Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils radical NHS restructuring plan to cut 18,000 jobs and redirect £1bn to frontline care. Can this high-stakes gamble save both the health service and Labour's political future?
Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.
A new AI tool from Stanford University predicts donor viability, potentially saving thousands on transplant waiting lists. Discover how this innovation is transforming healthcare.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces additional month in prison following alleged rule violations, including drinking homemade alcohol. Read the latest developments.
Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She now faces a substantial prison sentence.
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Republicans scramble to address cost of living concerns while their policies and president undermine efforts. Analysis reveals why the party struggles with affordability solutions.
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after 42 days as Democrats fail to secure healthcare concessions. Analysis of the political fallout and what comes next.
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
Scotland's NHS secured a £180m hospital for just £37.5m in 2002, predating England's recent private facility acquisition. Discover this healthcare bargain and more Guardian letters.
Pioneer Marianne Rigge OBE, who co-founded the College of Health, revolutionised patient information and NHS waiting list transparency. Discover her lasting legacy.
The US House prepares to vote on legislation ending the longest government shutdown in history, as Democrats protest over healthcare subsidies. Follow live updates.
A deceased Emmerdale legend makes stunning return as Robert Sugden's prison ordeal takes dramatic new turn. Watch now on ITVX before ITV1 airing.
Intersex campaigners share traumatic experiences of childhood surgeries, calling for UK law reform to protect children's bodily autonomy and informed consent.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose funding bill after 53-day government shutdown, creating tight vote for Republican speaker. Read the latest US political developments.
New investigation reveals stark regional disparities in accessing NHS specialist care. Discover how your location impacts treatment availability and what rights patients have.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose government funding bill over expired healthcare tax credits, creating tight vote for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
Exclusive: Nearly 100 inmates accidentally released this year as prison staffing crisis leads to dangerous errors. Read the full investigation into Britain's crumbling prison system.
MoJ figures reveal 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in seven months, as Justice Secretary admits there is a 'mountain to climb' on prison crisis. Read the latest.
Exclusive investigation reveals how free healthcare access depends on location and condition. Discover your rights and options for affordable specialist treatment in Australia's strained public system.
Health bosses warn St George's flags create intimidating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, particularly black and Asian workers. Read about the impact on community healthcare.
NHS staff report feeling deliberately intimidated by St George's flags, creating 'no-go zones' in communities. Health leaders warn of a return to 'ugly' racism impacting patient care.
Stefany Shaheen faces backlash after criticising bipartisan deal to end US government shutdown that her mother, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, helped approve. Read the full story.
Ghislaine Maxwell has her 20-year prison sentence commuted after serving three years. Explore the legal implications and victim reactions to this controversial decision.
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's once-controversial policies on housing and healthcare are becoming mainstream political discourse, signalling a significant shift in American urban politics.
Billy Smith surrenders to authorities just hours after being mistakenly freed from prison in a surprising turn of events that has raised serious questions about prison security protocols.
Exclusive: Prison leaders warn of systemic failures after multiple inmates were accidentally released due to 'archaic' IT systems and human error, demanding urgent government action.
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures led to the mistaken release of prisoners across England and Wales, raising serious questions about public safety and justice system protocols.