Labour pledges to end 'corridor care' with almost £450m NHS investment
Thursday, 5 June 2025 Nearly £450m is being invested in the NHS in England to cut hospital waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts, the health secretary has announced.
Education minister Baroness Smith appeals to Labour MPs to support the controversial bill on welfare changes, saying, “it’s only a Labour government that can reform the welfare system”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labour’s welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of “giving up” and warned the bill’s U-turns threaten public finances. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says she “hopes” concessions to the welfare Bill will win over Labour rebels, despite some still refusing to back it. She called the changes a sign of “strength in listening” and insisted protections for existing claimants were standard practice, aimed at easing widespread concerns ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jessica Ellis is a Chewie. She's not from a galaxy far, far away but here, right now, working in one of our most deprived communities. To the people she helps,.. Sky News
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government will work with major supermarkets to make healthy food choices easier for consumers. He outlines plans to reduce calorie intake across the population, tackling rising obesity and easing pressure on the NHS without the need for additional taxes.
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NHS funding could be linked to patient feedback under new plans, with poorly performing services that "don't listen" penalised with less money. Sky News
The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial. Sky News
Health officials are urging people to prepare for rising temperatures, warning of a possible spike in 999 calls and ambulance demand. Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UK Health Security Agency said it’s vital to take steps to stay cool and avoid using up NHS resources needed for vulnerable people. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government announces nearly £450 million of investment to expand urgent and emergency care facilities to provide faster care for patients. Wes Streeting claims he sometimes feels “the same..
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Nearly £450m is being invested in the NHS in England to cut hospital waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts, the health secretary has announced.
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![People urged to prepare as heatwave sparks health warnings [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250627/1414942386-People-urged-to-prepare-as-heatwave-sparks-health.jpg)
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