8 h. ago NHS hospital performance in England: What the latest data shows

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen for the third month in a row.

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9 h. ago Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for third month in a row

An estimated 7.41 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of August.

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20 h. ago Home buyer demand weakens for third month in a row as sales fall – surveyors

Uncertainty around potential measures in the Budget is likely adding to cautious sentiment, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

Economics

9 d. ago Angela Rayner breaks her silence with a hint that she WILL make a comeback after 'King of the North' Andy Burnham's leadership push collapses

The Labour MP, who was forced to quit her Government roles earlier this month following a tax row, vowed to 'continue fighting for working people'.

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3 w. ago Food prices rise again for fifth month in a row despite UK inflation remaining unchanged at 3.8%

Food and drink inflation rose to 5.1%

Economics

3 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

Economics

4 w. ago Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for second month in a row

The Government has said it has an ‘ambitious target’ to cut maximum wait times from 18 months to 18 weeks for NHS patients across England.

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