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.
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NHS wheelchair service failing young disabled, letters reveal
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.
Budget 2025: DWP benefits and state pension increases confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
Flu patients in England's hospitals up 56% on last year
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.
Flu Cases Up 56% in England, NHS Winter Report Reveals
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: Over 200k Unnecessary A&E Trips Last Winter
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.
NHS: A&E 'under siege' from minor ailments like hiccups
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
Health Secretary accuses BMA of 'juvenile delinquency'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
Nurses warn NHS patients 'set up to suffer' this winter
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.
A&E Exodus Triples as 320,000 Leave Untreated
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.
Two-Year NHS Wheelchair Service Delay Leaves User Stranded
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.
Did Starmer mislead the public over the budget?
Analysis reveals the complex truth behind the government's tax rise decision. Was the public given the full picture? Read the detailed breakdown.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
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.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 at Wang Fuk Court
Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 claims 146 lives at Wang Fuk Court complex. Authorities launch nationwide safety inspections as community mourns tragedy.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146
Death toll in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court high-rise fire rises to 146, with 100 people missing. The blaze, Hong Kong's deadliest in 75 years, sparks investigation and public anger.
NHS blood cancer care move saves £700k, angers patients
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.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
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.
Hong Kong fire kills 65, hundreds missing in high-rise blaze
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
Richmond residents react to new 'mansion tax'
Homeowners in Richmond voice mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves's council tax surcharge on properties over £2m. Discover how this budget measure impacts London's property market.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
Hong Kong fire: 36 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 36 people killed and 279 reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex. The city's deadliest blaze in decades prompts a major rescue operation.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
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.
36 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire, hundreds missing
At least 36 people have died and 279 are reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
Hong Kong fire kills 13 in high-rise complex
At least 13 people have died and an unknown number are trapped after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on this tragedy.
Hong Kong fire kills 13 in high-rise complex
At least 13 people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest updates on the rescue efforts.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 13, many trapped
Thirteen people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the cause of the blaze.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills four, traps residents
At least four people, including a firefighter, have died after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Four killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire emergency
Tragedy strikes Hong Kong as deadly fire engulfs residential tower block, leaving multiple casualties and trapped residents. Live updates and emergency response details.
Four killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire
A major fire at a Hong Kong residential complex has left four dead, including a firefighter, with others trapped. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze.
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