Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended Friday morning due to a critical air traffic control technical issue. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for only 13 conditions, yet some clinics market it for over 100. Experts warn of deadly risks and call for urgent regulation.
The White House has released details of Donald Trump's recent medical evaluation. An MRI scan of his cardiovascular system and abdomen showed no major issues, with his doctor stating all organs appear 'very healthy'.
The British Medical Association confirms resident doctors in England will walk out from 17 to 22 December. Get the latest on this breaking NHS strike news and its impact.
Airbus A320 fleets are back in service after a critical software update, prompted by solar radiation fears, was completed faster than expected. Discover how airlines managed the disruption.
Victoria, Australia, is set to introduce landmark laws banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. The move follows a damning inquiry and aims to protect bodily autonomy. Read the full report.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Leading UK scientists explain why animal testing remains crucial for medical breakthroughs and why alternatives face significant biological complexities. Read their expert analysis.
The Prince of Wales met children evacuated from Gaza for specialist NHS care, moved by their courage. Read the full Kensington Palace statement and details.
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft require emergency software updates after solar radiation caused flight control issues. UK passengers warned of potential disruption as global aviation responds.
Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft require urgent software updates after solar radiation vulnerability discovered. UK passengers face potential travel disruption. Check your flight status now.
Thousands of Airbus planes require urgent software updates after solar radiation risk discovered. UK passengers face potential flight disruptions. Check with your airline for latest updates.
A critical software flaw in Airbus A320 jets, triggered by solar radiation, threatens flight cancellations and delays for UK passengers. Stay informed with the latest travel updates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
A London-based Palestinian doctor has been suspended for 15 months following an investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan denies all accusations.
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
Exclusive investigation reveals Department of Health selectively briefed Times newspaper with misleading poll data about junior doctor strike support. Read the full story.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to treat neonatal sepsis, a deadly infection killing 800,000 newborns annually. Discover how this research could transform global treatment guidelines.
Danielle Ward's father-daughter sitcom returns with sublime one-liners and heartfelt moments. Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey shine in this growing comedy gem now on BBC iPlayer.
Darcie Hamilton from Scotland shares her struggle with severe hyperhidrosis, sweating three litres daily and facing bullying that forced her to leave school at 14. Her NHS treatment was recently withdrawn.
A 65-year-old Thai grandmother narrowly avoided being cremated alive after waking up in her coffin moments before her funeral. Read this incredible survival story.
EastEnders spoilers reveal Lauren Branning falls victim to a £3,000 medical scam while desperately seeking treatment for baby Jimmy's blindness. Ian Beale issues urgent warnings as danger looms.