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More or Less: Behind the Stats
Life expectancy, inheritance tax and the NHS vs winter
Jan 17, 2024
Paul Lewis, economist and financial journalist, discusses the low percentage of people who pay inheritance tax. The podcast also explores the impact of COVID-19 and flu on the NHS, analyzes the decline in UK life expectancy, and investigates the feral cat population in Australia.
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- The NHS is facing challenges during the winter season, with COVID-19 and flu infections causing increased pressure on hospitals, although COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are starting to decline.
- Only a small percentage of people, approximately 5%, are liable to pay inheritance tax in the UK, with various factors such as leaving assets to a spouse or having special allowances for houses, exempting many from this tax.
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NHS Pressures and COVID-19
The podcast discusses the pressures faced by the NHS, particularly during the winter season, in dealing with COVID-19 and other challenges. The latest data indicates that COVID-19 infections have peaked and hospitalizations are also showing signs of decline. However, the number of patients waiting long periods in accident and emergency departments is still a concern. Ambulance response times and the time taken to answer 999 calls have improved compared to last year, but they are still outside the target response times.
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