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Guido Fawkes9 Mar 2026

NHS Halts ‘Gender-Affirming’ Hormone Treatment for Under-18s

NHS England has immediately paused new prescriptions of testosterone or oestrogen to under-18s who question their gender. Finally catching up to the Cass Review in 2024, nearly two years ago… National Medical Director for Specialised Services at NHS England Professor James Palmer said: “The NHS has exercised extreme caution when considering starting young people on…

Healthcare
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Think Tanks Blast Reeves’ Bleak Spring Statement

The reactions from Westminster’s think tanks are in. It’s a bad day to be a humble wonk hoping for some growth and stability. Deep breath… The Adam Smith Institute’s Joanna Marchong: “The Chancellor has convinced herself of economic stability based on deeply outdated forecasts. It is a Statement written by spin doctors, not economists. After…

PoliticsEconomyHealthcare
Guido Fawkes26 Feb 2026

Labour ‘No More Restaurants’ Business Adviser’s Company Accumulates £16 Million in Losses

The company run by Rachel Reeves’ senior ‘entrepreneurship adviser’ is running massive losses. Who would’ve thought… Alexandra Depledge – hired as Reeves’ adviser in mid-2025 – got herself into hot water this week by declaring in an interview on the struggling hospitality sector: “We do not need any more restaurants. I’m not anti-hospitality but that’s…

Healthcare
Guido Fawkes25 Feb 2026

Taxpayers Cough Up £5 Million in Exit Packages for Senior NHS Staff in Just One Year

Taxpayers have forked out at least £4.95 million in golden goodbyes for senior civil servants in the NHS. According to health minister Karin Smyth, in the year 2024-25 there were 33 exit payment cases disclosed by integrated care boards which were of a value of £150,001 or more. Eye-watering… For context, there are currently 42…

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