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Dame Esther Rantzen

'A Glimpse of Hope': TV star and campaigner Esther Rantzen welcomes new assisted dying bill

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Shadow of a young child swinging on a swing

Private firms accused of “obscene profiteering” as cash-strapped councils charged £1m to look after single child in care

Maeve Boothby-O'Neill, 27, from Devon, had written to her doctor asking for help with feeding, as she was hungry

Devon woman with ME, 27, died months after begging GP for help, inquest told

Formal talkjs will begin next week in a bid to end long-running junior doctors strike

Government to begin formal talks with junior doctors to end long-running pay row

Young Caucasian woman lighting a cigarette in the UK. Labour is reviving Rishi Sunak's plan to phase out smoking

Labour revives plans to phase out smoking as it relights Rishi Sunak's tobacco bill

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A life-saving drug used by tens of thousands of people with cancer and Cystic Fibrosis is facing severe supply issues

UK 'pretty much out' of life-saving drug Creon - as 3 in 10 unable to pick up prescription due to medicine shortages

Health Secretary has ruled out XX

'Over my dead body': Wes Streeting 'unequivocally' rules out European-style co-pays and top-up charges for NHS patients

Seven people were treated at North Tees General Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees on Friday

Man dies and seven taken to hospital amid fears of 'contaminated' sleeping pills

One person in England has died amid an ongoing E.coli outbreak.

E.coli outbreak claims first victim in England after at least 122 hospitalised

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Labour vows to end 8am scramble for GP appointments and bring back family doctors

Pollen bomb explodes across UK as extreme hay fever sufferers warned to stay indoors with windows closed

Pollen bomb explodes across UK as extreme hay fever sufferers warned to stay indoors with windows closed

TK Maxx and Homesense recalled the products found to contain insects

TK Max and Homesense recall tea products found to contain insects

UK cancer care is lagging behind the rest of Europe, a new study has found

UK cancer care ‘stuck in the noughties’ as new study shows European countries such as Sweden are ‘20 years ahead’

SAS doctors have accepted a pay offer from the government

SAS doctors accept new pay offer from government after months of negotiations

Drink-driving limits in England are set at 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood

Doctors call for drink-drive limit to be cut to one beer or single glass of wine as BMA launches campaign

An urgent health warning has been issued due to an E.coli outbreak

Health warning after E.coli outbreak linked to 'nationally distributed food item' hospitalises 37

Russian cyber criminal gang behind ransomware attack on London hospitals that forced cancellation of major surgeries

Russian cyber criminal gang behind ransomware attack on London hospitals that forced cancellation of major surgeries

Cancer Centre sign outside the building entrance, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK

Cancer rates for under-50s rise twice as fast as in elderly Brits - as experts blamed ultra-processed food

Elliot Pfebve is the first person to be treated with a personalised vaccine for bowel cancer in England.

‘Landmark moment’ for cancer patients as thousands to receive personalised vaccines in NHS trial

The largest increase has occurred in adults over 80

Melanoma skin cancer cases at all-time high as cancer charity warns people to protect themselves from sun

The government has announced £15.5 million of new funding to back the technology

Rishi Sunak to announce new AI technology able to locate cancer 2.5x quicker than doctors alone

Infected blood campaigners meeting in Parliament Square ahead of the publication of the report into the scandal

What is the infected blood scandal, who is responsible, and will victims be compensated?

Infected blood campaigners meeting in Parliament Square ahead of the publication of the final report into the scandal

What is the infected blood scandal? Inquiry into biggest treatment disaster in NHS history due to publish findings

Ozempic Insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight loss

Game-changing ‘new statin’ Ozempic slashes risk of heart attack and stroke in ‘biggest breakthrough in 30 years’

The study is thought to be the first of its kind to collect data from participants around the world, with case studies and data collected across 168 countries globally.

The internet is good for you, new global wellbeing study finds - unless you're a girl

File image of mother breastfeeding her newborn baby in hospital

Mothers left covered in blood for hours and told to 'stop stressing', report into 'shockingly poor' maternity care finds

Five babies in England have died after being diagnosed with whooping cough

Five babies have died in England after rapid rise in cases of whooping cough, health officials confirm

Deaf toddler has hearing restored after world first gene therapy trial that could be 'potential cure'

Deaf toddler has hearing restored after world first gene therapy trial that could be 'potential cure'

Michelle Ellis, 45, from Plymouth was bitted by her pet dog twice - on her right wrist and forearm - in January 2021

Mother who had fingers amputated after dog bite sues paramedics for advising she 'stay at home and take paracetamol'

Prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Major change to NHS prescriptions from today - as experts call it a 'dark day' for patients

Dr Tijon Esho

TV doctor struck off after giving free Botox to OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic

Steve Young, one of the people on the trial

Skin cancer jab being tested on British patients in world-first trial of 'game-changer' drug

Children are drinking more in the UK than other countries

England has 'worst child drinking problem in the world', with teen girls more likely than boys to get drunk

The man with auto-brewery syndrome worked in a brewery

Belgian man whose body produces its own alcohol cleared of drink driving

Former model Irena Stoynova almost died after trying to treat her cancer with a diet of juice, boiled herbs and special teas

Cancer patient who tried to cure disease with juice diet and holistic therapies almost died after refusing chemotherapy

Patricia Dawson died after repeated mistakes in A&E

'Life and death mix-up' Family's grief after former nurse died in A&E after staff read wrong 'Do Not Resuscitate' order

A pharmacist stocks shelves at a chemist

Brexit has ‘exacerbated’ UK drug shortages with supply 'broken', research finds

Patients were forced to wait over an hour at Hilly Fields Medical Centre in Ladywell, South East London

Patient turned away in tears after queueing for over an hour at Lewisham GP blighted by long waits

Patients were forced to wait over an hour at Hilly Fields Medical Centre in Ladywell, South East London

Dozens of patients forced to queue ‘over an hour’ for GP appointment only to be told ‘come back tomorrow’

Dr Tijion Esho

TV cosmetic doctor gave free Botox to OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic, medical tribunal finds

In 2021-2022, over 5,000 referrals to Tavistock were reported by the NHS, compared to just under 250 who were questioning their gender identity ten years earlier

NHS ‘to review all transgender treatment’ after landmark report calls for ‘more cautious approach’ to transitioning

The fitness influencer has been transparent to her fans about her continual health struggles with ulcerative colitis following a diagnosis in 2018.

Former Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson reveals she had 'life-saving' stoma bag fitted

In 2021-2022, over 5,000 referrals to Tavistock were reported by the NHS, compared to just under 250 who were questioning their gender identity ten years earlier.

Children should not be rushed to change gender, report to say

NHS consultants have agreed a deal to end long-running pay dispute

NHS consultants end pay dispute after accepting fresh government pay offer

Thousands of people across the United Kingdom will have access to trials that could revolutionise the diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

Thousands to be offered blood tests for Alzheimer’s in landmark UK trial

Vaping increases the risk of heart disease, study finds

Vaping causes substantial increase in the risk of heart failure, study finds

Katie Price warns of 'damaging' plastic surgery, saying there's 'nothing worse' than young women undergoing cosmetic procedures

Katie Price warns of 'damaging' plastic surgery, saying 'nothing worse' than young women having cosmetic procedures

The store was closed down immediately

KFC customers forced to leave east London restaurant mid-meal after officers find rats in kitchen

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Donald Trump reacts after July 13 assassination attempt

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

France was rocked by a series of attacks against railway lines early on Friday

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Olympics in rain-drenched opening ceremony after France rocked by rail arson attacks

Highs of 27C are coming this weekend

Heatwave on the way as temperatures to hit 27C this weekend - will your area get some sunshine?

The Park Fire burns along a road in California

Man arrested over California fire sparked by burning car pushed into gully

Israel has hit out at Britain's decision

Israel hits out at Starmer for dropping Britain's challenge to international arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Justin Timberlake at a premiere

Timberlake ‘not intoxicated’ and drink-drive charge should be dismissed – lawyer

What is your least favourite chocolate bars?

Brits divided over UK’s ‘worst chocolate bar’ with one Christmas classic branded ‘disgusting’

The French weather has been wet ahead of the opening ceremony

'Disaster' as flood warning issued for Paris ahead of Olympic opening ceremony, after arsonists target French railways

A crying woman at the site of a mudslide in Ethiopia

Ethiopia declares three days of mourning as toll of mudslide victims increases

Hongchi Xiao has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Danielle Carr-Gomm

Alternative healer found guilty of manslaughter of pensioner in slapping therapy workshop

Kennie Carter

Four teens jailed over revenge murder of 16-year-old Kennie Carter in Manchester, as heartbroken mother pays tribute

Graziano Di Prima has been placed under medical supervision

Ex-Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima 'placed under medical supervision' after being axed over Zara McDermott abuse claims

Insolvent Ted Baker could be set to close all its stores in a matter of weeks

Ted Baker to ‘close all stores’ in a matter of weeks as hundreds face unemployment

Nasa may have found a sign of life on Mars

Nasa finds Mars rock that 'may have hosted life', with mysterious 'features we've never seen before'

Barack Obama with Kamala Harris

Barack and Michelle Obama give endorsement for Kamala Harris’s White House bid

The police officer is facing a criminal investigation

Police officer who kicked man in the head in Manchester airport under criminal investigation for assault

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Andrew found himself at the centre of Price's 2009 divorce from Peter Andre

Katie Price breaks silence as former dressage teacher to replace Charlotte Dujardin in Olympic team
Playa de las Cucharas, Costa Teguise

British tourist, 45, dies in suspected drowning off Lanzarote beach on family holiday

Joaquin Guzman Loera, also known as "El Chapo" is transported to Maximum Security Prison of El Altiplano in Mexico City,

El Chapo's son Joaquín Lopez and Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada in US custody
Alicia Dickinson was one of the people who witnessed Dujardin whip the horse

Revealed: Dressage trainer who witnessed Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse as she insists she 'isn't whistleblower'
Travellers wait at the Gare de L’Est at the 2024 Summer Olympics (Luca Bruno/AP)

Rail arson attacks aimed at blocking trains to Paris Games, says PM

Craig Carter and Claudio Gaetani is up for grabs

Met Police officer pleads guilty to stealing money from man's wallet as he lay dead on the street
Anthony Stocks has been sentenced to 20 years in prison

Moment child rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff to avoid being caught is arrested, as he is jailed for life
Pernice claims to have "bombshell evidence" the allegations against him are false.

Axed Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has 'bombshell evidence' that 'proves Amanda Abbington is lying'
The arson has caused widespread disruption across France ahead of the Olympics

French Prime Minister vows to punish Olympic saboteurs, amid fears Russia is to blame

A diver from the Polish Baltictech team inspects wreckage

Sunken 19th century ship found with Champagne cargo off Swedish coast

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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?
Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

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Harry has said he won't bring Meghan back to the UK because of safety fears

Prince Harry says he 'won't bring' Meghan back to 'dangerous' UK over safety fears

Queen Mary

Queen Mary mowed down by electric scooter during Royal meet and greet with fans in Greenland
The Royal Family plans to purchase two new aircraft with the extra cash.

Royal Family to receive extra £45 million of public money amid soaring Crown Estate profits

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We need to tackle absenteeism from schools in a holistic way, writes Natasha Devon

The government must tackle school absenteeism in a holistic way - not with draconian punishment
Britain must give a timeframe on its plan to boost defence spending, James Rogers says

Britain's latest defence review must be accompanied by a spending boost - and backing Ukraine should be key
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As the dust settles, where do the election results leave the country’s political parties? writes Andy Coulson
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Does Starmer need Scotland for a Labour win?

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