Labour's Send reforms aim to transform special educational needs support by promoting inclusion in mainstream schools, with funding for 60,000 additional places and tailored support. Critics debate costs, but the value of disabled and non-disabled pupils
A new report reveals maternity services in England are failing women, while international tensions rise with Iran-US talks and Cuba incidents. Daily news summary covers key events.
A coroner has ruled that 16-year-old Jeremy Webb died from a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, marking Australia's first documented fatal case of mammalian meat allergy.
Analysis reveals no evidence of rising teen suicide rates linked to social media, challenging calls for bans as political rhetoric overrides official statistics.
Nada Itrab was kidnapped at age nine from Spain to Bolivia, enduring nine months of abuse and forced labor in the rainforest. Now a law student, she campaigns against child trafficking and seeks justice.
A damning interim report into England's maternity services uncovers systemic failures including racism, bullying, undignified births, and allegations of misclassified baby deaths to avoid investigations.
A shocking interim report into England's maternity and neonatal services uncovers systemic racism, bullying, crumbling infrastructure, and allegations of baby death misclassification to avoid investigations.
Christina Applegate reveals she is largely bedridden due to multiple sclerosis pain, but cherishes taking her daughter to school. The actor discusses her memoir and life with MS.
Mercury enters retrograde in Pisces on February 26, 2026, bringing three weeks of cosmic confusion. Discover how this planetary shift affects communication, emotions, and daily life for all twelve zodiac signs.
A damning investigation into England's maternity care uncovers shocking staff conduct, systemic racism against black and Asian women, and NHS trusts covering up failings.
A government-commissioned inquiry reveals NHS maternity units in England often cover up harmful errors, falsify medical records, and deny transparency to bereaved families amid systemic failures.
A damning interim report from England's national maternity investigation exposes systemic issues like racism, staff shortages, and insensitivity, with recommendations due this spring to improve care and safety.
A group of 14 law firms representing nearly 20,000 plaintiffs is seeking to intervene in Bayer's proposed $7.25bn Roundup settlement, citing unfairness to cancer sufferers and concerns over the deal's terms and negotiation process.
Public health advocates demand greater transparency as a former Border Force officer, advising nicotine industry groups, influences media and government discussions on illicit tobacco and nicotine pouches in Australia.
A 20-year-old plaintiff testifies in a landmark US trial, alleging addictive designs from Meta and YouTube caused her depression and body dysmorphia since childhood.
Vice-President JD Vance announces a temporary halt to over $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing fraud concerns, with Mehmet Oz warning other states may follow.
Jean Wilson, co-founder of the charity Sightsavers, passed away at 103. She dedicated her life to combating blindness and promoting education for blind children globally.
Author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher emotionally discusses her miscarriage following a surprise pregnancy at 40, challenging societal norms on sharing pregnancy news early.
Switzerland will provide one-off payments of 50,000 Swiss francs to victims of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people and injured 115 others.
More than a dozen states, including California and Arizona, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over controversial changes to vaccine recommendations for children, arguing the new guidance puts public health at risk.
Christopher Trybus, 43, denies manslaughter charges, claiming his wife Tarryn Baird fabricated abuse allegations due to mental health issues and attention-seeking behavior, court hears.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has accused a trustee of William Blake House care home of embezzling £1 million, calling for urgent intervention to prevent closure of the specialist facility for adults with severe learning disabilities.
Anthropologist Hanna Garth reveals how food justice advocates often misdiagnose communities like South Central Los Angeles, focusing on nutrition education instead of addressing structural issues like affordability and access.
A man with a documented history of mental health and substance abuse issues fatally stabbed four people in Gig Harbor, Washington, before being shot dead by deputies. The attacker was subject to domestic violence protection orders.
A phase II clinical trial sponsored by Small Pharma found that DMT, a component of ayahuasca, significantly reduced depressive symptoms with psychotherapeutic support.
Casey Means, Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, undergoes Senate questioning amid concerns over her lack of an active medical license and alignment with RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism.
Health officials issue urgent warning that hand sanitisers are ineffective against norovirus, with cases across England remaining significantly above seasonal averages.
A Hackney mother battles Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare condition causing excruciating facial pain triggered by cold and wind, forcing her to stay indoors and seek surgery abroad.
New research reveals Londoners are most likely to seek wellbeing-focused holidays in 2026, with 76% prioritizing health services abroad compared to 55% nationally.
More than 60 suspected measles cases have been reported in North London, with the outbreak originating in Enfield. Health officials attribute the spread to suboptimal MMR vaccination rates of just 65%.