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Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.

NHS Trust League Tables Launching in 2025

The NHS is set to undergo a transparency revolution as new performance league tables will rank every trust in England from 2025, revealing critical patient safety risks and care quality variations.

Schoolboy, 13, left unable to breathe in asthma attack

A 13-year-old boy suffered a life-threatening asthma attack during a school PE lesson, leaving him unable to breathe and requiring emergency hospital treatment in a case that's raising serious questions about school medical protocols.

Labour's NHS Reforms: Visionary or Vague?

As the Labour government unveils sweeping NHS reforms, experts and insiders question the lack of a concrete delivery plan. This analysis examines the funding, staffing, and logistical challenges threatening to derail the ambitious health service overhaul.

Weight Loss Jabs: NHS Faces £20 Billion Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the soaring financial and human cost of new obesity drugs. As millions rely on Wegovy and Ozempic, the NHS faces a multi-billion pound dilemma when patients stop treatment and weight returns.

NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts

Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.

Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning

Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.

NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions

Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.

UK homes told to open windows daily in health alert

A stark new warning from the UK Health Security Agency advises all households to ventilate their homes for 10 minutes daily to combat a dangerous build-up of indoor air pollution from cooking, cleaning, and heating.

NHS Hospital League Tables Will "Harm, Not Heal"

A damning new report warns that government plans to rank NHS hospitals in competitive 'league tables' will cripple collaboration, demoralise staff, and ultimately harm patient care across the UK.

NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar

Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.

Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis

The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.

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.

Mum denied asthma meds in NHS during severe attack

A young mother from the UK recounts her harrowing ordeal of being denied her vital asthma medication during a severe attack at a local NHS facility, sparking outrage and calls for reform.

Teen dies after starting new asthma medication

A 13-year-old girl from Northern Ireland tragically passed away just days after being prescribed a new asthma medication. Her devastated family is now demanding answers from health authorities.

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.

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