Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of giving with one hand and taking with the other as a £100m boost for hospices in England may be offset by Rachel Reeves’s national insurance hike. Shadow health minister Dr Caroline Johnson criticized Labour for claiming credit for the funding while also cutting money from hospices. Although the funding is welcomed by Hospice UK, Marie Curie warns that it may not be sufficient to address the needs of the sector.
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Investment banker ‘scarred for life’ by laser hair removal sues clinic for £50k
Investment banker Sunna Firdaus is suing a London clinic for almost £50,000 after suffering permanent scarring from a botched laser hair removal procedure in September 2020. Firdaus claims excessive heat caused burns and scarring to her chin, leading to ongoing physical and psychological effects. The clinic, Skintology Ltd, disputes the claim, stating Firdaus was aware of the risks involved in the treatment. Full Article
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