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UK Faces £164M ADHD Overspend Amid Security and Regulation Concerns

1/13/2026

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NHS overspends £164 million annually on ADHD services, with costs expected to double due to unregulated private assessments.
The Daily Telegraph reported plans for a controversial Chinese embassy in London, raising security concerns.
The Financial Times says former US Federal Reserve chiefs oppose a DOJ probe of Jay Powell.
The UK government is considering a social media ban for under-16s.
UK special forces may target illegal Russian oil tankers.

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NHS overspends £164 million annually on ADHD services, with costs expected to double due to unregulated private assessments.
The Daily Telegraph reported plans for a controversial Chinese embassy in London, raising security concerns.
The Financial Times says former US Federal Reserve chiefs oppose a DOJ probe of Jay Powell.
The UK government is considering a social media ban for under-16s.
UK special forces may target illegal Russian oil tankers.