BBC chief reveals plan for two-tier licence fee with choice between ‘basics’ package or ‘premium’

A two-tier licence fee that allows viewers to chose to upgrade to ‘premium’ television could be introduced as part of plans by new BBC boss Tim Davie, reports suggest. Hit shows such as Bodyguard, Normal People and Strictly Come Dancing could be among the series to be moved onto the premium rate. Meanwhile, staple BBC … Read more

NHS plans two-tier GP service using ‘hot and cold’ hubs

NHS plans two-tier GP service amid crisis: How ‘hot hubs’ will be used for patients with coronavirus symptoms while ‘cold hubs’ will treat the rest Clinical Commissioning Group in Sussex among those setting out precautions  It has ordered each local primary care network to set up both ‘hot and cold hubs’ This will allow patients both … Read more