Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a sharp, unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims, signalling fresh economic turbulence driven by the Omicron variant.
Fed up with packed beaches and rising prices, UK holidaymakers are swapping European hotspots for far-flung destinations like Thailand, Mexico, and the Maldives. Discover the new travel trend.
New UK research shows COVID-19 causes significant vascular damage in women, equivalent to two decades of ageing. Experts warn of long-term cardiovascular risks.
Exclusive: New data reveals a sharp rise in UK COVID-19 hospital admissions and cases, driven by the FLiRT variants, putting fresh strain on NHS services ahead of winter.
Health leaders issue urgent warning as latest Covid wave fuels a sharp rise in hospitalisations, with new variants and waning immunity creating a perfect storm for the NHS this summer.
In a stunning political revelation, Steve Bannon admits to a covert social media operation masterminded by California Governor Gavin Newsom, designed to troll and undermine Donald Trump, exposing the dark arts of digital campaigning.
Exclusive analysis of the 2024 GCSE results reveals a continued fall in top grades across England as grading aligns with 2019 standards, with significant regional disparities and a growing attainment gap.
Groundbreaking French research uncovers how SARS-CoV-2 attacks blood vessels, causing long-term vascular complications and persistent symptoms in recovered patients.
An explosive investigation reveals how pharmaceutical giant Novartis leveraged a WHO-led initiative to push its expensive cancer drug in Nigeria and Kenya, raising serious ethical concerns about Big Pharma's role in public health.
Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.
Exclusive: The father of the gunman in the Atlanta CDC shooting reveals his belief that the Covid-19 vaccine triggered a catastrophic mental health crisis, leading to the 2025 attack.
A mother's harrowing story of a rare Covid side effect that caused psychosis, memory loss, and vivid hallucinations, and her long road to recovery with the NHS.
Scientists are now tracking the next global pandemic by analysing wastewater from aeroplane toilets, a breakthrough in early detection of superbugs and viruses.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance, aligning with the CDC, stating that healthy children may no longer need routine COVID-19 vaccinations.
Scientists uncover alarming evidence that COVID-19 could trigger premature brain aging, raising concerns about long-term cognitive effects.
Beloved TV presenter John Craven shares his personal struggle with Covid-19 and the lingering symptoms that changed his life.
Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.
Australia's Qantas Airways has been slapped with a hefty fine after misleading passengers over COVID-19 refunds. Here's the full story.
Australia's Federal Court has ordered Qantas to pay a record penalty for unlawfully terminating nearly 1,700 ground staff during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Australia's Federal Court has fined Qantas a staggering £90m for unlawfully terminating ground staff during the pandemic, following a union-led legal challenge.
Australia's flagship airline Qantas has been ordered to pay a staggering £90 million penalty after unlawfully terminating 1,700 ground staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
Experts warn that older individuals must take immediate steps to protect their health as colder months approach, with flu and COVID posing significant threats.
Former US President Donald Trump makes controversial remarks about vaccines and the NIH, reigniting debates on public health and political rhetoric.
Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent attack on an officer during a COVID-19 enforcement patrol in Epping. The suspect fled the scene, leaving the officer injured.
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after attacking a 71-year-old woman in Epping, Essex, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The shocking incident left the victim with severe injuries.