NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
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Brighton NHS Declares Critical Incident Amid Overwhelming Pressure
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
New official figures reveal the UK economy showed no growth in April, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The stagnant GDP figures raise concerns about the nation's economic recovery and future prospects.
NHS Crisis: Patients Face 2-Week Waits for GP Appointments
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS GP access, with millions waiting over two weeks for appointments and facing a postcode lottery for care. Discover the human impact of the growing healthcare crisis.
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.
FGM Warning: NHS Reports 41% Surge in UK Cases
Exclusive: New NHS figures reveal a dramatic 41% increase in Female Genital Mutilation cases in England. A leading safeguarding expert issues a chilling warning that this is just the 'tip of the iceberg' as thousands of girls remain at risk during the sum
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 Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England
Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.
Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost
Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.
Nottingham NHS Declares Critical Incident Over Overwhelming Demand
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
AI slashes NHS waiting times in major healthcare breakthrough
A major NHS trial using artificial intelligence has dramatically reduced waiting times for hospital care, cutting the wait for some treatments from 14 weeks to just 6. Discover how this UK healthcare breakthrough is transforming patient care.
NHS Fat Cats: Failing Hospital CEOs Outearn Prime Minister
Exclusive investigation reveals hospital bosses at England's worst-performing NHS trusts are receiving staggering salaries and bonuses, with some earning over £200,000 annually despite catastrophic failings in patient care and safety standards.
NHS League Tables Return: Can Star Ratings Revive Healthcare?
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
US Labour Recession Shock: New Figures Reveal Economic Downturn
Exclusive analysis reveals the US is facing a hidden labour recession as new economic data shows a significant downturn in employment figures, raising concerns for the global economy.
NHS Crisis: League Tables Expose UK's Worst Hospitals
Exclusive analysis of NHS performance data uncovers a stark postcode lottery in hospital care across Britain, with several trusts ranking as the worst in the country for key treatment targets and A&E waits.
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 in Crisis: 1.6 Million Patients Stranded Without Care
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches urgent investigation into NHS England after damning report reveals 1.6 million patients stranded without follow-up care. Major overhaul promised.
NHS Hospital League Tables Reveal Best and Worst Performers
Exclusive new data ranks every NHS hospital trust in England. Discover which trusts are leading in patient care and which are facing the biggest challenges in our comprehensive analysis.
NHS Crisis: Worst Performing Hospitals Named and Shamed
Exclusive NHS data reveals the hospitals in England with the longest A&E waits and worst performance figures. See if your local trust is on the critical list.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Day as Labour Pledge Tested
The English Channel saw a dramatic surge with more than 1,000 migrants arriving in small boats on Thursday, marking one of the busiest days of 2024. This comes just as the new Labour government pledged to end the costly use of asylum hotels, putting immed
NHS missed cancer - now I'm terminal says heartbroken mother
Exclusive: Sarah Boyle's devastating story reveals how NHS missed her cancer symptoms, leaving her with a terminal diagnosis and fighting for her family's future.
UK Imposes Mandatory NHS Surcharge on Migrant Workers & Students
Foreign nationals applying for UK visas will now be required to pay a hefty annual NHS surcharge, a new government measure aimed at generating billions for the health service and curbing 'health tourism'.
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.
The Night Agent Tops UK Streaming Charts
Netflix's high-octane thriller 'The Night Agent' has become the UK's most-watched streaming series, dominating the charts and outperforming major global hits from Disney+ and Prime Video in a stunning victory for the streaming giant.
Home Bargains Sells £2.99 Labubu Dupe That's Selling Out
Shoppers are going wild for Home Bargains' £2.99 Labubu figure dupe, a near-identical copy of the £15 collectible that's flying off shelves across the UK.
Sedated Children Flown on Small Planes for NHS Treatments
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.
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.
Wes Streeting: The NHS is 'broken' and needs fundamental reform
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a stark diagnosis of the NHS, labelling it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to save the cherished institution from collapse.
UK Small Boat Arrivals Surge 24% in May
New Home Office figures reveal a dramatic 24% increase in small boat crossings for May 2024, with 882 migrants arriving in a single day amid ongoing political debate over immigration policy.
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