Tag: NHS staffing
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More than 16,000 Nigerian-Trained Nurses Now Practising in the UK
Overview: Nigerian nurses fueling UK healthcare More than 16,000 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have been licensed to practise in the United Kingdom between 2017 and September 30, 2025, according to data from the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The figure, 16,156 to be precise, underscores the persistent flow of skilled professionals from Nigeria to…
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England Resident Doctors Strike: 13th Pay Dispute Continues
England’s Resident Doctors Brace for a 13th Strike Over Pay Resident doctors in England have launched a five-day walkout, marking the 13th industrial action in a long-running pay dispute with NHS bosses. The dispute centers on pay, terms, and conditions for junior doctors whose complaints have persisted for years, even as patient demand remains high…
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Tax rises in Budget: Reeves signals necessary choices and public reaction
What the Budget Could Signal About Taxation When finance minister Rachel Reeves hints at “necessary choices” in an upcoming Budget, it tends to send ripples through households and businesses alike. With the Budget due on 26 November, the question on many lips is which taxes might rise—and how any changes would affect everyday finances. Historically,…