Royal Mail warns 47 postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
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Christmas 2025 travel chaos: Delays and disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Expert tips to survive worsening UK flight delays
Flight delays are worsening across the UK. Discover travel expert Peter Greenberg's essential tips for making long airport waits bearable, from portable chargers to a change of clothes.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet its recovery plan targets, with millions still facing long waits for scans and treatment. Discover the full story.
Elderly face eviction as Lancashire care homes face axe
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
476 Scottish Care Homes Close, Families Face 100-Mile Trips
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Patients Face Dangerous Delays
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients face devastating delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some waiting months for vital care as services struggle under immense pressure.
UPS Plane Crash Causes Major UK Shipping Delays
A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.
Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Winter Snake Plant Care: 7 Essential Tips
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
US Shutdown Threat: Airport Delays and Staffing Crisis
Exclusive: Former TSA chief Sean Duffy warns of catastrophic airport delays and security staffing shortages as US government shutdown deadline approaches, potentially stranding thousands of travellers.
US Government Shutdown Triggers Major Airport Delays
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay, creating travel chaos across major airports.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
JFK Emergency: JetBlue flight landing gear failure grounds airport
Dramatic scenes unfolded at New York's JFK Airport as a JetBlue Airbus A320 declared emergency after landing gear malfunction, triggering complete ground stop and major delays.
US Hospital Crisis: Patients Treated in Corridors
Exclusive investigation reveals American hospitals at breaking point with patients receiving critical care in hallways and temporary spaces due to severe overcrowding.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027
Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.
Veteran dies in scalding care home shower - family sues
The family of a 73-year-old US Army veteran is suing an Oklahoma care facility after he suffered fatal burns in a dangerously hot shower, alleging gross negligence and wrongful death.
Care home bosses jailed for £1.2m fraud against residents
Two care home directors from Surrey have been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding elderly and vulnerable residents of over £1.2 million in a shocking case of financial abuse.
US Flight Chaos Deepens Amid Government Shutdown
American air travel descends into chaos as government shutdown leaves critical aviation positions unfilled, causing massive delays and safety concerns for UK travellers.
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