Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a stark travel warning for Cape Verde, urging Britons to exercise extreme caution due to a significant increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, including…

Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has declared a critical incident, citing "significant pressures" that are severely impacting patient care and leading to prolonged waiting times across its services. The declaration…

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance

In a landmark decision with profound implications for transgender rights and public facilities, the High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought against the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC)…

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

An NHS doctor who illicitly sold stolen personal protective equipment (PPE) on eBay during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic has been permanently removed from the medical register, a decision…

Brain stimulating test makes people ‘less selfish’

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Zurich, scientists have unveiled a remarkable method to temporarily reduce selfishness in individuals by precisely stimulating two key areas of the…

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Frances’s world imploded on a seemingly ordinary morning at work with a single phone call from the police. Her husband, Andrew, a solicitor entrusted with the financial affairs of vulnerable…

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans

Government plans unveiled this week propose a significant expansion of smoking and vaping bans, aiming to create healthier environments for children and vulnerable individuals across England. The proposed legislation, currently…

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff across England and Wales are set to receive a 3.3% pay increase for the upcoming financial year, a decision announced by the government that impacts approximately 1.5 million…

What to know about bowel cancer and how to spot it

The recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 from bowel cancer serves as a stark reminder of the importance of understanding this disease, its…

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years

The hospital waiting list in England has dropped to its lowest level in nearly three years, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to tackle the pandemic-induced backlog. At the…