Most people in the UK now believe they will have to spend their own money on private healthcare for services such as dentistry, physiotherapy, and even getting GP appointments, according to a study revealing that NHS queues have led to expectations of going private.

The British people will have to endure even worse economic and social pressures in the coming months as the Labour government takes “unpopular decisions” to rebuild the country’s economy, Keir Starmer will warn this week.

Labour Minister Liz Kendall has announced plans to end the blame culture associated with welfare benefits, promising a comprehensive overhaul of the system to address issues of economic inactivity and urging the Treasury to fund necessary reforms.

Riots are predicted to severely hinder efforts to reform the UK’s already struggling justice system, as the large number of arrests and legal challenges expose deep-rooted issues and increase pressure on the courts, warns a government minister.