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Free waffles for patients with every meal. A Wetherspoons pub in every hospital. To deter malingerers, video displays on every ward of Theresa May dancing. These are just a few of the amusing ideas to emerge as part of the Government’s consultation exercise on how to reform the NHS.Derisive scepticism is exactly what this time-wasting, energy-sapping initiative deserves. Launched with a noisy fanfare on Monday by the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the so-called “national conversation” about healthcare is really a vehicle for procrastination. The aim is to give the illusion of progress while ducking the urgent challenge of achieving real…

Globetrotter Nolan Saumure may be left ruing his decision to try “the world’s most addictive” substance while documenting his escapades in the Philippines.With an impressive 213,000 followers on his @nolansaumure TikTok account, the travel lover shares insights from some of most deprived corners of the world. His latest adventure led him to taste ‘moma’, also known as ‘paan’, derived from the betel nut which comes from the areca palm.Venturing into a modest Filipino shop, he enquired: “Do you guys sell moma?” and was met with an affirmative response. Nolan then detailed: “Chewing betel in parts of Asia is more common…

An ex-bank manager is facing a two-year prison stint for mooring his 86ft barge on land that he owns.Dean Richards, 43, has a court date with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), after the body decided to prosecute him.He has also been taken to court by Cornwall Council twice, and is facing legal action from a disgruntled local resident in Point, Cornwall.Mr Richards says he has done everything by book and has not broken any laws. He intends to live on the barge with his 8-year-old son.After buying the foreshore in 2017, he said he was told by MMO that he…

Former rugby star Mike Tindall has opened up about the misconceptions people have about life within the Royal Family and his frustrations with these false impressions.In his new book, The Good, the Bad and The Rugby – Unleashed, 46-year-old Mike discusses the reality of life with his wife Zara Tindall, 43, and the common misunderstandings about their lifestyle.Mike, who married Princess Anne’s daughter Zara in 2011, highlights assumptions about his wealth and the work ethic of the royals as some of his main grievances. He reveals that having “seen behind the curtain”, there is much more to royal life than…

The UK is facing a major rebellion at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as leaders prepare to bring a discussion on slavery reparations to the agenda, despite Downing Street’s insistence that it should remain off.The meeting of 56 nations, beginning in Samoa on Friday, is intended to discuss “economic, environmental and security challenges” facing the bloc.But according to a leaked communique seen by the BBC, Commonwealth officials were negotiating an agreement to begin a “meaningful conversation” and conduct research into the legacy of slavery, which could potentially leave the UK owing billions of pounds in reparations.A UK government spokesperson…

The UK towns with the dirtiest takeaways have been revealed, and one Greater Manchester area has taken the top spot with a shocking number of unclean establishments.A new study by cleaning experts Vacuum Wars looked at the Food Hygiene Ratings of takeaways around the country and identified the percentage that have a rating of three (satisfactory) or lower.The results showed that Wigan in Greater Manchester topped the list, with 51.62% of its takeaways (159 out of 308) scoring three or less.Blaenau Gwent in Wales came in second, with 48.41% of its takeaways (41 out of 84) meeting the standard. Walsall…

Meghan Markle gave a blunt response to being asked if she’d ever go back to acting.Before she became the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle enjoyed a successful career as an actress.She appeared as Rachel Zane in Suits for a total of seven series – but retired from acting when she married Prince Harry in 2018.Following the couple’s departure from the Royal Family, there has been much speculation as to what Meghan’s future involves – with speculation that she will make a return to Hollywood. It’s a subject she has spoken out on before – and her response was blunt.During an…

Nigel Farage has welcomed his first Tory councillor defection after he wrote to 1,350 local politicians last night warning them to cross the floor or face losing their seats.Yesterday the Reform leader called on all 1,352 Conservative county councillors to join others who have already made the leap, warning: “They are all working within a party whose brand has been trashed by scandal and broken promises”.Mr Farage said: “The Conservative Party is a busted flush – these 1352 councillors are watching their time in office tick away, whilst they argue between themselves on whether to choose a Leader that’s undergone…

UK weather maps have turned purple and white, indicating that some areas could get a barrage of snow in a matter of weeks.If you haven’t already, it is definitely time to dust off your winter coat as Britain may be getting a pummelling of snow.From midnight on November 6 until midnight on November 8, a mixture of snow, rain, and cold winds is set to sweep across the country, bringing temperatures to as low as -10C with windchill factor included, weather maps suggest.New WXCHARTS weather maps show that Scotland could face the worst of the weather, with the nation almost…

Pakistan is teetering on the edge. Its political, economic, and social fabric is unraveling at an alarming rate, and at the center of this turmoil lies its most famous and respected leader — Imran Khan.A man celebrated not only for his heroic World Cup victory in 1992 but also for being a symbol of hope for millions of Pakistanis, Khan now languishes in prison on spurious charges, the victim of a fraudulent election and a crushing of the judiciary designed to keep him permanently out of power. Yet despite these challenges, Imran Khan’s popularity is at an all-time high.Imran Khan…