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Rishi Sunak was once again forced to deny that the NHS is facing a crisis this weekend, claiming that the service is merely “under pressure”. The prime minister has continued …
Five political decisions that drove the NHS to the brink Read More
A lobbying group led by Conservative MPs and peers has released a report recommending the further privatisation of the NHS while being funded by private health companies, Byline Times can reveal. …
MPs Advocate for NHS Privatisation While Being Funded by Private Health Firms Read More
Good mental health in Denmark is associated with a reduction of USD $0.9-1.3bn per year in productivity losses to the economy, according to a new study published in the Mental Health and …
Good mental health linked to a reduction in productivity losses to the economy Read More
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has this week announced plans to host an international donors’ conference to help it recover from catastrophic floods that caused widespread devastation and major financial losses this summer. The United Nations …
Economic woes, shifting ties complicate Pakistan’s flood recovery Read More
t the height of the pandemic, as hundreds were dying each day, Ivan Andino was travelling across London on a crowded Tube carriage to clean an empty office. Ivan works …
UK’s COVID heroes among hardest hit by cost of living crisis Read More
The UK recorded its highest temperature ever on Tuesday, exceeding 40C (104F), and prompting a refocus on climate change as the heatwave gripping Europe intensifies. According to the Met Office a record …
How 40C heatwave vapourised millions of pounds from UK economy Read More
Seattle-based Amazon on Thursday announced its purchase of established primary health care provider One Medical. The deal reportedly cost Amazon $3.9 billion in cash ($18 per share / $76.8 premium). This would …
Amazon buys into health care market for $3.9 billion cash Read More
To combat global poverty, social programs that not only provide cash to families — but also address psychological and social obstacles to seizing economic opportunities — can have a beneficial …
Training, role models and entrepreneurship opportunities benefit families in Niger Read More
West Africa’s oil giant is choking its people with pollution because its rules are worth no more than the paper they are written on. Grimot Nane explains. The 2021 United …
Nigeria’s Best Laid Plans For The Environment Read More
Mental health problems cost the UK economy at least £117.9 billion annually according to a new report published today by Mental Health Foundation and the London School of Economics and Political Science …
Mental health problems cost UK economy at least £118 billion a year – new research Read More