Privatisation

Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’
Sewage pollution

Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’

Some 27% of English billpayers have considered withholding their bill payments due to water supplier failings, a survey shows.

There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
NHS

There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say

All privatisation will do is undermine the NHS as a public service, making it less efficient and less safe, doctors have said

‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans
NHS

‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans

Keir Starmer has announced a plan to reduce NHS waiting lists, but can it work? NHS workers and experts weigh in on whether Labour can achieve its ‘ambitious’ targets

Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back
Cat Hobbs

Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back

Government buys back military homes after ‘disastrous’ privatisation deal cost taxpayer billions
Military homes

Government buys back military homes after ‘disastrous’ privatisation deal cost taxpayer billions

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Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?
Royal mail

Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?

Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
NHS

Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?

Rail company sparks outrage over ‘profiteering’ charge for water in London station: ‘Total disgrace’
Water

Rail company sparks outrage over ‘profiteering’ charge for water in London station: ‘Total disgrace’

NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: ‘Terrible things are happening’
Mental health

NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: ‘Terrible things are happening’

Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here’s how
General election 2024

Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here’s how

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?
Paul McNamee

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?

‘Enormous’ number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: ‘This is bad for everyone’
Healthcare

‘Enormous’ number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: ‘This is bad for everyone’

How privatisation of foster care is turning vulnerable children into money-making commodities
Care

How privatisation of foster care is turning vulnerable children into money-making commodities

Your views on our water supply: wrecked by privatisation
Letters

Your views on our water supply: wrecked by privatisation

Water companies fouled our rivers, now they want us to pay to fix it
Paul McNamee

Water companies fouled our rivers, now they want us to pay to fix it

Selling off our NHS piece by piece
Your views

Selling off our NHS piece by piece

High Court to decide on ‘GP surgery privatisation’ by US healthcare giant
NHS

High Court to decide on ‘GP surgery privatisation’ by US healthcare giant