A critical global deficit of nearly one million midwives is driving up intervention rates and poor care, risking millions of lives. Urgent investment is needed to strengthen health systems.
China's population shrinks by 3.39 million in 2025 as births plummet to a record low, deepening concerns over an ageing society and long-term economic impact. Explore the data and policy responses.
A London nurse has been given an 18-month practice order by the Nursing and Midwifery Council after a tribunal found her fitness to practise impaired due to sustained bullying and aggression. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
A new analysis reveals the Trump administration spent $10bn on paid leave for over 154,000 federal workers in 2025, a move labelled a 'waste' of taxpayer money. Read the full investigation.
Veteran NHS workers reveal decades of racism and warn the health service would 'collapse within hours' without its Black, Asian, and overseas-born staff. New data shows a crisis in recruitment and retention.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with racism and immigration rules blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.
A new study finds AI could save UK office workers 48% of their day. Discover how this digital labour shift is reshaping work and the £159bn investment at stake.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, autonomous midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts by 2028 as it embraces AI technology. The restructuring aims to save $1bn annually while improving product innovation and customer service.
A senior nurse at St Mary's Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found she bullied a colleague with racist and ageist insults. Discover the full details of the case.
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
A mental health nurse in London has been suspended for nine months after lying about having a driving licence to secure her job and driving colleagues illegally. Discover the full details of the NMC hearing.
Princess Catherine makes first public speech since cancer recovery at Future Workforce Summit, advocating for children's rights and nurturing environments in modern Britain.
NHS faces workforce crisis as overseas-trained doctors leave UK in record numbers, with anti-migrant rhetoric blamed for 26% rise in departures. Read the full analysis.
New immigration proposals could trigger mass NHS nurse exodus, with up to 50,000 considering leaving. Union leaders warn of patient safety risks and workforce crisis.
The Princess of Wales delivered a powerful speech urging businesses to invest in early childhood development, highlighting the £45.5bn national benefit and the critical role of human skills in an AI age.
Shocking RCN survey reveals 66% of nurses work through illness due to understaffing and stress. Urgent action needed to protect NHS workforce and patient care.
Britain's £725bn infrastructure investment faces a skilled labour bottleneck. Discover how workforce shortages could impact major projects and which company is positioned to benefit.
British companies are rapidly increasing layoffs as artificial intelligence adoption surges and economic uncertainty grows, with London firms leading the trend.
Britain's construction sector faces its steepest workforce decline in five years as rising costs and falling demand create a perfect storm for the industry.
A shocking new report reveals long-term sickness is costing the UK economy £85 billion annually, with warnings of a deepening economic crisis unless urgent action is taken.
New research exposes the staggering cost to businesses of addressing Britain's growing worklessness epidemic, with radical workplace reforms needed to get millions back into employment.
Shocking new research reveals most jobseekers remain trapped in temporary roles as private employment agencies struggle to deliver permanent positions. Discover why the system is failing workers across Britain.
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden health epidemic crippling Britain's workforce - from mental health struggles to chronic pain conditions keeping millions from employment.
New research reveals how declining public health is creating a ticking time bomb for UK businesses, with rising obesity and inactivity levels threatening productivity and economic growth.
New analysis reveals Britain faces losing over half a million workers to long-term illness without urgent improvements to workplace health support and occupational health services.