Halifax Intermediaries has announced a succession of rate reductions across its product range in further support for homemovers and first time buyers.
A 90% LTV 2 year fixed rate product for Homemovers and First Time Buyers …

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Trust chiefs concerns over regulators
Hospital chiefs believe regulatory systems would not spot Mid-Staffs style scandal.

NHS boss in ‘new boat’ tweet blunder
An NHS boss who boasted about his …

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N3 bandwith to be increased for 70% of GP practices
A 70% roll-out of the N3 refresh programme to be completed by March 2013.

£2.5m spent on NHS CB …

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‘Rules broken’ at 14 abortion clinics
The CQC has found 14 NHS abortion clinics have broken rules by allowing doctors to pre-sign consent forms.

South London Healthcare in administration
The …

Tailored locum Cover
As a medical professional, you are very aware of the plethora of the related expenses and intricacies of enlisting the services of a Locum Doctor to cover key absences in your Practice. …

Nationwide has announced that it will be reducing the rates on its range of fixed rate mortgages from July 11.
Rate will drop by 0.10% for loans up to 70% LTV, affecting the two, three, four …

Skipton Building Society is launching a range of new 7 and 10 year fixed rate mortgage options, targeting customers looking to looking to borrow over a longer period.
The society says the new rates will allow …

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If patients wait more than 18 weeks they can demand private hospital
The health secretary is to announce patients will be able to demand a private hospital if …

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Mental health services in Sheffield rated best
An independent study by HSJ named Sheffield in the top nine best performing health trusts in the country.

Midwife shortage warning
CQC has …

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Royal Berks use Suduko to keep patients happy
During the Cerner Millennium go-live weekend Royal Berks used free car parking and Suduko to keep patients happy during their …