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Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN chief executive said that "care that would have been seen prior to Covid as shocking has been normalised."

‘The system is broken’ - damning report reveals NHS patients 'dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours'

Ultra-processed foods can leave children with buck teeth, researchers found.

Experts warn ultra-processed foods may cause worrying change in children’s faces

Birthday cakes, sweets and other goods high in sugar, will be banned in Scottish nurseries from this summer.

SNP slammed for making Scotland a ‘joyless place’ as birthday cakes and sweets to be banned in nurseries

Rory Callium Sykes, 32, said ‘leave me’ before he died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the LA wildfires.

British-born disabled former child star ‘died needlessly’ in LA wildfires, mother says

The Whittington Hospital in north London has advertised for a corridor nurse amid huge pressures this winter.

NHS hospital posts job ads for 'corridor nurse' amid 'significant pressure in urgent and emergency care'

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No one should die in hospital when they don’t want or need to be there. The state of end of life care needs to change.

Drinking a glass of milk a day significantly reduces risk of bowel cancer.

A glass of milk a day cuts risk of bowel cancer, study reveals

Wes Streeting is "distressed and ashamed" after a number of hospitals have declared critical incidents

Health Secretary 'distressed and ashamed’ for patients as six hospitals declare critical incidents amid winter flu virus

Bianca Perea was diagnosed with the most advanced kind of bowel cancer in November 2021

Woman cancer-free after UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

Oat milk cartons are seen on display. Non-dairy milk alternatives could lead to a higher risk of depression, according to a recent study.

Plant-based milk drinkers could be at higher risk of depression, study finds

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered his first major speech of 2025 sat a hospital in Surrey

Starmer unveils plans to reform NHS as he pledges to slash waiting times

The NHS is set to offer millions of Brits faster diagnosis and treatment under plans to slash waiting times.

NHS to offer millions of Brits faster access to treatment in bid to 'significantly reduce waiting times'

Some NHS is reportedly giving priority care to vulnerable patients, including asylum seekers..

NHS giving asylum seekers priority care to 'address inequalities' as waiting lists pile up

The number of people in hospital in England is rising at a "very concerning rate" and is more than four times the level it was a month ago.

NHS Cornwall declares critical incident as flu cases quadruple and experts warn of 'dangerous' weekend ahead

Critical incident' declared at Surrey hospital as patients sent home over virus concerns

Critical incident' declared at Surrey hospital as patients sent home over virus concerns

Welsh Ambulance Service vehicles were left waiting outside hospitals for hours as demand surges.

Welsh ambulance chief asks NYE revellers to 'drink sensibly' as service declares 'critical incident'

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Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'

The baby died during 'hands-free' breastfeeding

Father and coroner issue warnings after baby dies in sling during ‘hands-free’ breastfeeding

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Single cigarette can 'shave 22 minutes off your life' government research reveals

File photo dated 28/11/06 of a dentist checking condition of a patient's teeth. Around one in eight parents claim they have been able to sign up their child to an NHS dentist

More than 5 million Brits living without dentist as NHS services dry up throughout England

A major flu warning has been issued as a 'quad-demic' of winter illnesses has seen Covid-era restrictions brought back to major UK hospitals.

Flu warning issued as 'quad-demic' surge sees Covid-era masks return to hospitals across Britain

The tool is currently being tested, and has already helped people who didn't know they had AF.

New AI tool detects deadly heart condition before people even have symptoms

Emergency doctors have issued a safety warning over gifting children water beads at Christmas

Emergency doctors issue 'safety flash' over gifting children water beads this Christmas

Families are being urged to be on the lookout for dementia symptoms as they see relatives at Christmas by NHS bosses, as the health service revealed a spike in diagnoses of the conditions.

Christmas dementia alarm issued by NHS after spike in diagnoses across 2024

Three hospitals have urged patients to avoid A&E unless absolutely necessary as services are hit by high demand.

Hospitals urge public to avoid A&E unless urgent as services hit by 'exceptionally high demand'

This photo shows an aerial view of the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, about 70 kilometers west of capital city Suva, on December 16, 2024. Fiji doctors have decided to discharge five of the seven patients

Fiji resort denies replacing drink ingredients as seven hospitalised in suspected mass poisoning

Fiji's Coral Coast, where six tourists have fallen ill due to suspected alcohol poisoning

Seven tourists treated for suspected 'alcohol poisoning' in Fiji

Scientists claim there's an 'unprecedented risk' to life caused by 'mirror life' research

Creating 'mirror bacteria' could cause 'unprecedented risk' and wipe out life on earth, scientists warn

Tradespeople in the UK are sieged by mental illnesses, according to new study

Construction workers 'four times more likely' to take their own life as 7,000 deaths linked to mental illness

Doctors have warned against the dangers of excessive consumption of seed oils

Doctors warn against dangers of cooking oil amid links to colon cancer increases

Young woman asleep in bed.

New app-controlled nerve stimulator offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea across UK

Child drinking milkshake with a straw

Children set up for 'shorter and unhealthier' lives due to junk food advertising and healthy 'food deserts'

A new AI-powered blood test is the first to detect signs of breast cancer in its earliest stages

AI-powered blood test first to spot earliest signs of breast cancer

'Our wombs are owned by Westminister': Myleene Klass hits out at government for neglecting women going through baby loss

'Our wombs are owned by Westminster': Myleene Klass hits out at government for neglecting women experiencing baby loss

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Millions of obese people to be refused 'King Kong of weight loss drugs' on NHS as they face 12-year wait for rollout

Ads for porridge to banned under new rules

Porridge and crumpets branded 'junk food' under new UK ad ban

Two patients were able to walk short distances and even climb stairs thanks to deep brain stimulation

Paralysed patients able to walk again after undergoing world first brain surgery

Matt Hancock was booed as he arrived to testify at the Covid-19 inquiry

Matt Hancock booed as he arrives to give evidence at Covid inquiry

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Kim Leadbeater has been speaking to LBC's Lewis Goodall.

Kim Leadbeater calls for MPs to 'step back' as Labour divisions deepen over assisted dying bill

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Baby at centre of legal battle over long-term care dies at Great Ormond Street after judge rules treatment should stop

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Pharmacies could close on evenings and weekends as owners protest over funding

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Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson breaks silence following emergency surgery after septic shock

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders staff to look into costs of introducing assisted dying

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Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson suffers septic shock after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

The teenage girl was crashed into by a paraglider in Turkey

More than £20k raised for British teen left fighting for life in Turkey after paraglider crashed into her

The teenage girl was crashed into by a paraglider in Turkey

'I thought she was dead': British teen left fighting for life in Turkey after paraglider crashes into her on family holiday
Mpox only spreads between people who are in close proximity to each other.

Another case of new more infectious mpox strain detected in UK, bringing total to four

Two more cases of a new strain of mpox have been detected in the UK, officials say

Two more cases of new mpox strain detected in UK

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Four die in attack on Ukraine’s capital while drones hit Russia

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Courts allow some January 6 protesters to attend Trump inauguration

Police officers collect evidence following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Russia kills at least four people in barrage of strikes on central Kyiv, as Ukraine shoots down dozens of drones

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Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel to begin on Sunday morning

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Donald Trump heading to Washington ahead of Monday’s inauguration

US Inauguration Protests

‘People’s March’ seeks to broaden opposition as Trump prepares to take power

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Number of millionaires fleeing UK 'spikes after Starmer comes to power' amid fears over Labour tax plans

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Navajo Nation firefighters help tackle California blaze damage

Israel's government has approved a deal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza - pausing the 15-month war with Hamas

British hostage 'to be among 33 captives freed' in first stage of Gaza deal as time set for ceasefire start on Sunday

Immigration

Court rejects Obama-era policy on illegal immigrant children

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Meghan's staff 'needed therapy and extended breaks' after working with her, with workers 'thrown to the wolves'

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TikTok warns it will ‘go dark’ without clarity over court ruling

A picture of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is seen on a vehicle during a rally to oppose his impeachment outside of a detention centre in Uiwang, South Korea on Friday

South Korea’s detained president to appear in court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, centre, convened his security cabinet to vote on a ceasefire deal after confirming an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet backs deal for Gaza ceasefire and release of dozens of hostages

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£20,000 reward offered to identify parents of three siblings abandoned as babies across London

Israel's government has approved a deal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza - pausing the 15-month war with Hamas

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - which will take effect on Sunday

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People protest in front of the state-run TV headquarters

Tens of thousands protest outside Serbian TV HQ after student badly injured

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Busta Rhymes arrested and charged with assault after 'punching man in the face numerous times'
Former president Evo Morales

Bolivian judge orders arrest of ex-president Evo Morales in sex abuse case

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US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

Judge Tanya Chutkan

Judge warns Capitol riot could ‘happen again’ as Trump supporter jailed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visits Poland

Starmer unveils UK-Poland security and defence treaty as PM vows 'unbreakable commitment' to NATO and Ukraine
The best pub of the year has been revealed

Best pub in Britain revealed - did your local make the list?

Former Scotland and Manchester United striker Denis Law has died aged 84,

Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law dies aged 84

Workers continue with the finishing touches on the presidential reviewing stand

Trump to take oath inside due to freezing temperatures

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Government is 'moving the goalposts' with inheritance tax, claims farmer ready to scrap energy efficiency plans

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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

Big Freeze

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

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Man who crashed car into Buckingham Palace gates admits causing £24,000 damage

Britain's Princess Kate, center, visits The Royal Marsden Hospital, London

'It's a relief to now be in remission': Princess of Wales opens up about cancer treatment in surprise hospital visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Anthony Blunt

Queen Elizabeth was 'kept in the dark for a decade' about Soviet spy who infiltrated her household, MI5 files reveal

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Rushing through the Chagos deal would be an unnecessary mistake

Rushing through the Chagos deal would be an unnecessary mistake

Critical incidents declared in hospitals

Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents: Is your hospital one of those affected?
Anti-Jewish racism is 'out of control', according to the Anti-Semitism Policy Trust

Anti-Jewish racism is out of control on the internet's 'anti-Semitism superhighways' - ministers must take action
The Oxford Street M&S demolition is a shame, but the debate has been worthwhile, writes Catherine Croft of the Twentieth Century Society

Oxford Street M&S demolition decision is a shame - but the public debate has been very welcome
Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ hits the right notes on energy and infrastructure.

Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ hits the right notes on energy and infrastructure—As long as he sticks to it
Cat Eccles MP is backing Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill

Why the Assisted Dying Bill is a vital step for the terminally ill

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short.

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short

As the non-dom tax regime ends, 'The Labour government does need to be wary of alienating non-doms and high net worth individuals from living and working in the UK'.

Labour need to be wary of alienating non-doms and the rich - they could flee UK after Budget
Lily Ebert died aged 100 last week

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert never lost her kindness, despite the horror she witnessed

Johnny Jenkins says we have a serious problem in this country with people running late

Lateness isn’t just inconvenient - it’s unacceptable

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