Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' and shift focus to 'what people can do'

Thursday, 18 April 2024
Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the "sick note culture" in a major speech on welfare reform - as he warns against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life".

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News video: Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'

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Rishi Sunak hopes to strip GPs of their power to sign people off work as part of a plan to tackle what he calls the UK's "sick note culture". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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The personal fortunes of the prime minister and the King have risen in the last 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty’s wealth surged from £529m last year to £651m this year. Meanwhile, King Charles’ wealth also grew, rising from £600m last year to £610m this year. This year’s list was again topped by Gopi Hinduja and his family, who control the Hinduja Group, and saw their wealth rise from £35bn to £37.2bn. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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