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Top doctor warns deaths will rise this winter after A&E target left off Labour milestones

Figures suggesting thousands of deaths in A&E are not attracting the political attention they should, warns Dr Adrian Boyle

The Independent UK

We cannot afford for Starmer’s government to fail. Because Farage is lying in wait

It is not enough for the Labour leader’s ‘milestones’ to be achieved. Voters must feel the improvement in their daily lives, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

AI twice as accurate at pinpointing stroke time than current methods – study

Developers hope the model will eventually be used in the health service.

The Independent UK

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What the papers say – December 6

Here are the top stories to round out the working week.

Evening Standard

Why do I crave sugar? Causes of sugar cravings and how to stop them

If you're someone who suffers from sugar cravings you'll know how hard it is to give up the sweet stuff. But you're not alone.

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Low sodium diet: the benefits of reducing salt and what foods to eat

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I’m a Celebrity stars praised for ‘important’ discussion about postnatal depression

Viewers described the chat as ‘really comforting’

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The great reset: Starmer pins hopes on six new policy ‘milestones’

PM announces priorities to ‘galvanise’ his premiership with pledges on better living standards, shorter NHS waiting lists, more police and 1.5 million new homes... as Bank of England warns firms will axe jobs in response to tax rises

The Independent UK

How Much Did Americans Overspend On Weight Loss Medications in 2024? GoodRx Reveals

GoodRx's latest research shows surging demand for weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, despite high costs and limited insurance coverage, with consumers overspending $200 million in 2024.

Benzinga

Can Keir Starmer’s six targets turn the tide? What the PM said – and what it all means

They might have sounded a tad familiar, but the prime minister is hoping these pledges will win back trust

The Guardian - UK

Flu crisis in numbers: Hospitalisations up 360% from last year as NHS under strain

Thousands of people are being hospitalised for flu as NHS grapples with record hospitalisations going into winter

The Independent UK

Warning to Londoners to brace for 'quad-demic' of viruses as flu cases up 350% in a year

Top doctor warns NHS is ‘busier than it has ever been heading into winter’

Evening Standard

What is Labour’s new ‘Plan for Change’?

The prime minister has insisted the new plans are not confusing

The Independent UK

Budget squanders opportunity of £5.2bn extra funding, warns Sarwar

But First Minister John Swinney urged the Labour leader to support his party’s tax and spending plans.

Evening Standard

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More than third of ambulance patients wait at least 30 minutes for A&E handover

Some 16% of ambulance handovers were delayed by more than an hour.

Evening Standard

What is Mounjaro and how does the weight-loss jab work?

Eligible people may have to wait years for the ‘King Kong of weight-loss drugs’

The Guardian - UK

Warning of NHS ‘quad-demic’ as flu and Covid cases rise in England

NHS winter report reveals norovirus and RSV are also leaving thousands in hospital

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury festival raised £5.9m for charity in 2024

Donations support NHS, refugees and conflict zones

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The Independent UK

Mounjaro on the NHS: What you need to know about ‘King Kong of weight-loss drugs’

The drug, also known as tirzepatide, will be rolled out on the NHS

The Independent UK

NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar

Hospitals are dealing with quadruple the number of flu cases they were last year.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Sir Keir's six pledges may not be yours, or mine

Setting targets can distract governments from more important priorities

Evening Standard

How to get free Starbucks as chain gives away coffee to millions of workers

The coffee chain is giving away tall drinks for free including the festive specials

The Independent UK

‘Barely a spare bed in the NHS’, nurses warn as flu cases soar and alarm raised over winter crisis

NHS could face a ‘quad-demic’ of flu, norovirus, RSV and Covid, its top doctor warns

Evening Standard

OPINION - Sir Keir Starmer’s reset must reveal a greater sense of purpose

Changes of tack haven’t helped recent prime ministers, but there’s a silver lining for Sir Keir

Evening Standard

Starmer promises his ‘plan for change’ will improve people’s lives

Sir Keir Starmer is setting out a series of targets to measure progress on his Government’s key missions.

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