I was bored on a commute, so ran some numbers regarding PA vs Dr employment (in a CESR post), over the 9yrs it takes to make a hospital consultant. The numbers below (note in London, due to AfC London Weighting, training a consultant costs £1567 more than hiring a PA) 1/n

The last time England was in Zimbabwe was England in Zimbabwe ODI Series, 2004/05. When it comes to Australia, they toured Zimbabwe for a triangular series (Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe) in 2014. Now look at India: India in Zimbabwe ODI Series, 2015 (3 matches) India in

We've looked at an eclipse from both sides now... While @NASAGlenn was looking up to see last night's Blood Moon, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander was looking back at the "diamond ring" of a solar eclipse. A reminder that what you see often depends on your point of view.

Doctors in the UK are working in restaurants because they can’t find an NHS job. 20,000 doctors will be potentially be out of a NHS speciality training job this August, due to government restrictions on training spots. There is no rational reason for this restriction to exist.

Furious that every recent error from organisations that run recruitment or exams ends up having a devastating impact on Resident Doctor colleagues. There is a very thin line between “error” & negligent disregard. This is utterly unacceptable.

Im sorry this whole national recruitment mess is a complete disaster. Why do we keep on seeing these monumentally damaging errors? I feel so bad for those caught up in this mess with lives on hold The Royal College of Radiologists The whole thing needs a rethink in all specialities IMHO.

He nails it. He encapsulates the mood of millions of people in the UK. 🎯 “We end up with economically illiterate people in the government. There are not fit for office. This is our money. I’m sick of being asked to pay more and more for less and less.” We are being fleeced.

New WHO #MentalHealth guidance provides all countries with practical tools to strengthen policies & services. It tackles social factors that affect mental health like poverty & housing, ensures people with lived experience have a voice, & promotes rights-based care. Learn

How badly will the £12.21 an hour minimum wage damage British business? With me in the studio to discuss this are a £91,000 a year Tory MP, a £200,000 a year rightwing journalist and a chief executive on £4.2m.

He speaks for millions of people in the UK. 🎯 “We end up with economically illiterate people in the government. There are not fit for office. This is our money. I’m sick of being asked to pay more and more for less and less.” We are being fleeced.

We have published a report compiling the shocking testimonies of doctors who have witnessed unsafe practice by PAs and AAs. Patients are being let down by the repeated failures of NHS leaders to keep them safe. Read the full report here: bma.org.uk/media/p13leadh…

Almost 700 medical students across the UK have no idea where their first job as a doctor will be this summer, leaving them in limbo and unable to make living arrangements. So we’ve written to Wes Streeting asking him to take action. Read more: brnw.ch/21wRR5v

Medical brain drain kills patients! Blockbuster paper here from leading European think tank. Comparison between Norway and Sweden. How many pts have died in the UK, where the problem is worse? Wes Streeting

NEWS: Ferry protesters gathered in an Isle of Wight town centre today, outraged at “unreliable” and “increasingly expensive” services. #isleofwight #iow #iwnews iwradio.co.uk/news-post/we-v…

Nietzsche drops one sentence and wrecks your worldview.

The UK energy debate has been missing a crucial chart Here it is – my attempt to split out the gas and carbon costs for a UK combined cycle gas power plant from January 2012 to March 2025

Share the facts. Re Indian Free Trade Deal. The NI rules only apply to Indian companies in India, who send temporary workers to the UK for Indian Businesses, and not Indians on Work Visas being hired by UK businesses.

One of the best, most charismatic and influential Test cricketers I’ve had the pleasure of watching thetimes.com/article/8edc6a…

Brilliant news. I'm quite emotional. Govt has agreed to investigate Council Tax rapid debt collection escalation that is catastrophic for millions. Miss one MONTH'S payment and within six weeks you can have baliffs forcing you to pay for the YEAR plus £100s admin charges.

Throwback to this iconic poster from Wisden after Kohli led India conquered England at Oval after 50 years "London has fallen, directed by Virat Kohli" THANK YOU VIRAT