequences” for a million vulnerable children and adults as a result of cuts to...

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Government expected to help UK hospices hit by national insurance rise

Financial lifeline could alleviate fears end-of-life services are at risk of closure from tax hike and higher wage billsThe government is likely to offer a financial lifeline to the hospice sector amid fears end-of-life care...

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Revealed: ex-director for tobacco giant advising UK government on cancer risks

Questions raised about potential for undue influence after appointment of Ruth Dempsey, formerly of Philip MorrisA former director at the tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) was handed a role on an influential expert...

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King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation King Charles and Prince William’s property empires are taking millions...

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NHS £22.6bn funding boost in England ‘not enough’, warn health experts

The chancellor’s budget spending increase will largely be absorbed by pre-existing plans, says top thinktankMedical experts have warned the boost to NHS funding in England unveiled in the budget will not be enough to...

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Rachel Reeves may need £9bn more in taxes to fix public services, says IFS

Institute for Fiscal Studies says budget allows for rise in public service spending this year and next, but not thereafterPolitics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves could need...

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Rachel Reeves may have to find more money to fix public services, says IFS

Institute for Fiscal Studies says budget allows for rise in public service spending this year and next, but not thereafterPolitics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves could be forced to...

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Five key charts: what will underpin 2024 budget statement by Rachel Reeves?

Labour chancellor to deliver budget after speculation over tax rises, debt rule changes and promised end to austerityRachel Reeves will deliver the first Labour budget in 14 years on Wednesday after weeks of speculation over tax...

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