The NHS has lost almost 700 GPs in the past three years despite a Government promise to hire 5,000 more. There are now 28,697 fully-qualified GPs working in England, down from 29,379 in 2016. The figure is also 441 less than last year. The pledge made four years ago by Theresa May and former Health … Read more
The slimmer figure! The sleeker hair! The whale-hugging image! Boris Johnson is being transformed before our eyes, and many point to his much younger, more politically progressive new love as the reason. But who is Carrie Symonds? Sonia Purnell separates truth from gossip – and discovers that she might just be his secret weapon for … Read more
It’s been hailed as a wonder drug with the potential to extend the lives of thousands of people with cystic fibrosis. But patients across the UK still can’t get their hands on Orkambi – despite it being a year since Theresa May promised to take action. The drug, which slows lung deterioration, received its European … Read more
Theresa May opted for a Welsh walking holiday for her Easter break Even Theresa May‘s bitterest enemies would accept that she (in contrast to some MPs) deserves some time off. Yes, she popped over to Wales for a quick walking holiday earlier this week, but we think a longer getaway is in order. The poor … Read more
The FTSE 100 closed up 5.02 points at 7451.89 and the pound was at $1.31 against the dollar. Oil prices hit their highest level so far this year, fuelled by violent clashes in oil-rich Libya. The instability poses a threat to the supply of oil from Libya. A barrel of Brent crude was trading 0.97 … Read more