Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%
New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with racism and immigration rules blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.
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Calls for Stronger Action on Baby Formula Affordability
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Man jailed for 40 months after stealing nurse's identity
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for £170k fraud
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
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.
Theatre crisis: New plays decline despite audience demand
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Nurse suspended for racist and ageist abuse
A senior nurse at St Mary's Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found she bullied a colleague with racist and ageist insults. Discover the full details of the case.
French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Nurse suspended for driving without a valid licence
A mental health nurse in London has been suspended for nine months after lying about having a driving licence to secure her job and driving colleagues illegally. Discover the full details of the NMC hearing.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New immigration proposals could trigger mass NHS nurse exodus, with up to 50,000 considering leaving. Union leaders warn of patient safety risks and workforce crisis.
Police capsicum spray elderly man in care home
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
Two-thirds of UK nurses work while sick
Shocking RCN survey reveals 66% of nurses work through illness due to understaffing and stress. Urgent action needed to protect NHS workforce and patient care.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
Maureen McGinley: Palliative Care Pioneer Dies
Remembering Maureen McGinley, the visionary nurse who revolutionised palliative care in the UK. Discover her incredible legacy and lasting impact on healthcare.
New 90-Bed Peckham Care Home Gets Green Light
Southwark Council approves a new 90-bed care home on Asylum Road to address the borough's ageing population and lack of local care capacity. Set to open in 2029.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
Colorado River states miss water management deadline
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
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.
Keating's Stark Warning on 1975 Whitlam Dismissal
Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
The Entertainer cuts jobs amid rising costs and tax hikes
Britain's beloved toy retailer The Entertainer announces significant redundancies across its UK stores, citing crippling business rates, rising wages and economic pressures.
Cuomo faces protest storm in New York comeback bid
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo confronts mounting protests and political opposition during his Manhattan speaking engagement, with state assembly member Zohran Mamdani spearheading the demonstration against his controversial legacy.
UN: Sudan war spiralling out of control
The United Nations secretary-general issues dire warning as Sudan's conflict intensifies, with millions displaced and humanitarian access severely restricted.
UK faces individuality crisis, warns London coach
A leading London confidence coach reveals how societal pressures are creating an 'individuality crisis' across the UK, with alarming consequences for mental health and personal expression.
Sudan's Silent Slaughter: El Fasher Burns
As El Fasher faces imminent collapse and ethnic cleansing escalates in Darfur, the international community's inaction speaks volumes about our selective outrage.
UK demands Sudan ceasefire after massacre reports
Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan following reports of horrific massacre that left over 100 dead, with UK pushing for emergency UN Security Council session.
Sudan's El Fasher: A Global Failure Demanding Action
The horrific violence in Sudan's El Fasher represents not just a local conflict but a catastrophic international failure. As civilians face unimaginable horrors, the world's passive response raises urgent questions about global responsibility and the need
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