Guardian's 2025 charity appeal raises £900k for hope
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults on NHS staff in three years. Unions warn of a 'national emergency' for worker safety. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: Doctors and nurses reveal a crisis of physical and sexual assaults in NHS hospitals, with many leaving the profession due to inaction from police and trusts.
After a climbing accident left him paralysed, Paul Sagar faced an NHS wheelchair service he describes as incompetent and illogical. Read his shocking story.
A decline in volunteer trustees is compounding severe challenges for UK charities, including distorted funding priorities and a breaking point for advice services. Experts call for urgent government action.
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London NHS hospital, her first public engagement of 2026, days before the anniversary of her cancer remission announcement. Read the full story.
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London hospital to thank NHS staff, just a day before her 44th birthday and near her cancer remission anniversary.
BMA's Dr Katie Bramall defends GPs as A&E pressures mount. She cites a critical shortage of 750 GPs and a public responsibility shift. Read the full analysis.
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Natasha Ginnivan, after two marriages, finds fulfilment in a committed 'situationship' with separate homes and finances. Explore the rise of non-traditional partnerships for the over-50s.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £800,000 for five grassroots charities tackling racism and division in the UK. Donate now to support community cohesion.
The NHS app will launch video consultations for conditions like prostate issues and severe menopause in 2026, aiming to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promises healthcare as easy as ordering a takeaway.
A major new report declares the NHS a 'priceless resource' for the UK, highlighting its value and resilience despite funding and staffing pressures. Discover the key findings.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £750,000 for five charities tackling division and hate. Readers support grassroots work fostering tolerance across the UK.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
Around 50 NHS organisations are using an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce wait times and free up beds this winter. Discover how the technology works.
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte performed a touching piano duet for the Christmas carol concert, with composer Erland Cooper calling them 'so good'. Watch the royal musical moment.
A leading medical figure warns the NHS is at risk as overseas doctors and nurses are put off by a 'hostile environment' of racism and anti-immigration rhetoric. Read the full story.
The Princess of Wales and her daughter performed a special piano piece for the pre-recorded 'Together at Christmas' service, highlighting the power of connection. Watch the heartwarming moment.
Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices up to £26,000 monthly for advice. The final report is due by June 2026. Read the full investigation.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports grassroots organisations countering extremism and division. Your donations help rebuild community connections. Donate now to support hope.
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of tough weeks ahead and pledges to avoid strikes in 2026. Read the latest.
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is coping during the junior doctors' strike but warns of a difficult recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest.
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.