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Screenings for cervical cancer save at least 2,000 lives each year in the UK

NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening test kits that 'could save 5,000 lives per year'

The president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) said professionals are in distress

Stretched mental health services leaving psychiatrists ‘in emotional and ethical distress’

Kate Shemirani, conspiracy theorist, anti-vaxxer and former nurse

Daughter of notorious conspiracy theorist died of cancer after 'falling for mother's theories', her brothers say

Mounjaro injection pen

Mass rollout of weight-loss jabs begins on NHS

Scientist working in lab

Government to invest millions into DNA technology in bid to treat serious illness

Someone using a set of weighing scales.

Weight loss pill helps patients lose 'significant amounts' in promising trial

A study compiled data from over 70,000 breast cancer survivors.

Breast cancer survivors have lower risk of fatal disease, experts say

NHS waiting lists for ADHD diagnosis and support have led to a "significant growth in the use of private providers that are not regulated", a taskforce has said.

‘Unacceptably long’ waiting lists for ADHD treatment leading many to turn to ‘unregulated’ private providers

Consumer watchdog Which? has tested four sunscreens and two failed tests

Sunscreens ranked: Consumer watchdog reveals the best value and the 'ineffective' cream which fails safety test

Nurse preparing blood sample from a young girl

Warning of cervical cancer risk in young women due to low vaccine uptake - as rates 65% higher in deprived areas

Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities fast-track drug reuse to cut treatment delays

The technology is hoped to potentially improve treatment and quality of life for patients, by investigating a new way to scan glioblastoma brain tumour.

'Pioneering' new brain tumour scanner trialled in world-first

Heavy rush hour traffic on M25 motorway in Surrey

UK air pollution 'killing 500 people a week' - and shortens life by nearly two years, doctors say

Steam and exhaust rise from different companies on a cold winter day.

UN scientists warn it is ‘crunch time’ to avoid further global warming as climate policies ‘moving in wrong direction’

Patient receiving chemotherapy at the hospital

NHS launches new drive to find more people with deadly pancreatic cancer

NHS 999 staff are quitting and suffering burnout caused by the "relentless pressure" of calls, according to new research.

NHS 999 staff quitting and suffering burnout due to ‘relentless pressure’ of calls, research finds

Using a mobile phone to use TikTok video sharing site

Warning issued over people posting medical procedures on TikTok or Instagram 'for likes'

Falmouth youth fights for Transgender rights as Section 35 enacted repealing a Scottish Bill that would benefit the transgender community

Nearly 10,000 gender certificates granted as Gen Z applications soar

A third of children’s sunglasses bought from online marketplaces including Amazon, AliExpress, Ebay and Temu do not provide the required protection and are unsafe, according to a Which? investigation.

Third of sunglasses sold online pose risk to children’s eyesight, Which? says

Mature patient receiving botox treatment at hospital

Probe launched into counterfeit Botox after spate of adverse reactions

Lord Victor Adebowale, chair of the NHS Confederation, who has slammed racial inequalities in the health service.

‘Black service, not NHS service’: Health leader condemns racial inequalities that failed mother

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, visit to the University College London Hospital (UCLH).

NHS to slash waiting lists by sending patients straight to GPs for treatment

Health officials have warned anyone suffering symptoms to call 111

Warning issued after 14 people have ‘adverse reaction’ to cosmetic jabs including eye drooping and double vision

Cropped hand of laboratory technician holding blood sample for medical testing

World-first 'Trojan horse' blood cancer drug given green light for NHS

The NHS waiting list has come down to its lowest level for two years

NHS waiting list for planned treatment falls to lowest level in two years

Elderly women watching TV in outpatient clinic waiting room in NHS hospital. UK

NHS should ‘tear up the outpatient model’, health service chief executive says

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, “Misfits” Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

'Don't eat them': Brits told to avoid popular American sweets linked to cancer amid 'toxicological concern'

Shopper walking through the aisle of a supermarket.

Deadly disease outbreak linked to 'contaminated' UK supermarket item

An elderly old age pensioner sits with his hands on a walking stick in a care home.

Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’

Bowel cancer patient Kelly Buckle, 40, is operated on during a state-of-the-art robot assisted surgery performed by the NHS at Solihull Surgical Hub in Solihull Hospital, West Midlands.

Robotic surgery set to soar in NHS as 90% of all keyhole surgeries to be assisted by robots in decade

from next month, women aged 25 to 49 in England who are negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will receive screening invites every five years.

Cervical screening invites to be sent out every five years for some women in new NHS changes

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The needs of deaf patients are being "repeatedly ignored".

'I was treated like I didn't matter': Deaf patients left without 'basic accessibility' in NHS and unable to communicate with doctors
Doctor holds an injection needle after having given a vaccination

Record number of travel-linked typhoid cases as experts urge travellers to 'remain alert'

Lynch syndrome is a rare condition which runs in families which puts people at a higher risk of developing cancers of the bowel, womb and ovaries.

'Too many women are being missed': Cancer risk warning as families left in the dark over genetic testing gaps

Women who experience domestic violence are at higher risk of traumatic brain injury and mental health conditions almost 30 years after escaping their abusers, a study suggests.

Women who experience domestic violence 'at higher risk of brain injury almost 30 years after escaping abusers'

The NHS needs one million regular blood donors to maintain its blood supply, officials have said. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said more must be done to avoid a "red alert", which means that blood supply is so low there is a threat to public safety

One million blood donors needed as stocks run dangerously low in the wake of NHS cyber attack

A teenager having a measles vaccination.

Child vaccinations for deadly diseases plunge to lowest levels in over a decade as measles cases surge

NHS app on smartphone coronavirus COVID-19 link and symptoms check.

Millions more patients to receive screening invites and appointment reminders on NHS app

The strain, dubbed Nimbus, descends from the already destructive Omicron variant and has made it's way on to Britain's shores after sparking a rise in cases in China, Singapore and Hong Kong

'Nimbus' Covid variant hits UK: Scientists warn of possible summer infection wave

Sepsis patients in intensive care may benefit from statin therapy. Nurse pictured in intensive care unit

Statins can reduce sepsis deaths, study suggests

Ambulance vehicles outside the London Ambulance Service headquarters in Waterloo.

Labour promises to slash A&E waiting times and end 'corridor care' with £450m NHS investment in England

"Nobody wants this for their child and it's not something you want to experience when away on holiday."

Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe

Women are less likely to get care for potentially fatal heart condition, study finds

Women less likely to get care for potentially fatal heart condition, study reveals

Women taking weight-loss jabs are being warned they must use effective contraception as some women report surprise ‘Ozempic babies’.

Weight-loss jab warning issued to pregnant women over contraception fears

Cancer patients are facing "dangerous" delays to their care because of staff shortages across the UK, according to a report.

Cancer patients face ‘dangerous’ delays to care as UK deals with 'ticking time bomb' because of staff shortages in UK

Low calorie diets could lead to depression, study finds

Revealed: What a low-calorie diet can do to your mental health

Dogd could prevent eczema in young children.

Study reveals which pet could prevent eczema in at-risk children

An elderly lady walks with a zimmer frame to her chair

AI foot scanner can spot heart failure weeks before hospital admission, study finds

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Donald Trump and Iranian state television say a ceasefire in the war between Iran and Israel is now in place

Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire and vows to 'respond forcefully'

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Sir Mark Rowley addressed Met Police criticism on Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.

Met chief brands Palestine Action an ‘organised criminal extremist group’ as he defends 'two-tier policing' claims

Seattle Sounders FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC.

PSG ease through to last 16 but Atletico Madrid bow out of Club World Cup

Confidence in the general economy over the coming year rose five points, driving the improvement.

Consumer confidence up in June amid ‘dark shadow’ of inflation and war in Middle East

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Family of Scottish man found dead in Portugal have their 'faith in humanity restored' as balloons released at emotional vigil
Artist's impression of the new national biosecurity centre at Weybridge, Surrey

New centre to tackle 'risk of future pandemics' gets billion-pound investment

Zelensky visits 10 Downing Street for talks with Keir Starmer on Monday

Zelensky warns Putin could launch an attack on NATO 'within five years'

Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise attend the European Premiere of F1 The Movie at Cineworld, Leicester Square, London

'Interview with the Vampire' co-stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise make 'surprise' public reunion after 24 years

The first Brits are arriving in the UK after being evacuated from Israel.

First Brits rescued from Israel touch down at Heathrow Airport as more to arrive in coming days

Jobs will be created at warehouses in locations including Hull and Northampton

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Iran has launched an attack on a US military base.

Trump announces ceasefire is 'now in effect' between Israel and Iran urging sides 'please do not violate it'

A Qatar Airways flight from Manchester was forced to divert earlier this evening

UK flight bound for Doha forced to turn back after Iran launches missiles at US air base in Qatar

Sir Keir Starmer will fly to the Hague today for crunch meetings against a backdrop of global volatility in the Middle East and Ukraine.

UK and NATO allies to include 'money spent on tackling small boats' to boost defence spending in bid to appease Trump

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Thousands raised after family die in motorway crash - daughter, 8, is only survivor

Emma Raducanu during a practice session during Eastbourne Open, where she is currently competing

Raducanu says Wimbledon 'did amazing job' after stalker tried to buy match tickets

Large fire engulfs the abandoned Hotspur Press mill building near Oxford Road in Central Manchester. Credit Milo Chandler/Alamy Live News

Major fire in Manchester city centre causes serious disruption

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Notorious criminal John 'Goldfinger' Palmer was murdered at his home in Brentwood in Essex in 2015. His killer has never been found

Who killed John 'Goldfinger' Palmer? Police make fresh appeal 10 years after his death

An RAF flight has left Israel carrying 63 UK nationals and their dependents, as the UK government begins evacuating British citizens from the country amid ongoing attacks between Iran and Israel.

First RAF flight evacuates 63 Britons from Israel as Lammy confirms one UK national injured in Iran missile attacks
Moment Israel blows up the front gate of Iran's notorious Evin prison

Israel blow's gates of Iran's notorious Evin Prison where many political prisoners are held
The DLR could be heading further south east of the Thames - not just the River Lea

Every railway line extension in London: Sadiq Khan's Thamesmead DLR ambition gets to next stage
Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command unit work at the site struck by an Iranian missile strike that killed several people, in Beersheba, Israel, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

LIVE: Iran denies firing missiles at Israel hours after ceasefire

British Airways had stopped some flights to the Middle East over the weekend

UK flights restored to Dubai and Qatar

NATO says alliance's new defence investment plan will be 5% of GDP to ensure security and defence.

NATO to hike defence spending to 5% of GDP in major security push as chief warns Iran on developing nuclear weapon
Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has announced his diagnosis with stage four prostate cancer.

Veteran news presenter Dermot Murnaghan diagnosed with ‘advanced’ stage 4 prostate cancer

Dozens of bodies have been recovered from the Balearic Islands, including Majorca, this year.

Holiday horror as five bodies with shackled hands and feet wash up on beach at tourist hotspot
Police speak to a person taking part in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square in London in support of Palestine Action.

Palestine Action clashes with police after government 'bans' them under anti-terror laws

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Crowded Piccadilly Line train at station on London Underground

Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

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Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

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An artists impression of the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial in St James' Park in London

Gherkin architect Lord Foster wins bid to design national memorial to late Queen

King Charles III holds an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

King Charles meets President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during UK visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrated Prince William's birthday by posting a never-before-seen photo of the Prince of Wales on X.

King Charles marks Prince William's 43rd birthday with unseen portrait

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The last minute rescue of British Steel is not a win. It demonstrates how uncompetitive our nation has become
Cedric Neal, Desmonda Cathabel, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Femi Akinfolarin and Laura Delany, in the Hadestown.

Hadestown: A wonderful West End spectacle with memorable music

President Zelenskyy

Defiant and unrepentant: My meeting with Zelenskyy, writes Andrew Marr

The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades.

The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades

Kanye West recently went on an "antisemitic rampage" on X.

There can be no debate about Kanye West - he clearly hates Jewish people and should be challenged on it
My apprenticeship took me from school leaver to radio producer at 19 - here’s why it’s a path worth exploring

My apprenticeship took me from school leaver to radio producer at 19 - here’s why it’s a path worth exploring
David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

China is targeting critics on British soil - so why is David Lammy rolling out the red carpet?
Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?

Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?
Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer.

Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

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