UnitedHealth sued over nursing home deaths
Three wrongful death lawsuits allege UnitedHealth's cost-cutting tactics in nursing homes endangered elderly residents. Whistleblowers claim pressure to reduce hospitalisations led to fatal delays.
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Vera Weisfeld, retail pioneer and OBE, dies at 87
Vera Weisfeld OBE, co-founder of the iconic What Every Woman Wants fashion chain, has died aged 87. The retail pioneer transformed UK high streets, making fashion affordable for millions. Read her remarkable story.
International nurse recruitment to UK crashes by 50%
A dramatic 50% fall in international nurses coming to the UK is sounding alarm bells for the NHS. Experts warn visa crackdowns will deepen staff shortages and threaten patient safety.
Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%
New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.
Australian Radio Pioneer Nadya Anderson Dies Aged 73
Australian radio pioneer and artist Nadya Anderson has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. A key figure at Melbourne's 3RRR, she championed women on air and later forged a successful sculpture career. Read the full tribute.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, who founded the University of Reading's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his lasting legacy in design education.
BBC and LBC radio presenter Brian Hayes dies aged 87
Veteran broadcaster Brian Hayes, credited with shaping the modern phone-in, has died. Tributes pour in for the BBC and LBC legend. Read more about his pioneering career.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at 93. Discover his remarkable medical legacy.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage
Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.
Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
Trump administration declassifies nursing as 'professional'
Trump signs bill excluding nursing from 'professional degree' status, slashing student loan access. Critics warn this threatens patient care and exacerbates NHS staff shortages. Read the full analysis.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks funding crisis
Nursing organisations warn that excluding nursing as a 'professional degree' under Trump's new bill threatens patient care by limiting student funding. Learn how this impacts the NHS.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New government immigration proposals could trigger an exodus of up to 50,000 nurses from the NHS, deepening the healthcare workforce crisis and threatening patient safety.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick
A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.
Bosnia nursing home fire: Multiple deaths in devastating blaze
A horrific fire has torn through a Bosnian nursing home, claiming multiple elderly lives as emergency services battle the inferno in Gornja Vrućica.
Nurse struck off for selling sex videos in uniform
A Manchester NHS nurse has been removed from the nursing register after admitting to selling explicit content online while wearing her uniform, sparking serious professional misconduct hearings.
Trump endorses in NYC mayor race amid Cuomo scandals
Former President Donald Trump makes surprise intervention in New York City politics while Governor Andrew Cuomo battles dual crises of nursing home scandal and sexual harassment allegations.
Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Jean Finlayson: BBC's Pioneering Female Reporter Dies at 95
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering Scottish journalist who became one of the BBC's first female television reporters and inspired generations of women in broadcasting.
DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer
The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.
Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Nurse struck off for slapping resident and biting colleague
A Manchester care home nurse has been removed from the profession after a shocking incident where she assaulted a vulnerable resident and attacked a colleague who tried to intervene.
Kentucky trooper saves nurses from hospital gunman
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the moment a quick-thinking Kentucky state trooper neutralised a gunman who opened fire in a hospital, saving multiple nurses from certain harm.
Tech pioneer Steward Brand's tugboat home raided by police
Steward Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, faces investigation as authorities execute surprise raid on his iconic historic tugboat residence in San Francisco Bay.
Sydney aged care manager accused of drugging residents
A Sydney aged care facility manager faces serious charges after allegedly administering sedatives to elderly residents without medical authorisation, raising concerns about vulnerable care standards.
Trump Jr clashes with NYC politician over Cuomo's COVID legacy
Donald Trump Jr launches scathing attack on New York politics during fiery exchange with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 response and nursing home scandal.
Soft Cell's Dave Ball, Synth Pioneer, Dies at 67
Remembering Dave Ball, the pioneering synth musician who co-created Soft Cell's iconic sound and helped define 80s electronic music with timeless hits like 'Tainted Love'.
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