Should the wealthy always go private to save the NHS? July 28, 2025 It’s no secret that the NHS has been under pressure for years and the strain on its resources looks like not letting up any time soon. With staffing shortages, long waiting times, funding issues, an aging population and a rise in demand, the NHS has its back up against the wall. But should those who [...]
Physician associates union takes government to court over planned role changes July 27, 2025 A union will take the Government to court over its decision to implement recommended changes to the roles of physician associates (PAs) within the NHS, the United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has said. It follows findings by a Government-ordered report that PAs have been used as substitutes for doctors despite having significantly less training. The [...]
From deathbed to boardroom: Omaze CEO reveals how flatlining changed him forever July 1, 2025 Matt Pohlson “was supposed to die” when he was born and certainly not hang around long enough to found Omaze, the global juggernaut aiming to revolutionise the high-end property market. Born with a stomach twisted into a knot, Pohlson underwent surgery to save his life – an experience he thought was supposed to happen once [...]
Randox: Losses widen at Covid-19 testing giant June 30, 2025 Losses have widened at Randox, which was one of the major Covid-19 testing providers in the UK, just a few years after raking in a profit of more than £200m. The Northern Ireland-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax loss of £51.8m for the year to 30 June, 2024. The loss comes after Randox posted a [...]
Mounjaro and Wegovy demand helps Chemist4U sales double June 23, 2025 Increasing demand for weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy has helped sales at the firm behind online pharmacy Chemist4U almost double. The Skelmersdale-based business has reported a turnover of £59.5m for the year to 30 September, 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The latest total comes after the firm behind Chemist4U [...]
Bupa acquires first UK hospital since 2008 June 19, 2025 Private healthcare giant Bupa has agreed to acquire its first UK hospital since 2008 as it looks to expand its access to the London market. The independent private hospital is called New Victoria and located in Kingston-upon-Thames. General manager for Bupa Health Services, Sarah Melia, said: “[It] enables us to provide more Bupa services directly [...]
Halma: FTSE 100 giant books record revenue and ups dividend June 12, 2025 Safety and equipment maker Halma notched a record year after its diversified business model powered growth across sectors amid a tough global backdrop. The 130-year-old FTSE 100 firm recorded an 11 per cent jump in revenue to £2.2bn, which came after the business’s revenue for the first six months of the financial year topped £1bn for the first [...]
Private equity giant KKR returns with final bid for Assura June 11, 2025 UK healthcare property firm Assura has received its “best and final offer” from KKR, which is set to trigger another delisting blow for the London Stock Exchange. Assura has recommended a cash offer from Sana Bidco, a vehicle owned by KKR and Stonepeak, which values the firm at 52.1p per share. Shares in Assura closed [...]
PHP makes surprise third approach for Assura at £1.68bn May 16, 2025 Primary Health Properties has made a third approach for Assura as the war for the real estate investment trust heats up. PHP has offered £1.68bn for Assura, valuing its share price at 51.7p – a premium of 38.2 per cent to the company’s closing share price of 37.4 pence on February 13. This is the [...]
Healthcare firm Totally weighs sale as it faces eight-figure medical negligence claim May 1, 2025 Totally is exploring a sale of one or more of its subsidiaries to shore up its balance sheet after the firm revealed it faces an eight-figure medical negligence claim. The Derby-based business is to undertake a “strategic review” under which it will consider “selling one or more of the company’s subsidiaries”, “receiving strategic investment or [...]