Newspaper Round Up: 6th of December 2024

Times Front Page 6th of December 2024

The PM has committed to curbing the influence of the “nimby lobby” and promoting new housing developments, aiming to tackle the housing shortage by streamlining planning processes and facilitating economic growth, while addressing high housing prices linked to bureaucratic obstacles.

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Daily Mirror Front Page 6th of December 2024

Hospitals across the UK are preparing for a critical increase in patient numbers this winter, as cases of flu, norovirus, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rise sharply, prompting NHS leaders to urge the public to get vaccinated amid warnings of a potential “quad-demic”.

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Guardian Front Page 6th of December 2024

The NHS is currently dealing with an unprecedented combination of health challenges termed a “quad-demic,” as winter intensifies pressures with hospitals busier than ever, driven by rising admissions due to Covid, flu, and RSV, raising concerns about capacity and increased pressure on health services.

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i Front Page 6th of December 2024

The PM has announced that the upcoming election will be centred on rising living standards, urging the public to judge him on this basis, amidst criticisms of the government’s targets on disposable income and green energy commitments.

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Independent Front Page 6th of December 2024

The PM has announced six new policy milestones, aiming to revitalise his leadership by focusing on improved living standards, reduced NHS waiting lists, increased policing, and housing developments, despite warnings from the Bank of England about potential job cuts due to rising taxes.

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Financial Times Front Page 6th of December 2024

Covalis is advancing a bid that positions France’s Suez to oversee the division of Thames Water, with a UK investor intending to sell assets and an operational partner set to manage the process, while the remaining utility will be publicly listed amidst concerns over public safety and investor apprehension.

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Metro Front Page 6th of December 2024

A high-profile figure in an insurance company was shot by an assailant who left cryptic messages on bullets, leading to ongoing investigations by authorities and raising concerns over security measures at major firms.

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