MPs demand overhaul of victims' compensation scheme
Calls grow for a fundamental review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority as victims report traumatic delays and complex claims processes. Read the full investigation.
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Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Car finance compensation deadline moved to May 2026
Millions of UK drivers could claim up to £700 as the FCA accelerates its car finance compensation scheme. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim for free.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Mum awarded £35k after pneumonia jab injury
Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.
Cambridge surgeon cleared in NHS stroke claim case
A University of Cambridge professor has been cleared of dishonesty after being accused of exaggerating disabilities in a £1m NHS compensation claim following a stroke. Discover the full story.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Pregnancy Drug Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Exclusive investigation reveals how Primodos victims continue fighting for compensation and recognition after pregnancy test drug caused devastating birth defects.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
Claim Cash for Delayed Trains - Your Rights Revealed
Discover how UK train passengers can turn travel frustration into financial compensation. Learn the secret rules rail companies don't advertise and claim what you're owed for delays and cancellations.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Trump blocks mandatory airline delay compensation
Exclusive: The Trump administration moves to block mandatory compensation for airline passengers facing lengthy delays, sparking outrage among consumer rights advocates.
NHS COVID vaccine fraud: £40m stolen in compensation scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs exploited NHS COVID vaccine schemes, stealing up to £40 million through fraudulent claims while legitimate victims struggle for compensation.
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.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
Blood scandal victims demand compensation rule changes
Victims of the NHS infected blood scandal demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves overhaul compensation rules that could cost them millions in lost payments and tax liabilities.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
Government delays HIV blood scandal compensation
Exclusive: Cabinet Office faces mounting criticism as HIV and hepatitis victims continue waiting for compensation amid ongoing public inquiry revelations.
NHS surgeon wins £200k over weight loss op dispute
Renowned bariatric surgeon wins landmark employment tribunal case against NHS trust following career-ending dispute over surgical complications and patient safety concerns.
NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
NHS Bureaucracy Exposed: Managers Outnumber Frontline Staff
An NHS doctor's viral revelation exposes staggering bureaucracy as managers outnumber frontline staff, sparking outrage over wasted resources and patient care neglect.
NHS staff fury over parking charge increases
NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.
Father's NHS legal fight after toddler's sepsis death
A grieving father takes the NHS to court after his 18-month-old daughter dies from sepsis, claiming missed opportunities to save her life could have prevented the tragedy.
NHS £2.6bn Crisis Over Soaring Childbirth Negligence Claims
A shocking National Audit Office report reveals maternity failures now account for half of all NHS clinical negligence claims, creating a financial timebomb for Britain's health service.
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