3 h. ago Full list of people entitled to free NHS prescriptions as 2025/26 charges confirmed

The latest announcement from the government could ease the cost of living struggle for millions of people

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5 h. ago Labour freezes NHS prescription charges in England amid calls for 'sickness tax' to be scrapped

UK Government insists nine out of ten people in England should already be exempt from NHS prescription charges - FULL LIST of who should be getting them free

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7 h. ago Jury in trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell to be sworn in

The 58-year-old, a truck driver originally from Leicester in England, is charged with the murder of his wife Tina in Youghal in Co Cork in 2017.

Events

8 h. ago Major prescription change means you could save hundreds on medicines

England is the only country in the UK that still charges, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all ditching the charges over a decade ago.

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8 h. ago Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years – Starmer

The Government said the move will save patients around £18 million next year.

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5 d. ago Lee Carsley could replace Man Utd icon in return to management after England stint

Lee Carsley took charge of six England matches before making way for Thomas Tuchel but the England Under-21s boss could have another opportunity put in front of him

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5 d. ago Gemma Collins says she's 'saving the NHS' by taking 'life changing' weight loss drug

Gemma Collins says she is 'feeling a million dollars' after losing weight on Mounjaro, claiming that she is 'saving the NHS' by using the prescription injection.

Economics

6 d. ago Drivers are being 'trapped' by faulty ticket machines as 'thousands' are sent fines

Motorists in several regions of England claim they received parking charge notices (PCNs) which were unfair - with 'thousands' of people affected, according to campaigners.

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1 week ago Stealth raid is set to drag 18 MILLION more Brits into tax system including huge numbers of pensioners even if Labour doesn't extend threshold freeze beyond 2027

HM Revenue & Customs estimates, revealed under freedom of information rules, have laid bare the scale of the stealth raid.

Economics

2 w. ago All the freebies and discounts for pensioners including NHS prescriptions and council tax help

It comes as the full new state pension has risen from £221.20 a week to £230.30 a week, while the full basic state pension has gone from £169.50 a week to £176.45 a week

Economics

2 w. ago DVLA tax hike urgent warning as motorists consider selling cars after April 1 change

The DVLA has increased road tax for millions of drivers, with the standard rate up and the tax exemption for electric vehicles scrapped – but the changes could see motorists selling their cars

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2 w. ago A&E cannot shake off ‘deep freeze of Government incompetence’ – Labour

Figures show 67.4% of A&E patients seen within four hours in the week to March 30.

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3 w. ago Almost 16 million items dispensed by NHS Lanarkshire in past 12 months

Latest figures from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) show that over 113 million prescriptions, including over 15.8 million by NHS Lanarkshire, were dispensed in Scotland in 2023/24.

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3 w. ago Man Utd's Jim Ratcliffe warns Labour's Net Zero 'shutdown' of North Sea oil and gas 'raises the risk of blackouts' and demands Windfall Tax is scrapped

The billionaire Ineos CEO and part-owner of Manchester United warned Britain came 'perilously close' to losing power in January when light winds prevented wind turbines from being effective.

Events

3 w. ago Hot cross bun shortage threat as farmers escalate their protests against ‘tractor tax'

Food producers have pledged to halt the transport of milling wheat in their latest effort to pressure the Chancellor into scrapping inheritance tax rule changes

Events

3 w. ago Full list of people and benefits eligible for free NHS prescriptions and services

The NHS offers free prescriptions under a wide umbrella of eligibility criteria

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3 w. ago Full list of people who can get free NHS prescriptions and services

The NHS offers extra medical help and support to those who suffer from specific conditions - and you could also be eligible for a range of free prescriptions or other services

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3 w. ago Captaincy and player fitness key issues for new England coach Charlotte Edwards

Former England captain Edwards has replaced Jon Lewis in charge of the national team.

Sport

4 w. ago Government stands firm in efforts to scrap tax relief for private schools

The Government has stood firm in its bid to scrap tax relief for private schools and push ahead with business rates reform.

Economics

4 w. ago Morning after pill: What are the proposed changes and will it be free?

The morning-after pill is to be offered without charge at pharmacies in England

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