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George Mensah

George Mensah

Health Reporter57 articles

Covers the NHS, public health and the social care system.

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Opinion

Ministers back new rules on food inflation

Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. A spokesperson…

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Economy

Unions signal a shift on the pensions triple lock

Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. Several of those briefed on the plans said…

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Markets

Analysts push back against the apprenticeship levy

Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out…

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Economy

Local authorities signal a shift on food inflation

Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Officials stressed that…