NHS calls for mediation to end junior doctors' strike
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Health leaders call for urgent mediation.
Westminster is gripped by Labour leadership rumours. As Keir Starmer battles low polls, potential successors like Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are in focus. Read the full analysis.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' sweeps the London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations with nine nods. Discover the full list of contenders and the celebration of human creativity over algorithms.
Tens of thousands of NHS doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a last-minute government deal. The BMA union cites a 20% real-terms pay cut since 2008. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into ADHD, autism and mental health conditions, raising concerns it may fuel harmful 'overdiagnosis' narratives. Critics warn against turning back the clock on neurodiversity.
As ADHD diagnoses rise, a government review sparks debate. We explore the data, the barriers to diagnosis, and why it's more than just being 'scatterbrained'.
Netflix's new Western series 'The Abandons', starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, faces scathing reviews and low ratings. Discover why critics and fans are calling it a major disappointment.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into the sharp rise in diagnoses for mental health, ADHD, and autism. The probe follows data showing these conditions drive over half the post-pandemic rise in disability benefit claims.
NHS England reveals over 200,000 people visited A&E for minor issues like sore throats last winter, urging the public to use alternative services. Health Secretary warns of a 'busiest ever' winter amid flu and strikes.
Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey star in Netflix's serious new western series 'The Abandons', a tale of matriarchal conflict in the 1850s Washington Territory.
Health bosses urge public to use A&E only for emergencies after 200k unnecessary visits. Plus, Streeting's mental health review and Epstein island images released. Listen to Cheat Sheet.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces new measures to help families choose affordable, regulated baby formula, saving up to £500 annually. Part of a wider strategy to tackle child poverty.
NHS England warns A&E is overwhelmed as over 200,000 patients sought emergency care for minor issues. Health Secretary urges public to use services appropriately. #NHS #AandE
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism, and ADHD benefit claims. Experts will examine if 'normal feelings' are being over-medicalised.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'cynical'.
The government's new Men's Health Strategy for England promises targeted action, but experts question if the NHS has the capacity to implement it effectively. We examine the £300m plan.
Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to reconsider a £100m move for Carlos Baleba, suggesting Adam Wharton or Elliot Anderson as better midfield options. Get the latest on Amorim's transfer plans.
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund case files expose financial struggles of famous authors including James Joyce and Doris Lessing through personal letters and documents.
Your guide to the top TV streaming picks, from Gillian Anderson's gritty western The Abandons to Meghan's festive special. Discover what to watch from 1st December.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting escalates feud with doctors' union, accusing BMA of misleading claims over GP contract changes. Read the full breakdown of this NHS crisis.
Manchester United are assessing seven midfield targets for a 2026 move, including Premier League stars and European talents. Discover the full list and latest transfer news.
The UK government announces milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the sugar tax as part of strengthened measures to tackle childhood obesity. Learn how this affects your favourite drinks.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the soft drinks levy will expand to include milkshakes and milk substitutes to tackle childhood obesity. Read the latest.
Rishi Sunak leads cross-party alliance demanding NHS prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. Over 100 MPs urge action following David Cameron's diagnosis. Join the call for equitable healthcare.