Read our Privacy noticeThe Chancellor has insisted the Government can hit its NHS waiting times targets despite scepticism from some leaders. Speaking after her spending review, Rachel Reeves said the Government was confident it could hit pledges set down by the Prime Minister last year. Sir Keir Starmer said in December the NHS will carry out 92% of routine operations within 18 weeks by March 2029. However, in March this year, the NHS waiting list for hospital treatment in England rose for the first time in seven months. She added: “Against a backdrop of other cuts, nursing staff will see the NHS being protected but not transformed by today’s spending plans.

Matthew Limb LondonGovernment spending on the NHS will rise by 3% a year after inflation over the next three years, slightly above what many in the health service were expecting. This compares with an average annual increase of 1.2% in 2010-20 but 6.2% over the decade 2000-10.1In her spending review statement to the House of Commons on 11 June the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said that the £29bn a year real terms increase for the financial years 2023-24 to 2028-29 would “get the NHS back on its feet” and “fit for the future.”2She said that the investment would enable the NHS to cut waiting lists, improve patient care and modernise services, and support Labour’s plans to move care back to the community. It includes up to £10bn on technology and digital transformation, GP training “to deliver millions more appointments,” and …

The New York Times on Wednesday announced major changes to its iconic Dining beat: the appointment of two co-chief restaurant critics and an expansion into video reviews. Since Wells’ departure, Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark — known to many as stalwarts of the Times’ Cooking app — have operated as interim critics. As co-chief critics, Rao and Mishan will be deployed to review restaurants nationwide, allowing the Times to review more restaurants outside the five boroughs. But stars, previously exclusive to New York dining, will now also be awarded to restaurants across the country. Traditionally, the Times maintained its critics’ anonymity to avoid special treatment and more honestly assess the average dining experience.

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The 2025 Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials dressage times have been released – with 11 British riders in action in the five-star competition on day one. There is also a CCI4*-S class that runs alongside the five-star competition, but there are no British entrants taking part this year. The CCI4*-S gets underway tomorrow (12 June) with the first rider, Ireland’s Patrick Whelan, entering the arena at 9.15am (8.15am British time). The five-star action gets underway at 1.15pm (12.15 pm British time). The first rider into the arena in the five-star class will be Britain’s Aimee Penny on the first of her two rides, PSH Encore.

“I’m Ligaya Mishan, and I’m your new chief restaurant critic at The New York Times. I’m Tejal Rao, and I’m also your new chief restaurant critic at The New York Times. This is the first time that The Times has national critics and this is the first time that we’re revealing ourselves. I think it is unrealistic in this day and age to maintain anonymity short of being a CIA agent. I used to think that part of the fun of being a restaurant critic was that you got to dress up and pretend to be someone else.

The British government announced on Wednesday hundreds of billions of pounds in spending on defense, health care and investment in infrastructure and housing, as it laid out its economic priorities for the next few years. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the Exchequer, presented a breakdown of the public finances in Parliament, detailing how much money each government department will have to spend until 2029, around the time of the next general election. It brings to an end months of tense negotiations between Ms. Reeves and other ministers as she seeks to balance competing priorities and navigate economic challenges at home and abroad. “We are renewing Britain,” Ms. Reeves told lawmakers. “But I know that too many people in too many parts of our country are yet to feel it.”

Kostas Tsimikas is likely to leave Liverpool this summer, with interest from the Premier League and abroad. Manchester United have set a price of £70m for Alejandro Garnacho as they court interest from a series of clubs. DAILY MAILTwo-time Premier League winner Kolo Toure is joining Manchester City's backroom staff for the Club World Cup. From next season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live. And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.

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John Lewis currently has the standalone console and Mario Kart World bundle in stock. So far this week, I’ve seen lightning-fast drops at Amazon, Very and Nintendo, with Currys also going live earlier today, all of which have now sold out. Nintendo Switch 2 priceopen image in gallery The Switch 2 camera lets you see your mates as you game, even if you're not playing the same one ( Alex Lee/The Independent )The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Nintendo Switch 2 launch gamesThere are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.

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Live EventsThe United Kingdom ’s rising unemployment rate and shrinking job market are making it increasingly difficult for international students to find work after graduation. Job vacancies have declined for the 35th consecutive quarter, falling by 63,000 to a total of 736,000 open positions across the country.These conditions are especially challenging for international students who plan to stay in the UK after completing their studies. These changes have raised hiring costs, prompting businesses to reduce recruitment efforts. Even employers who previously supported international hiring are reconsidering due to financial pressure.Students aiming for careers in finance, technology, or media are finding it harder to access quality roles. International students are being encouraged to explore alternative sectors, strengthen their skillsets, and engage with employers early.The UK remains a popular destination for education, but for many international students in 2025, the path to post-study employment is becoming more difficult to navigate.

“VOTE LABOUR where no communist is standing” has been the default electoral policy of the Communist Party for the last 75 years. And in reality, the party’s electoral interventions have been more nuanced than the “vote Labour where no Communist stands” line implies. Yet here, the nature of Labour rule becomes the most relevant factor. So it makes little sense to continue to style Labour a “trade union party.” Only the vestiges adhere. One issue informing next steps must be that much of the left remains within the Labour Party, with roots but presently no real strategy.

Perla Rios and other family members of detained factory workers speak to the media and supporters Monday outside Ambiance Apparel in Los Angeles. His tenure ended Friday, when federal authorities raided the company, arresting Jose Ortiz and more than 40 other immigrant workers as Saraí watched. The government contended that Ambiance employees received “approximately 364 payments of more than $10,000 over a two-year period,” totaling more than $11 million. Ambiance Apparel — the operating name for two corporations, Ambiance U.S.A. Inc. and Apparel Line U.S.A., Inc. — pleaded guilty to eight counts, including conspiracy, money laundering and customs offenses. Montserrat Arrazola’s father, Jorge, is another of those workers detained Friday.

UNFORTUNATE SON ‘No matter where I am…’ – Son Heung-min drops huge Tottenham exit hint as he responds to transfer rumoursSON HEUNG-MIN has told fans to “wait and see what happens” regarding his future. Son also spoke of his satisfaction after finally getting his hands on silverware with Tottenham. He already has eyes on next season and is preparing to start the campaign in the best possible physical shape. He continued: "I think I’ve accomplished everything I’ve done while playing the football I wanted to. Despite the difficult season, it was a really happy season for me because I experienced the trophy that I’ve been chasing since I was young.