NHS staff face intimidation from St George's flags
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.
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NHS staff feel intimidated by flags creating 'no-go zones'
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.
Shaheen's daughter condemns mother's shutdown vote
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.
Mamdani's Policies Reshape New York Politics
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.
NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.
Wealthy London borough has highest prison rate
Exclusive analysis reveals how London's wealthiest borough has become the capital's most troubling prison pipeline, with residents 70% more likely to be incarcerated than the national average.
Junior Doctors Strike After Government Offer Rejected
Fresh wave of junior doctor strikes set to paralyse NHS after Wes Streeting's eleventh-hour pay proposal fails to avert industrial action. Thousands of appointments expected to be cancelled.
End-of-Life Care Needs Overhaul, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental reform rather than simply increased funding, with thousands suffering due to fragmented services and inadequate support.
Billie Eilish's Fiery Critique of Billionaire Excess
Pop icon Billie Eilish joins growing chorus of voices criticising extreme wealth accumulation as new research reveals staggering carbon footprints of the world's richest.
Monique Ryan urges medical research boost amid Trump cuts
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan calls for accelerated medical research funding amid concerns that Trump administration cuts could leave vulnerable patients behind in global healthcare race.
London Doctor Jailed for NHS £268k Fraud
A South London GP has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a sophisticated fraud that drained nearly £270,000 from the NHS through fake invoices and false claims.
Putin pledges £1bn for wounded soldiers' prosthetics
In a staggering financial commitment, Vladimir Putin has pledged close to one billion pounds for prosthetic limbs for Russian soldiers wounded in Ukraine, revealing the hidden human cost of the ongoing war.
Baby survives after developing outside womb in UK first
Groundbreaking medical case sees baby survive extraordinary ectopic pregnancy, challenging everything doctors knew about fetal development possibilities.
Poorer areas suffer worst air pollution in England and Wales
Shocking new data reveals a stark environmental divide as deprived neighbourhoods across England and Wales suffer from significantly worse air quality, raising serious health equity concerns.
Mamdani Delivers: Turning Campaign Pledges into Policy
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is breaking political conventions by systematically delivering on his progressive campaign promises, from housing justice to healthcare reform.
Black babies 81% more likely to die in NHS neonatal care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with Black infants facing significantly higher mortality rates despite medical advances.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.
MaineHealth sends death notices for living patients
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis
As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.
£70TN inheritance wave to worsen UK wealth gap
A staggering £70 trillion in wealth will pass between generations over the next decade, creating what economists call a 'silver spoon economy' that threatens to dramatically worsen inequality across Britain.
Twilight Director's 'Uphill Battle' With Studio
Catherine Hardwicke opens up about the surprising resistance she faced launching the Twilight saga, highlighting Hollywood's gender barriers in the early 2000s.
Britain's professional middle class is disappearing
A startling new analysis reveals how Britain's traditional middle class is being hollowed out, creating a worrying new class divide that threatens social stability.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue in $27B mega-deal
In a landmark healthcare deal, Kimberly-Clark announces plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a consumer goods powerhouse worth over $100 billion and reshaping the industry landscape.
Priest accused of kicking nurse in hospital dispute
A Catholic priest faces serious allegations after reportedly kicking a nurse in the groin during a confrontation over his attempted discharge from a London hospital. The shocking incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.
US Billionaires' Wealth Soars by £698bn in One Year
America's wealthiest ten billionaires have seen their fortunes explode by an astonishing $698 billion over the past year, highlighting a dramatic wealth concentration while ordinary Americans face economic pressures.
Priestley's Timeless Warning Resonates in 2025
A powerful new production at London's Donmar Warehouse reveals how Priestley's classic socialist drama speaks directly to today's cost of living crisis and social inequality.
Vote Now: Endo The Battle Fights for Endometriosis Award
A groundbreaking endometriosis awareness campaign fighting to end diagnostic delays needs your vote to win a prestigious Making a Difference Award and transform women's healthcare.
Unregulated Pregnancy Scans Risking Lives in UK
Medical experts sound alarm as unregulated private pregnancy scan clinics operate without proper oversight, potentially missing critical health issues in mothers and babies.
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