GP waiting times surge under Labour, analysis shows
New figures reveal 1.7 million patients waited over a month for a GP appointment in November. The Liberal Democrats condemn the 'damning failure'. Read the full analysis.
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Scotland Proposes Raising Marriage Age to 18
SNP ministers propose raising Scotland's marriage age to 18, aligning with England and Wales to enhance child protection. Read the full consultation details.
GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
Cancer symptom may appear on pillows in the morning
Health experts warn that severe night sweats soaking your bedding could be a sign of cancer. Learn the key symptoms and when to see a GP. Don't ignore this warning.
GP waiting times soar with 300k more facing month delays
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp rise in patients waiting over a month for a GP appointment since Labour took office. Read the full analysis and the political fallout.
NHS Venlafaxine Warning: Side Effects Needing Urgent Call
The NHS urges those on antidepressant venlafaxine to watch for serious side effects like yellow skin, irregular heartbeat, and suicidal thoughts. Know when to call 111 or your GP.
GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Mass GP Practice Closures Warning Within Five Years
A leading medical accountant warns of mass GP surgery closures within five years unless funding and business models are urgently overhauled. Discover the crisis facing primary care.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Doctor suspended after drink-driving crash at school
A Leeds GP has been suspended for six months after admitting she 'could have killed someone' by driving drunk and crashing outside a school. Read the full tribunal details.
Small daily tea change can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP
An NHS GP explains how a tiny tweak to your daily tea habit, alongside other sustainable lifestyle swaps, can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve long-term health.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
NHS Christmas Back Pain Guidance as GP Surgeries Close
The NHS has issued crucial advice for managing back pain over the festive period when GP access is limited. Learn the warning signs and when to seek urgent help.
GP Online Booking Hailed as 'Streets Ahead' of Old System
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Artists Win Boost in UK AI Copyright Battle
A government consultation reveals overwhelming support for protecting artists' copyright from AI mining. Dua Lipa and Elton John back the campaign. Read the latest.
SNP ditches £500k 50mph speed limit plan
Scottish ministers abandon proposal to lower single carriageway speed limits to 50mph after spending over £500,000. Public consultation showed overwhelming opposition to the move.
Facial recognition risks creating 'no-go zones' for minorities
New Home Office research reveals ethnic minority groups are more likely to avoid areas with live facial recognition cameras, raising major civil liberties and bias concerns. Read the full report.
Facial Recognition Laws: Public Views Sought in Consultation
The UK government launches a 10-week consultation on regulating police facial recognition technology. Have your say on privacy safeguards and new laws.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Councils Rename Streets Linked to Prince Andrew
UK councils are undertaking complex administrative processes to rename streets honouring Prince Andrew, as residents report embarrassment. Discover the challenges and costs involved.
Millions of UK men risk health with dangerous ED cures
With 4.3 million UK men affected by erectile dysfunction, a reluctance to speak to GPs is fuelling a dangerous trend of unproven home remedies. Experts warn against risks and urge professional consultation.
Business Secretary Seeks Input on Workers' Rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle urges companies to engage with Labour's employment rights reforms, pledging no 'zero-sum' outcome for business. Read the latest from the CBI conference.
Kyle pledges business consultation on workers' rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Kyle pledges business talks on workers' rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Medical ChatGPT Use Doubles Among Under-35s in UK
Nearly 10% of Britons consult AI for health advice, with under-35s twice as likely. Discover expert safety tips for using ChatGPT in healthcare while avoiding dangerous misinformation.
Wimbledon Debentures Exempt From Ticket Resale Ban
The UK government will exempt Wimbledon's debenture programme from its crackdown on ticket touting. Discover how this preserves a key funding model for the Championships.
North Korea fires missile amid US-South Korea tension
Pyongyang launches suspected short-range ballistic missile in latest provocation, just hours after condemning US-South Korea nuclear consultations as 'dangerous'.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
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