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NHS is 'broken' says Labour's Wes Streeting

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering assessment of the NHS, branding it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to prioritise patient care and efficiency if Labour wins the next election.

NHS Strike Escalation Threat Over Outsourcing Plans

Exclusive: The UK government faces imminent NHS strike escalation as unions vow to combat plans replacing striking staff with outsourced workers, potentially prolonging the largest walkout in health service history.

Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.

NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low

Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.

NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help

A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.

Gorka Marquez Relieved to Be Leaving Strictly Come Dancing

Exclusive: Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez reveals his relief at leaving the BBC show after eight glittering years, citing the intense pressure and recent behind-the-scenes controversies as key factors in his decision.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face Record 18-Month Waiting Times

A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row

The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.

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