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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Frank Gehry's Stunning California Architecture
Explore the revolutionary Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the architect who transformed cityscapes with stainless steel waves and giant binoculars. Discover his iconic legacy.
Legendary Architect Frank Gehry Dies at Age 96
Frank Gehry, the visionary Canadian-American architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao, has died aged 96. Explore his incredible legacy in pictures.
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.
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.
Scotland's Brutalist Beauties Captured in New Book
A new book showcases Scotland's finest Brutalist architecture, revealing the social vision behind the concrete. Discover the buildings that defined a postwar era.
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
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.
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.
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.
Architect Robert AM Stern Dies Aged 86
Celebrated architect Robert AM Stern, famed for designing NYC's iconic 15 Central Park West and championing traditional modern design, has passed away at 86. Discover his lasting legacy.
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.
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.
Man faces £16k bill to replace two windows in flat
A Westminster accountant's £2,500 window replacement spirals to £16,000 due to planning rules and building safety regulations. Discover why he feels 'punished for doing the right thing'.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
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.
Bank of England's Major 2026 Refurbishment Plan
The Bank of England's historic Threadneedle Street headquarters is set for a major internal upgrade starting 2026. Discover how this heritage building is being modernised for the future while preserving its iconic façade.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Labour MPs reject Streeting's NHS private finance plans
Labour MPs are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon private finance initiatives for NHS buildings, warning it could harm patient care. Discover the alternatives proposed.
NHS pathologist crisis leaves bereaved parents waiting
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance
Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
25 killed in Russian missile strike on Ternopil apartments
At least 25 people died in a heavy Russian missile attack on residential buildings in Ternopil. Zelenskiy urges allies for more air defence support to end the war.
NHS Doctors' Strike: Veteran Exposes Pay Crisis
Retired consultant reveals junior doctors worked 80-100 hour weeks for 'pittance' as current strikes continue. Read why decades of being 'cheap labour' fuels NHS discontent.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet key waiting time targets for scans and hospital care, despite billions in investment. Discover the full story.
NHS nurse died after 'indigestion' misdiagnosis
Paediatric nurse Paula Ivers, 47, died from an aortic dissection hours after being sent home from Tameside Hospital with Gaviscon. Her family says the NHS 'let her down in the worst way possible'.
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