NHS
Leeds Maternity Review Sets Out Plans to Examine Harm and Families’ Concerns
An independent review of Leeds maternity and neonatal care will examine serious harm, deaths and the handling of concerns over a period spanning more than a decade.
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Northern Ireland Figures Show 651 CAMHS Assessment Waits Exceeded Nine Weeks
New official statistics record 1,731 waits for children’s mental-health assessments at the end of June, including 651 longer than nine weeks.
NHS
Northern Ireland Allocates £2.3 Million a Year to Expand Neurology Services
The Department of Health says £2.3 million in recurring annual funding will support additional neurology capacity and a new delivery team.
NHS
More Than £1.5 Billion Announced for NHS Hospital Repairs and Building Projects
Ministers have announced funding for more than 950 hospital projects, including maintenance, safety upgrades and ten major developments.
NHS
Government Accepts 44 Recommendations on Rules for AI in Healthcare
Ministers have endorsed a package of 44 recommendations for regulating AI-enabled medical products, with emphasis on patient safety and ongoing oversight.
Economy
Energy Price Concerns Reach 72% of UK Businesses, New ONS Survey Finds
Almost three-quarters of businesses are worried about energy prices, according to new official figures, with hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses reporting the highest levels of concern.
NHS
New Breast Cancer Partnership Aims to Improve Symptom Awareness and Support
A new government partnership with Breast Cancer Now is intended to improve awareness of possible symptoms and access to trusted support after treatment.
Economy
Mortgage Lending Tightens as Bank of England Reports Weaker Homebuyer Demand
The Bank of England says mortgage credit availability fell in the latest quarter, while separate figures show approvals for house purchases dropped to 54,900 in August.
Economy
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Higher Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Household Budgets
Inflation climbed from 2.9% to 3.1% in August, with motor fuel prices making the biggest contribution to the increase in the annual rate.
Economy
Energy Price Cap Rises to £1,723 as Households Face Higher Costs This Autumn
The energy price cap increased by 4% from 1 October, with the annualised benchmark reaching £1,723 for a typical household paying by Direct Debit.
Economy
UK Government Borrows £18.3 Billion in August as Public Finances Face Pressure
Government borrowing reached £18.3 billion in August, rising by £2.9 billion compared with a year earlier and exceeding the official monthly forecast.
Economy
UK Job Vacancies Fall to 702,000 as Labour Market Shows Signs of Weakness
Job vacancies declined to an estimated 702,000 in the three months to August, while unemployment remained at 4.9% in the latest Labour Force Survey figures.