Ambulance services in England have experienced a mass exodus of staff in the past year with nearly 7,000 leaving their jobs, figures have revealed. The number of emergency service crew leavers has risen sharply compared with 2019 levels, prompting concern for patient safety during the next NHS winter crisis. The government has been called on… Continue reading Nearly 7,000 ambulance workers in England left in past year, figures show | Emergency services
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Cyber attack on Aussie energy services firm may hit UK CNI
Operators of critical utility infrastructure across the UK may have been affected by a developing cyber attack on the systems of Energy One, an Australia-based supplier of software and services for the energy sector. The ongoing incident was disclosed via a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the morning of Monday 21… Continue reading Cyber attack on Aussie energy services firm may hit UK CNI
Private equity has its sights on the NHS – and with it our faith in public services altogether | Hettie O’Brien
A small group of investors in expensive gilets gather for breakfast in a country lodge. Soon, they will hear a presentation from a private healthcare company. An MP is seated in the front row; a number of bankers are dotted around the room. “Here in the UK, we’re proposing a substantial public-private initiative, whereby we… Continue reading Private equity has its sights on the NHS – and with it our faith in public services altogether | Hettie O’Brien
Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, says IFS | Society
The government’s levelling up plans for England are being hampered by a funding system that is “not fit for purpose” and deprives the poorest areas of the financial support to match their needs, a leading thinktank has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies said that the method for allocating money to pay for public services… Continue reading Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, says IFS | Society
Cruise, Waymo approved to operate robotaxi services in San Francisco despite safety concerns
SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries spurred by recurring problems with unexpected stops and other erratic behavior that resulted in unmanned vehicles blocking traffic, including emergency vehicles. The state’s Public Utilities Commission voted… Continue reading Cruise, Waymo approved to operate robotaxi services in San Francisco despite safety concerns