The Impact of the Autumn Statement amongst a difficult backdrop

The Autumn Statement – and various organisations’ and individuals’ responses – continues to dominate headlines across the board. Though the announcements could have been worse for most, there is still concern among many about the challenges they will face in the near future as a result. We have included some of the reactions in healthcare and renewable energy below, as well as other news that may be relevant to you.

Dental/Healthcare

WHO: Mouth diseases hit nearly half of global population

More NHS dentists could be forced to close after major cyber attack leaves some nearing financial ruin

Looking ahead to FDI World Dental Congress 2023

Dentist concerned after spotting Matt Hancock’s ‘repulsive’ habit on I’m A Celeb

Dentist behind TikTok ‘mewing’ craze that claims to change shape of jawline without surgery tried to realign young children’s teeth with a treatment which ‘carried a risk of harm’, misconduct tribunal hears

Oral health and nutrition: Do your patients understand the connection?

Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton on course for £3m business turnover, with Lord Sugar set for Botox ‘promise’

Can Dermal Fillers Get Rid of Acne Scars?

Renewable Energy

Neste to acquire used cooking oil business from Crimson Renewable Energy

Industry slams green profits grab

“Windfall tax on low carbon power risks deterring investment”

Hydrogen Based E-fuels to Accelerate Global Transition to Clean Energy, Says Globaldata

De facto ban on solar farms in England to continue, Coffey signals

Scotland’s renewable energy scandal: Replacement of wind farm workers with cheap overseas labour is worse than P&O – Kenny MacAskill

RES holds successful Hill of Fare wind farm consultation

Irish government finalises terms and conditions for offshore wind auctions

World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm: Vattenfall Hits Halfway Mark with HKZ Turbine Installation

Seagreen offshore wind delays hit SSE Renewables profits but pipeline tops 10GW