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The NHS needs to plug a “spiralling” staff shortage than could render it short of more than half a million staff, according to the Guardian. The newspaper says it obtained an internal document that says it is currently operating with 154,000 fewer full-time staff than it needs, with the NHS “unable to cope” with a rising demand for care. Elsewhere, it writes that an independent drugs advisory council warned against banning laughing gas, saying it could create “significant burdens” for those who need to use it.

Independent Front Page 14th of January 2025

Mediators have presented a final draft for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with discussions reaching a crucial stage as pressure mounts to finalise the deal before Donald Trump assumes office, according to senior US officials.

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Independent Front Page 12th of January 2025

Rachel Reeves has faced criticism for allegedly prioritising economic growth over principles by engaging in discussions with China, with former prominent figures comparing her actions to historic appeasement, though she defends the new £600 million investment as vital for Britain’s future.

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Independent Front Page 6th of January 2025

Keir Starmer is set to announce a plan aimed at reducing NHS waiting list backlogs, pledging to create millions of additional appointments through increased access to community diagnostic centres and new surgical hubs, though the British Medical Association cautions that further measures are needed.

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Independent Front Page 5th of January 2025

The analysis of the five-year economic impact of Brexit highlights significant costs, including a £30.2 billion divorce settlement, a £27 billion drop in goods exports to the EU, and serious challenges faced by sectors such as food, agriculture, and fishing, alongside broader issues like reduced workforce availability and changes in migration patterns.

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