%22 d=%22M44,140.1h42.8V272H54.9c0-0.1,0-103.8,0-103.8H44V140.1z M44,1c28.4,0,42.6,16.2,42.6,42.2v66.1H54.9V43.8 c0-7.2-3.1-11.7-10.6-11.7c-7,0-10.6,4.2-10.6,11.7c0,0,0,228.1,0,228.2H0.2c0-0.5,0-228.8,0-228.8C0.1,16.8,14.8,1,44,1L44,1z%22/><style>path { fill: %23262626 } @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { path { fill: %23EEEFE9 } }</style></svg>)
Newspaper headlines: 'Horror on the street' and 'Fears grow over shortages'
The Daily Telegraph, external reports that the NHS is to "ration" hospital referrals as part of efforts by the government to cut waiting lists. GPs have apparently been ordered to consult on at least a quarter of their referrals rather than sending people to hospital. According to the Times, external, just ten doctors have prescribed more than half of all cannabis drugs since they were legalised for medical use in the UK in 2019. The i Paper, external reports that talks between the UK and the EU over a visa mobility scheme for the under-30s have reached a "deadlock". The Financial Times, external says the EU has offered an "emergency brake" to control any surge in numbers.
Source: The Times March 30, 2026 17:50 UTC
