Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs: 207 cases
UKHSA reports 207 salmonella cases, one death, possibly linked to imported eggs; 47 cases in London.
Category : Health Policy
NHS drone trial to fly children's blood samples over Camden
NHS blood samples from sick children will be flown by drones over Camden five days a week, sparking residents' concerns about airspace control and safety.
Australia's Social Media Ban Faces AI Hallucination Risks
Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces AI hallucination risks, experts warn, citing accuracy and enforcement challenges.
Cassidy Slams Trump's 'Crazy, Stupid' MMR Vaccine Claims
Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor, denounced Trump's MMR claims as 'crazy, stupid,' warning of higher costs and risks, despite backing RFK Jr for health secretary.
Maternity Cuts Force Long Labour Journeys, Readers Warn
Readers in Devon, Cumbria, and Caithness reveal hospital closures force pregnant women to travel hours in labour, risking roadside births.
Amanda Abbington gets five-figure payout from BBC Studios
Amanda Abbington has reportedly received a five-figure out-of-court settlement from BBC Studios plus legal fees contribution, three years after her Strictly bullying complaint.
Hackney Council demands urgent childcare reform
Hackney Council launches consultation for parents' childcare experiences to lobby government for urgent reform, ending 'postcode lottery'.
FSA Urged to Update Ultra-Processed Food Guidance
Mike Pender urges the FSA to update guidance on ultra-processed foods, citing settled science on harm and the need for regulation.
Trump Vaccine Order Sparks Confusion Among Parents
Trump's executive order proposes splitting MMR vaccine, but experts say it will cause confusion and is not based on science.
East London NHS mental health services downgraded
East London NHS Foundation Trust's mental health crisis services were downgraded to 'Requires Improvement' by the CQC after an inspection found staffing, safety, and supervision failures across City & Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets.
Woman's body found on M55; police investigate
A woman's body was found on the M55 hard shoulder near Blackpool, prompting a five-hour motorway closure. Lancashire Police are investigating.
Pregnant Penny rushed to hospital in EastEnders after accident
Penny Branning is rushed to hospital in EastEnders after struggling to breathe, sparking fears for her and her unborn baby's safety.
Asic urges car owners to challenge insurers on premium hikes
Asic finds insurers raising premiums faster than inflation, urges customers to challenge hikes and demand better deals, with some premiums up 8% in FY2025.
FDA Loophole Lets Food Firms Bypass New Rules
A loophole in FDA regulations allows food manufacturers to bypass new safety rules proposed by RFK Jr, raising concerns about consumer protection.
Met detective convicted of stalking ex after 8-week campaign
A Metropolitan Police detective was convicted of stalking his ex-partner for eight weeks, leaving her anxious and constantly looking over her shoulder. Timothy Fory received a 12-month community order and a restraining order.
Awaab's Law Phase 2: Landlord Duties and Deadlines
Awaab's Law Phase 2 introduces strict new deadlines for social landlords to fix damp and mould, with Ofsted-style inspections and potential bans for rogue landlords.
50,000 Teens to Miss Results: Minister Vows Action
Over 50,000 18-year-olds in England will receive no exam results this week. Education Secretary Lucy Powell calls it a 'clarion call' and pledges a vocational revolution to address the Neet crisis.
Childbirth culture must evolve beyond 'ideal birth' ideology
Molly O'Brien and an NHS doctor respond to Natalie Morris's labour story, urging better training and cultural change in maternity care.
Fulham Fall: Firm Fined £60k After Worker Injured
A construction firm was fined £60,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a fall through an unprotected roof light in Fulham, West London.
NY warns of $100M gold bar scam targeting seniors
New York authorities warn of a gold bar scam that has stolen over $100 million from seniors in two years. Scammers pose as officials, urging victims to buy gold. Attorney General Letitia James urges vigilance.
Harrow children's services show progress but capacity issues remain
Ofsted's third monitoring visit finds improvements in Harrow's children's services, but capacity pressures and delays in CAMHS assessments leave some families waiting too long for support.
Jason Arday affair exposes systemic flaws in academia
The Jason Arday scandal reveals systemic failures in UK university hiring and promotion, including unchecked CV exaggeration and racial bias, readers say.
Policing Since Sarah Everard: Levy Review
Five years after Sarah Everard's murder, a new review into Simon Levy's killings finds policing failures persist, prompting urgent calls for reform.
Lord Laming obituary: children's services reformer
Herbert Laming, Lord Laming, who has died aged 89, was the outstanding public servant in children's and social care, whose inquiry into Victoria Climbié's murder reshaped England's child protection system.
Kiena's Law: New Offence for Abuse-Linked Suicides
Campaigners, police, and lawyers back Kiena's Law to create a standalone offence for domestic abuse-related suicide, as figures show 150 such deaths in England and Wales in a year.
Ebola in DRC may be mutating as cases surpass 4,000
Ebola outbreak in DRC may be mutating as cases pass 4,000. Africa CDC plans door-to-door searches and scaling up response.
Mental Health Priority for New Health Secretary
New community clinics for mental health in England are welcome, but parity with physical care remains elusive as spending falls and cuts loom.
Ex-bus driver: 'We're treated like machines' amid fatigue
A former London bus driver reveals crippling fatigue, 30-minute breaks, and 13-day shifts, urging TfL to address unsafe conditions.
Doctor struck off after botched bowel-stomach surgery
A locum surgeon at Royal Oldham Hospital was struck off after a botched operation left a patient in uncontrollable pain, with his bowel wrongly connected to his stomach.
Overcrowded Prisons: Who Is Really to Blame?
Prison population doubled since 1993 despite crime falling 75%, as Andy Burnham proposes early release for women and IPP reforms. Experts blame punitive sentencing.
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