NHS referral 'black hole' harms patients, watchdog finds
A Healthwatch England survey reveals 14% of GP referrals are lost or delayed, causing worsened health for 75% of affected patients. Discover the full impact and official response.
A Healthwatch England survey reveals 14% of GP referrals are lost or delayed, causing worsened health for 75% of affected patients. Discover the full impact and official response.
Discover four ingenious Elf on the Shelf pranks from a creative mum, plus a time-saving app that uses AI to create magical elf scenes for your children.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
A false alarm for a 5.9-magnitude quake buzzed phones in Nevada and California. Seismologists say it's a first for the automated system, blaming 'noisy triggers'.
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
NHS England data reveals a 56% jump in flu patients compared to last year, with an average of 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Experts warn the season started early and is yet to peak.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
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.
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
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
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Nursing leaders warn of a devastating winter for NHS patients, with 12-hour A&E waits and corridor care set to worsen. A looming junior doctors' strike adds to the crisis. Read the full report.
Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
A London man's 24-month battle with the NHS wheelchair service reveals a system in crisis, leaving him isolated and struggling for basic independence. Read his story and the official response.
India's telecom ministry has privately ordered smartphone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on new devices, raising privacy concerns. Apple is among the companies affected.
People can now order HIV test kits through the NHS app as part of a £170m government action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Discover how routine A&E testing and home kits will transform prevention.
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
Transport for London's TfL Go app now offers real-time disruption alerts and live arrivals for Tube, bus, and rail services across the capital. Stay informed and plan your journey better.
King's College Hospital NHS plans to relocate haematology care from Orpington to Camberwell, saving £700k annually while patients fear longer journeys and isolation from families.
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.
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
WhatsApp reintroduces its 'About' feature with enhanced visibility and privacy controls. Learn how to share daily updates and manage who sees them. Update your app now!
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
Discover how starting wellness habits today with WalkFit app beats New Year resolutions. Build sustainable walking routines for mental and physical health benefits.
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.