The chief executive of Thames Water, Chris Weston, has sparked concern among customers by refusing to rule out a bill increase of up to 40% as the company struggles to overcome its financial challenges. With more than £15bn in debt and the pressure of servicing massive interest payments, Thames Water is facing a crisis that
UK
The public satisfaction with the National Health Service (NHS) has hit an all-time low, dropping to just 24% in 2023, according to the findings from a British Social Attitudes poll. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year, with poor access to GPs and long wait times for hospital treatment being key factors contributing
On Easter Sunday, Buckingham Palace announced that the King will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Joining him will be the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. This public appearance is significant as it comes amidst the King’s ongoing battle with cancer. Recently, the King participated in
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has expressed her deep admiration for the Princess of Wales, Kate, after the future queen announced her cancer diagnosis. Sarah Ferguson, who had previously disclosed her own battle with skin cancer, shared her thoughts on social media, stating that she hopes Kate will now be granted the time, space,
It is disheartening to learn that women in the UK are waiting almost nine years to receive a diagnosis for endometriosis. This is an alarmingly long wait time that has only worsened since the onset of the pandemic. The study conducted by Endometriosis UK sheds light on the fact that many women are being dismissed,
In a heartfelt video message, the Princess of Wales, Kate, bravely shared with the world her recent cancer diagnosis and the preventative chemotherapy treatment she is undergoing. The announcement, which came as a shock to many, has resulted in an outpouring of support and well wishes from people all over the globe. Kate, at the
Kate, Princess of Wales, recently disclosed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Initially, she underwent successful abdominal surgery in January, where it was believed that her condition was non-cancerous. However, post-operative tests indicated that cancer was indeed present, which came as a significant shock to her and her
A recent report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has shed light on the impact of increases to the retirement age on women born in the 1950s. The investigation revealed that thousands of women may have suffered due to the government’s failure to adequately inform them of the changes. As a result, the
The recent report by the New Bletchley Network, as highlighted by a group of former defence and security chiefs, sends a clear message to the UK government to “prepare genuinely for war” in order to credibly deter threats. It emphasizes the urgent need to reverse the trend of a “hollowing out” of the regular army
Jeremy Hunt’s recent comments during a session with the House of Lords’ economic affairs committee have sparked a flurry of speculation and analysis within the political sphere. Hunt’s subtle hint at a possible October election was anything but accidental. It is clear that he had multiple objectives in mind when making these remarks. Was he