A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
A US appeals court has permitted a Trump-era provision to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
A doctor reveals why NHS emergency departments are inundated with patients suffering from hiccups and coughs, highlighting a system at breaking point. Read her urgent call for investment and public support.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
New data reveals over 6,500 Australian doctors received payments from drug firms. Experts warn this influences prescriptions, raising serious healthcare ethics questions. Read the full investigation.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
Rising out-of-pocket costs for specialist care are pushing Australians into financial hardship. Experts warn of a 'system without guardrails' and call for urgent government action on fee transparency and affordability.
A New York court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, offered a dramatic preview of a trial set to tackle America's healthcare crisis, gun violence, and wealth inequality. Follow the latest developments.
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
The Trump administration announces a rule to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, sparking a major political and legal battle over reproductive healthcare access.
A new study reveals patients seek empathy and shared decisions from surgeons, not just technical skill. Discover why holistic care is crucial for patient outcomes in the UK.
The Assisted Dying Bill, backed by MPs, faces a logjam in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Critics call it a democratic outrage as dying people await a compassionate law.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals 386,849 patients in England faced dangerous diagnostic test delays in September. Doctors warn of worsening health outcomes and preventable deaths.
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.
RBC Capital Markets strengthens its European healthcare division with key hires as Mayer Brown announces 36 partner promotions globally. Discover the strategic moves shaping finance and legal sectors.
HMP Wandsworth staff delivered substandard CPR to dying inmate Peter Honnor, 55, with delays in emergency response and inadequate medical care revealed in watchdog report.
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
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.