Day: September 9, 2024
Map reveals holiday hotspots clamping down on Airbnb-style rentals
September 9, 2024Governments are rushing to restrict Airbnb-style rentals after complaints from locals – and it could change tourism as we know it. Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and booking.com were welcomed by tourists when they launched as an affordable way to stay in a city while homeowners could earn extra cash. But now it appears that […]
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Commuters face early morning traffic and travel disruption
September 9, 2024Heavy congestion is being felt on Britain’s motorways this morning as the nation begins another working week. The M26 westbound is reporting severe congestion with delays of up to 30 minutes against expected traffic between junction J2A and the M25. These delays have also spilled over into the M25 itself, which is facing delays between […]
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What the papers say – September 9
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Heart disease mortality improvements have ‘regressed’, review to find
September 9, 2024Improvements made in heart disease mortality rates have “stalled”, and even regressed since 2010, an upcoming review of the health service by surgeon and independent peer Lord Darzi is set to find. The report, commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, is expected to highlight the full extent of the challenges facing the NHS when it […]
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry to examine impact of pandemic on healthcare
September 9, 2024The impact of the Covid pandemic on NHS workers, patients and the delivery of healthcare is set to be examined by a public inquiry. The first public hearings of module three of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will be held on Monday, with leaders from the Health and Safety Executive and Unison expected to give evidence […]
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