NHS to bear cost of UK–US drug pricing deal, raising £9bn budget concern
The government will make the NHS fund the cost of a new drug pricing deal with the Trump administration, a decision that shifts a sizeable financial risk onto England’s health…
Ukraine – Russia talks resume in Abu Dhabi as major gaps remain over territory and security
Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi for a second round of talks aimed at ending the war, but expectations of a breakthrough remain low as both…
Microsoft opens AI licensing channel with Publisher Content Marketplace
Microsoft has launched a new system designed to formalise how publishers are paid when their content is used by artificial intelligence tools. The Publisher Content Marketplace introduces a structured way…
Royal Mail delays affected around 16 million people over Christmas, Citizens Advice says
Around 16 million people in the UK received Christmas letters or parcels later than expected during the most recent festive period, according to new research that has raised fresh concerns…
Bristol care providers weigh exit from council contracts as costs outpace fees
Care companies in Bristol say rising costs now exceed the fees they receive for council-funded care, prompting warnings that some providers may stop taking new local authority work. Managers and…
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year of trading.…
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year of trading.…
US civil liberties concerns intensify after federal actions in Minneapolis
Concerns about civil liberties and the use of federal enforcement powers in the United States have intensified following a series of incidents in Minneapolis that have drawn national attention. Two…
Mediterranean family hotels highlighted as demand grows for child-friendly travel
A new round-up has identified 50 family-friendly hotels across the Mediterranean, reflecting sustained demand for holidays that combine warm climates, accessible beaches and structured activities for children. The selection spans…
EU health security drive ends with online hub to support cross-border preparedness
Europe’s drive to strengthen joint public health action has entered a new phase as the EU Initiative on Health Security comes to a close, with an online resource remaining open…