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Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
NHS

Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?

A damning independent investigation has highlighted sweeping failures in Britain’s ailing public health service. What will the government do?
Rail company sparks outrage over 'profiteering' charge for water in London station: 'Total disgrace'
Water

Rail company sparks outrage over 'profiteering' charge for water in London station: 'Total disgrace'

NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: 'Terrible things are happening'
Mental health

NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: 'Terrible things are happening'

Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here's how
General election 2024

Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here's how

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?
Paul McNamee

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?

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'Enormous' number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: 'This is bad for everyone'
Healthcare

'Enormous' number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: 'This is bad for everyone'

How privatisation of foster care is turning vulnerable children into money-making commodities
Care

How privatisation of foster care is turning vulnerable children into money-making commodities

When it comes to public spending, Labour and the Tories are two sides of the same coin
Labour shadow secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting
Letters

When it comes to public spending, Labour and the Tories are two sides of the same coin

Your views on our water supply: wrecked by privatisation
Letters

Your views on our water supply: wrecked by privatisation

Water companies fouled our rivers, now they want us to pay to fix it
A dripping tap against dappled sunlight
Paul McNamee

Water companies fouled our rivers, now they want us to pay to fix it

Selling off our NHS piece by piece
NHS workers protest with placards that say 'Do Virgin Care'
Your views

Selling off our NHS piece by piece

High Court to decide on ‘GP surgery privatisation’ by US healthcare giant
NHS

High Court to decide on ‘GP surgery privatisation’ by US healthcare giant