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UK Health
Private NHS contractors net £1.6bn profit over two years, analysis uncovers
Private companies providing services to the NHS have generated profits of £1.6 billion over the past two financial years, according…
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UK Health
Vulnerable child faces two-month A&E wait after authorities fail to secure placement
A vulnerable child with complex behavioural disorders spent more than 70 days—over two months—in the accident and emergency department at…
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UK Business
Middle East turmoil dents UK house prices as Halifax reports 0.5% dip
UK property prices recorded their first monthly fall of the year in March, with a 0.5% drop halting the early…
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UK Transport
One in 15 English adults now possesses a blue badge permit
One in every 15 adults in England now holds a Blue Badge parking permit, according to the latest official figures,…
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UK Health
Staffing crisis threatens scan safety for expectant mothers and cancer sufferers
England is facing a critical shortfall in the sonographers who perform vital ultrasound scans, with nearly a quarter of posts…
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UK Business
County Durham firm Power Roll secures deal to supply solar film technology to Japan
A pioneering solar film technology developed in County Durham is set for its first deployment outside Europe following a landmark…
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Sport
Fan’s medical emergency mars Newcastle-Sunderland derby after early strike
A fierce local rivalry was overshadowed by serious disorder on Sunday as clashes between fans and police erupted outside St.…
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UK Business
North East firms announce senior hires and executive moves
The North East business community is showcasing significant momentum this month, with a series of strategic appointments and promotions underscoring…
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UK Business
Ten North East companies feature among UK’s Best Workplaces for 2026
While a glittering array of national brands from Lindt to Hilton feature in this year’s UK’s Best Workplaces list, a…
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UK Business
Ipsum Group wins power and water contracts across North East and Midlands
A Lancashire-based utilities engineering group has significantly expanded its national footprint with two strategic acquisitions, positioning itself at the heart…
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