As junior doctors in England enter a critical phase of industrial action, analysis of past NHS pay disputes suggests this conflict may be protracted. Discover the historical parallels and what it means for the health service.
A resident doctor explains why NHS medics are walking out despite a severe winter flu crisis, detailing burnout, pay disputes, and a battle for public support. Read her powerful first-hand account.
Resident doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a government offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the timing 'irresponsible' as flu hospitalisations soar. Read the full details.
Florida's first sanctioned black bear hunt since 2015 has begun, issuing 172 permits. Activists secured dozens to save bears. Get the full story on the contentious wildlife management decision.
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.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from 17-22 December in an ongoing dispute over pay and job security. The BMA warns the government must act to prevent further industrial action.
Resident doctors in England will walk out from 17-22 December after accusing the government of failing to make progress on pay and jobs. The strike threatens major NHS disruption.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from December 17-22 in an ongoing pay dispute, the BMA has announced. Follow for the latest on NHS strikes.
English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.
A Florida judge has approved the state's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade, putting 172 bears at risk. Learn about the controversial decision and its implications for wildlife conservation.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly eased alcohol purchasing restrictions for premium visa holders and diplomats, marking a significant shift in the conservative kingdom's social policies. Discover the latest developments.
Disneyland announces a massive 50% price cut on three-day park hopper tickets, but the deal is exclusively for California residents. Sale starts 3rd December.
NHS chief reveals resident doctors' strike has lowest turnout in 13 walkouts. Service operates at 95% capacity amid ongoing pay dispute. Read the latest on the industrial action.
Support for resident doctor strikes appears to be falling as more medics report for duty during the latest five-day walkout, say NHS leaders. Read the latest on this developing story.
A leaked Savanta poll reveals only 33% of England's junior doctors support the ongoing 5-day strike. Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns BMA's 'recklessness' as the walkout disrupts NHS services.
Britain's Labour government seeks to emulate Denmark's controversial asylum policies, which have slashed refugee numbers but drawn international criticism. Discover the human impact.
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, with health leaders warning of potential NHS staff and service cuts. Discover the full impact.
NHS leaders issue public guidance as resident doctors begin a five-day strike across England. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise. Emergency services remain available.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses BMA of 'cartel-like behaviour' as resident doctors begin five-day strike. He claims union opposes higher taxes but wants others to pay for doctor pay rises.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns doctors' strikes will cost the NHS £240 million, accusing the BMA of 'cartel-like behaviour'. He urges medics to call off the action.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting makes a final appeal to resident doctors to cancel their five-day strike over pay, while the NHS prepares for major service disruptions. Read the latest on this critical standoff.
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
The UK government is expanding its revolutionary digital parking system across England, replacing paper permits with smartphone-friendly solutions that could end parking nightmares for millions of drivers.
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.
England's NHS faces renewed disruption as resident doctors confirm November strike action in ongoing pay dispute with government, threatening further strain on healthcare services.
Residents of exclusive North London enclave Highgate declare war on disruptive tourists as their peaceful neighbourhood becomes overwhelmed by visitors seeking famous cemetery and celebrity homes.
Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.
Exclusive investigation reveals how bureaucratic gridlock is preventing Malibu residents from rebuilding after devastating wildfires, with only four reconstruction permits approved amid hundreds of destroyed properties.
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
Labour-run Merton Council introduces controversial parking permit price hikes targeting SUV owners, with fees potentially tripling for heavier vehicles in new environmental policy.