GP waiting times soar with 300k more facing month delays
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp rise in patients waiting over a month for a GP appointment since Labour took office. Read the full analysis and the political fallout.
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NHS Venlafaxine Warning: Side Effects Needing Urgent Call
The NHS urges those on antidepressant venlafaxine to watch for serious side effects like yellow skin, irregular heartbeat, and suicidal thoughts. Know when to call 111 or your GP.
GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Mass GP Practice Closures Warning Within Five Years
A leading medical accountant warns of mass GP surgery closures within five years unless funding and business models are urgently overhauled. Discover the crisis facing primary care.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Doctor suspended after drink-driving crash at school
A Leeds GP has been suspended for six months after admitting she 'could have killed someone' by driving drunk and crashing outside a school. Read the full tribunal details.
Small daily tea change can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP
An NHS GP explains how a tiny tweak to your daily tea habit, alongside other sustainable lifestyle swaps, can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve long-term health.
2025's Most Delayed Airlines Revealed: Ryanair Leads
A new report reveals the world's most delayed airlines for 2025. Ryanair had the highest percentage of late flights, contributing to a staggering collective wait of 161 years for passengers globally.
US holiday travel sparks major airport delays and FAA restrictions
The FAA imposes traffic restrictions at 21 major US airports, causing delays up to two hours on one of the busiest travel days. Over 122 million Americans are expected to travel this season. Plan ahead and check your flight status.
Christmas Travel Chaos: UK Hit by Airport Delays & Gridlock
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
Royal Mail Christmas Delays Hit 92 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail warns of Christmas delivery delays in 92 postcodes due to staff illness. Check the full list to see if your area is affected. Last posting dates revealed.
French IT issues cause hour-long Dover delays for Christmas getaway
Ferry passengers face hour-long queues at Dover as French border IT systems fail, disrupting the UK's busiest Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Royal Mail warns 47 postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
Christmas 2025 travel chaos: Delays and disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
NHS Christmas Back Pain Guidance as GP Surgeries Close
The NHS has issued crucial advice for managing back pain over the festive period when GP access is limited. Learn the warning signs and when to seek urgent help.
GP Online Booking Hailed as 'Streets Ahead' of Old System
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Expert tips to survive worsening UK flight delays
Flight delays are worsening across the UK. Discover travel expert Peter Greenberg's essential tips for making long airport waits bearable, from portable chargers to a change of clothes.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet its recovery plan targets, with millions still facing long waits for scans and treatment. Discover the full story.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Patients Face Dangerous Delays
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients face devastating delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some waiting months for vital care as services struggle under immense pressure.
UPS Plane Crash Causes Major UK Shipping Delays
A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
US Shutdown Threat: Airport Delays and Staffing Crisis
Exclusive: Former TSA chief Sean Duffy warns of catastrophic airport delays and security staffing shortages as US government shutdown deadline approaches, potentially stranding thousands of travellers.
US Government Shutdown Triggers Major Airport Delays
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay, creating travel chaos across major airports.
Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027
Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.
US Flight Chaos Deepens Amid Government Shutdown
American air travel descends into chaos as government shutdown leaves critical aviation positions unfilled, causing massive delays and safety concerns for UK travellers.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
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