Scott Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan

Scott Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged skittish global business leaders on Monday to ignore President Trump’s economic naysayers and ramp up investment in the United States, defending an economic agenda that economists warn will slow economic growth and exacerbate inflation. Speaking to executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers, Mr. Bessent argued that the Trump administration’s economic plans go … Read more

NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates

NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates

Getty Images NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of … Read more

NHS consultants earning £200,000 in overtime to tackle backlog

NHS consultants earning £200,000 in overtime to tackle backlog

Getty Images Senior doctors are charging the NHS premium rates for overtime, as pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some to make more than £200,000 a year from additional work, a BBC News investigation has found. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of the consultants … Read more