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Dec 19, 01:10

UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times

The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.

UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times

The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.

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How does the government plan to address the issue of third-party websites and businesses profiting from reselling driving test slots?

The plan also includes extending the cancellation window to 10 days and consulting on extending the time before learners can re-book after failure. This addresses concerns about late cancellations and learners taking tests prematurely to avoid lengthy waits. The record number of 1.9 million driving tests taken in the past year highlights the scale of the problem.

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Nov 21, 16:04

Record Hospital Waiting Times in Wales

Hospital waiting times in Wales hit a record high, despite additional funding being allocated to tackle the issue. The situation is significantly worse than in England.

Record Hospital Waiting Times in Wales

Hospital waiting times in Wales hit a record high, despite additional funding being allocated to tackle the issue. The situation is significantly worse than in England.

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What are the current challenges facing the Welsh healthcare system regarding patient waiting times?

Hospital waiting times in Wales have reached a record high of over 801,300 patient pathways, marking the eighth consecutive month of increase. Despite a decrease in the longest waits (one and two years or more), other areas such as A&E waiting times and cancer treatment targets worsened.

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