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world5 days ago•3 min saved

Divergent rules risk forging a two-tier global shipping system

Eighteen countries’ maritime authorities warn that diverging rules and sanctions-evasion networks are creating parallel shipping, or a “shadow fleet,” fragmenting markets and driving up costs. With over 80% of global trade moved by sea and Hormuz-related bottlenecks intensifying, the Consultative Shipping Group urges stronger enforcement of universal standards and closer international cooperation to preserve a transparent, safe, and open, rules-based global shipping system.

via CNBC|

#global-shipping #international-cooperation #sanctions-evasion

health6 months ago•11 min saved

NHS delays push patients toward private care, watchdog finds

Healthwatch England warns of a rising two‑tier system as patients increasingly pay for private tests, scans and even treatment to bypass NHS waits. A survey shows 16% used private care in the past year (up from 9%), with wealthier people more likely to pay; many privately funded results then feed back into NHS care, adding to GP workloads. Private providers offer quicker access (some tests in under 48 hours) compared with NHS targets of about 18 weeks for treatment, and about 950,000 private procedures were carried out last year. The watchdog and medical groups urge urgent action to cut waiting times and curb the private‑sector shift, while the government says it is investing and gradually reducing delays.

via BBC|

#health #health-policy #healthwatch-england