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I can afford to pay for NHS care so why shouldn't I pay?

MY local NHS surgery used to be a shining example of care and efficiency. Whenever I needed an appointment to see a nurse or a doctor I either called up, or dropped by, and was usually given a scheduled date sometime in the following 10 days.

Vitto's victory for real women

THE London based Brazilian designer Karoline Vitto, graduate star of the Fashion East incubator programme, brought Milan fashion week to an emotional finale with her collection which was a victory for real women everywhere.

More HS2 chaos as PM faces growing backlash

A MINISTER sparked fresh confusion today over the future of HS2 as a backlash grew over shelving the Birmingham to Manchester link.

Theft, cover-up, a corrosive culture - inside the BM

The disappearance of large numbers of priceless artefacts has revealed deeper problems at the British Museum, former trustees and museum insiders tell Robert Dex

Remote working is killing London. Get back to the office

THOSE with the best views see everything. Andrea Rossi, the chief executive of global investment manager M&G, has a corner office on the 11th floor of the firm's Fenchurch Avenue HQ. From here he can see the inactivity at street level at the end of the week. \"I get a bit frustrated when I come in on a Friday, because the whole City, it's empty,\" he says, disappointedly.

Big return to the office? You're joking, say train firm bosses

Millions fewer weekday railway journeys as staff carry on WFH joking, say train firm bosses

Touchdown! Cheering Taylor goes public with football player (and his mum)

TAYLOR SWIFT has fuelled rumours that she's dating an American football player by watching him in action alongside his mother.

ATTRACTION 'AS ICONIC AS LONDON EYE': Secret tunnels come in from cold for £220m visitor experience

A NETWORK of secret tunnels hidden beneath central London for decades will soon be opened up to the public under a £220 million plan for a huge new tourist attraction \"as iconic as the London Eye\" unveiled today.

Soldiers on duty as 100 armed police put down their weapons

SOLDIERS were today on duty in London ready to help police respond to a terrorist attack as a protest by armed Met officers forced Scotland Yard to call in military assistance.

Kudus makes super start for Hammers as he turns tide in Europa tie

WEST HAM fans can stop lobbying now. Many were beginning to grow just a touch impatient to see Mohammed Kudus handed his first start, and his influence on last night’s Europa League opener showed why.

Sanchez out to show Poch was right to keep the faith

IN A week in which Chelsea have been linked with Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, new No1 Robert Sanchez will be out to rebuild his authority as first-choice this weekend.

Borthwick must see the bigger picture or mood in camp may turn sour

ENGLAND can beat Chile with their eyes closed tomorrow, but Steve Borthwick and Co still need a loftier World Cup vision.

Lloyds gallops ahead of the pack

LLOYDS shares rose strongly today after the UK’s biggest lender won City backing as the best-placed stock for toughening trading conditions.

Rate hold fuels hopes of happy days on high street

THERE was a run of better news from the high street today, as improving retail sales and a brighter consumer confidence report provided the latest signs of hope for the economy.

Action series is still disarming

NONE of The Expendables films are strictly necessary, are they? The clue is in the title.

Elon Musk lives in a world of superheroes, but is he about to fall to earth?

THE writing is poor, the structure chaotic, and the whole project imbalanced.

It's the hope that thrills you! I pray the Spartan spirit in Spurs will see off Arsenal

THAT club on the red side of north London has ruined more weekends for me than bad weather, misbehaving kids, food poisoning and hangovers put together.

Scott does the lot in a new-look Chekhov

LONDON theatregoers have known for years there's much more to Andrew Scott than Sherlock's Moriarty and Fleabag's hot priest, but this one-man Vanya is a revelation and a sensation.

Albanian gang of three hunted over Sterling home raid

THREE men suspected of being linked to dozens of burglaries across the South-East, including a break-in at the home of footballer Raheem Sterling, are being hunted by police.

Murdoch quit? We just never thought he'd do it

RUPERT MURDOCH’S decision to step down as chairman of Fox and News Corp to be replaced by his son Lachlan was today met with shock, with insiders saying: “We never thought he’d do it”.

I'm gunning for Hunt and Gove seats at election, says Lib Dem leader

DAVEY EYES SCALPS OF EX-PARTNERS IN COALITION CABINET

Jonas hits back at ex Turner after 'abduction' claims over daughters

JOE JONAS today hit back at claims by his estranged wife Sophie Turner that he has withheld their children's passports and is refusing to let them travel to Britain.

LEVY OPEN TO SELLING

'IF WE FELT THEY COULD TAKE US TO ANOTHER LEVEL WE'D LOOK AT IT' | BUT CHIEF WOULD ONLY CONSIDER AN EXIT IF IN CLUB'S BEST INTERESTS | SAYS THAT KANE'S BAYERN MUNICH DEAL HAS A BUY-BACK CLAUSE IN IT

'Winning in Prague was amazing now we want more'

Trophy man Coufal fired up for repeat performance

Arsenal show they can be one of big beasts as goals rain down on PSV

ARSENAL'S return to the Champions League was met with a torrential downpour in north London last night, but Mikel Arteta's side were home and dry inside 40 minutes.

What is the UK's problem with the letter H?

It is quite remarkable how Britain has seemingly become dysfunctional about these challenges.

UK borrowing gives more wiggle room to Hunt before election

NATIONAL borrowing for August came in under official forecasts today, in the latest positive sign for the UK's finances, which was likely to add to calls for tax cuts.

The smart suit is back again, says Next boss Wolfson as profits boom

HIGH street fashion king Next raised profit forecasts again today thanks to strong consumer demand, falling costs and higher wages.

Dull corporate bores are trying to outlaw the office romance - how hopeless

THE corporate world is another country. They do things differently there.

Generals like Shapps because he wasn't a soldier

BY any Whitehall standard, the Ministry of Defence is a weird place.