Stroke Specialist Shortage Causes Preventable Deaths
A critical lack of stroke consultants in the NHS is leading to thousands of preventable deaths and serious disabilities, senior medics warn. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
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Stroke specialist shortage causing avoidable deaths
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to thousands of avoidable deaths and severe disabilities each year due to delayed treatment, senior doctors warn. Read the full investigation.
NHS Stroke Specialist Shortage Kills and Disables Thousands
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants leads to fatal delays in clot-busting treatment, causing avoidable deaths and severe disability for thousands of patients annually. Urgent action is needed.
Surgeon faces £50 fine after saving woman's life
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Honda pauses Japan and China production over chip shortage
Honda Motor suspends operations at key plants in Japan and China due to persistent semiconductor shortages, impacting its global sales forecast and profits. Read the full story.
Probe: Iowa district relied on flawed consultant vetting
An investigation reveals an Iowa school district 'reasonably relied' on a consultant whose flawed vetting missed a forged transcript and immigration status of a superintendent now facing federal charges. Discover the full story.
British woman killed in Patagonia snowstorm
Tributes pour in for Victoria Bond, a PR consultant from Cornwall, who died in a freak snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia. Her friend remembers her as a 'star'.
NHS Doctors' Strike: A Clash of Perspectives
Retired consultant backs junior doctors' strike over decades of poor pay, while a serving paediatric consultant voices dissent. Explore the deep divide within the NHS.
Trump PR Consultant Wanted for London Assault Questioning
Melissa Rein Lively, potential Trump press secretary, faces UK police investigation over alleged racist attack on family. First US sighting since incident.
Australian car service delays hit six months amid mechanic crisis
Australian drivers are experiencing unprecedented waiting times for essential car servicing, with some facing six-month delays as the nation's mechanic shortage reaches crisis levels.
US retailers battle worsening coin shortage crisis
American retailers including Giant Eagle and Sheetz are implementing creative solutions as a nationwide coin shortage forces changes to cash transactions.
Consultant jailed for Baby Reindeer-style stalking campaign
A compulsive stalker who tormented his personal assistant with 1,500 messages has been sentenced to prison in a case bearing chilling similarities to Netflix's Baby Reindeer drama.
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.
Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague
In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.
NHS consultant jailed for Dubai lockdown party flight
A senior NHS anaesthetics consultant has been sentenced to prison after flying from Dubai to attend an illegal lockdown party in one of Britain's most shocking COVID rule breaches.
UK consultant jailed for funding Syrian terrorists
A London-based management consultant has been sentenced to six years in prison for funnelling thousands of pounds to Islamist terrorists in Syria while travelling business class and enjoying luxury hotels.
Penguin Bar Shortage Hits UK Supermarkets
Britain faces a sweet crisis as Penguin bars vanish from supermarket shelves following McVitie's decision to pause production, sparking nationwide disappointment and frantic searches.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
Yellowjackets star in new horror role
Yellowjackets sensation Sophie Thatcher trades wilderness survival for corporate terror in chilling new Prime Video thriller 'The Consultant' opposite Christoph Waltz.
Townsend's dual role: Scotland coach takes Montpellier consultancy
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend sparks controversy by accepting consultancy role with French club just weeks after signing new contract with SRU, raising questions about divided loyalties.
Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans
Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.
NHS brings in 'Jess's Rule' after child's tragic death
The NHS introduces 'Jess's Rule', a major patient safety initiative ensuring direct consultant access for parents, following the preventable death of three-year-old Jessica Crich.
Top Heart Surgeon Guilty of Molesting Staff Members
Renowned consultant cardiac surgeon Habib Khan, 61, has been convicted of a series of sexual assaults against five female colleagues at a Blackpool NHS hospital, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community.
UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage
British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.
Benidorm's Beer Crisis: Bars Run Dry Despite Tourist Boom
Benidorm's legendary bars and pubs are grappling with a severe shortage of beer, wine, and Prosecco this summer, despite a surge in British tourists. Discover the supply chain chaos hitting Spain's costas.
Bluey Toy Shortage Sparks UK Christmas Parent Panic
UK parents face a festive nightmare as the Bluey 'Keepy Uppy' playset sells out nationwide. Discover why this Australian cartoon character has become this year's impossible-to-find Christmas toy.
NHS Crisis: Critical Shortage of Ozempic and Weight-Loss Jabs
Exclusive: Medical experts warn of a deepening postcode lottery and a surge in the illegal black market for weight-loss jabs as NHS England struggles with supply and soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs.
Vast hidden water source found beneath Lake Mead, Nevada
Groundbreaking USGS research reveals a colossal underground water flow hidden beneath the parched Lake Mead, potentially offering a revolutionary new source for the drought-stricken American West.
Taco Bell Plans AI Drive-Thrus for 1000 Locations
Fast-food giant Taco Bell is aggressively expanding its AI-powered drive-thru technology, with plans to install automated voice ordering systems in 1,000 US locations by 2024, signalling a major shift in the restaurant industry's approach to automation an
UK's Dental Deserts: Worst NHS Dentist Shortages Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK's dental care crisis, with millions unable to register with an NHS dentist. Discover the hardest-hit areas and what it means for patients.
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