International nurse recruitment to UK crashes by 50%
A dramatic 50% fall in international nurses coming to the UK is sounding alarm bells for the NHS. Experts warn visa crackdowns will deepen staff shortages and threaten patient safety.
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Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%
New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
NHS Midwife Warns of Tragic Loss of Autonomous Midwifery
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, respectful midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births. Read her powerful plea.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage
Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.
Medical Experts Warn Against Dangerous Free Birth Trend
Leading healthcare professionals condemn the rising 'free birth' movement, warning that social media misinformation puts mothers and babies at serious risk. Learn the facts.
Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
Trump administration declassifies nursing as 'professional'
Trump signs bill excluding nursing from 'professional degree' status, slashing student loan access. Critics warn this threatens patient care and exacerbates NHS staff shortages. Read the full analysis.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks funding crisis
Nursing organisations warn that excluding nursing as a 'professional degree' under Trump's new bill threatens patient care by limiting student funding. Learn how this impacts the NHS.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New government immigration proposals could trigger an exodus of up to 50,000 nurses from the NHS, deepening the healthcare workforce crisis and threatening patient safety.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick
A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.
Coroner's home birth warning after tragic deaths
A coroner warns more pregnant women could die without national home birth guidance after a mother and her newborn died following a home delivery in Manchester.
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.
Bosnia nursing home fire: Multiple deaths in devastating blaze
A horrific fire has torn through a Bosnian nursing home, claiming multiple elderly lives as emergency services battle the inferno in Gornja Vrućica.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Nurse struck off for selling sex videos in uniform
A Manchester NHS nurse has been removed from the nursing register after admitting to selling explicit content online while wearing her uniform, sparking serious professional misconduct hearings.
Trump endorses in NYC mayor race amid Cuomo scandals
Former President Donald Trump makes surprise intervention in New York City politics while Governor Andrew Cuomo battles dual crises of nursing home scandal and sexual harassment allegations.
Nurse struck off for slapping resident and biting colleague
A Manchester care home nurse has been removed from the profession after a shocking incident where she assaulted a vulnerable resident and attacked a colleague who tried to intervene.
Kentucky trooper saves nurses from hospital gunman
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the moment a quick-thinking Kentucky state trooper neutralised a gunman who opened fire in a hospital, saving multiple nurses from certain harm.
Sydney aged care manager accused of drugging residents
A Sydney aged care facility manager faces serious charges after allegedly administering sedatives to elderly residents without medical authorisation, raising concerns about vulnerable care standards.
Trump Jr clashes with NYC politician over Cuomo's COVID legacy
Donald Trump Jr launches scathing attack on New York politics during fiery exchange with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 response and nursing home scandal.
Woman's uncle declared dead then found alive in care home
An Arizona woman received devastating news that her uncle had passed away in his retirement home, only to discover he was alive and well days later in a bizarre case of mistaken identity.
NHS orders mandatory transgender training for nurses
A Yorkshire NHS trust mandates compulsory transgender education for nursing staff following allegations of misgendering, sparking debate about workplace equality and medical professionalism.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
County Durham nurse struck off for patient safety failures
A Durham nurse has been removed from the nursing register following multiple serious incidents including medication errors and failing to monitor vulnerable patients at University Hospital of North Durham.
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