Alexa Phillips

1 week ago | msn.com | Alexa Phillips

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1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Alexa Phillips

Thousands of energy customers who had prepayment energy meters forced fitted will get compensation or have their debts written off, Ofgem has said. The regulator said eight companies will give payouts and support after a review into consumers struggling with energy bills who were forced to have pay-as-you-go meters installed. Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON, Utility Warehouse, Good Energy, TruEnergy, Octopus and Ecotricity have all agreed to the scheme. Here, The i Paper takes a closer look at the plans.

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Alexa Phillips

The NHS faces a crackdown on payments from pharmaceutical companies after The i Paper revealed that mental health medics have accepted nearly £1m from firms since 2021. Labour is considering the implementation of a mandatory and expanded register of medical firms’ payments, which had stalled under the previous Conservative Government, The i Paper understands. An announcement on the policy is expected in the coming months.

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Alexa Phillips

After a wet and windy bank holiday weekend across much of the country, many Britons will have been heartened to see reports that a “mini heatwave” could be on the way next month. Citing data from Netweather, an independent forecaster, the Mirror reported that the UK will experience a mini-heatwave as a Caribbean jet stream drives temperatures up to 26°C. London, Kent and Essex were among areas deemed to be “sweltering” later this week, with temperatures peaking on Friday.

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Alexa Phillips

NHS mental health medics have accepted nearly £1m from pharmaceutical companies in the past three years, raising concerns about the potential influence of firms on treatment decisions, The i Paper can reveal. Major manufacturers of medications for depression, anxiety and ADHD were among firms paying healthcare professionals for a range of things such as contracted services and related expenses. Six of the 10 biggest spenders also paid for registration fees, travel and accommodation.