The NHS is introducing a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children in the UK, aiming to drastically reduce severe cases and prevent tragic deaths from the common virus.
The NHS has launched a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for children. This guide explains the symptoms, vaccine availability, and what parents need to know about the new routine immunisation.
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
Exclusive: A teenage girl who stabbed two teachers at a Welsh secondary school had been referred to the government's anti-extremism programme, Prevent, raising serious questions about its effectiveness in cases of non-ideological violence.
A 13-year-old schoolgirl, radicalised by neo-Nazi ideology and obsessed with Adolf Hitler, launched a frenzied knife attack on two teachers. The incident has raised serious questions about the Prevent anti-terror programme and school safeguarding.
NHS England deploys a unique team of 'people experts' to hospitals in South London to manage severe winter pressures, patient flow, and staff welfare during a major incident.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
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.
The UK Government unveils a major £3 billion investment to rebuild and refurbish over 150 dilapidated schools across England, tackling the RAAC concrete crisis and creating a jobs boom in the construction sector.
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog issues a stern warning to Iran, demanding urgent cooperation as concerns grow over its escalating nuclear programme and undeclared sites.
The family lawyer of murdered British student Meredith Kercher has condemned Amanda Knox's 'cruel' and 'unjust' participation in a new television programme, accusing her of profiting from the tragedy.
The NHS is rolling out a revolutionary digital health programme, Oviva, to help thousands of patients in England put Type 2 diabetes into remission through structured weight loss support, slashing long-term healthcare costs.
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.
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.
Labour's new Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced tough questions on BBC Radio 4's Today programme about a potential £20bn shortfall in the party's spending commitments, as host Nick Robinson pressed for clarity on funding sources.
The BBC has issued an apology and edited its flagship Today programme after Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick was labelled 'xenophobic' in a Mail on Sunday article.
Frontline NHS workers face escalating violence as record A&E waits push patients to the brink, with shocking reports of gun threats and physical assaults.
Longtime viewers of the beloved children's programme Blue Peter are up in arms after producers made drastic changes to the show's classic 'breaker' segment, sparking debate about modernising TV traditions.
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
Parents express fury as Netflix's new series 'Adolescence' allegedly promotes harmful themes to teenage boys, prompting calls for intervention via the Prevent programme.
Thousands of NHS doctors are considering leaving the UK for better pay abroad, as the BMA warns of a staffing catastrophe unless the government addresses their demands.
A desperate patient shares her agonising two-year wait for NHS surgery, revealing the human cost of growing healthcare delays.
Qantas has announced major changes to its Frequent Flyer programme, affecting how points are earned and redeemed. Here's how the updates could impact your travel plans.
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.