The Labour government is considering reducing financial penalties for Universal Credit claimants who miss job centre meetings. Explore the potential impact on the welfare system and the political debate.
A British woman reveals why she's flying to China for medical tests, frustrated by NHS delays despite contributing £54,000 in National Insurance. Discover her story.
New Cancer Research UK survey reveals why people delay checking cancer signs. Learn the 8 key symptoms to flag to your GP and why early detection is crucial.
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain calls for end to ministerial board appointments as corporation faces parliamentary scrutiny over editorial standards and trust.
A Cancer Research UK survey reveals over half of Brits delay cancer checks due to GP access fears. Learn the symptoms and why early diagnosis saves lives.
Damning survey shows 53% avoid contacting GP about potential cancer symptoms due to appointment fears. Early diagnosis crucial for survival rates.
Over a third of GPs consider industrial action against new online consultation mandates, risking further disruption to NHS services amid ongoing doctor strikes.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirms BBC charter review will examine political board appointments amid staff concerns over impartiality. Read the latest developments.
NHS leaders issue public guidance as resident doctors begin a five-day strike across England. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise. Emergency services remain available.
PM Keir Starmer apologises for an 'unfortunate error' in signing off on a Labour donor's appointment to a football regulator role. Read the full details and the ethics adviser's response.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a formal rebuke for involvement in a controversial football regulator appointment, despite a prior recusal agreement. Discover the details of this political scandal.
PM Keir Starmer expresses 'sincere regret' after confirming support for football regulator chair, despite recusal. Read the full details on the ethics breach.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey demands the government remove Tory appointee Robbie Gibb from the BBC board to protect the broadcaster's independence from political attacks by Trump and Farage.
The NHS is launching a groundbreaking trial of a new smartphone app that could dramatically reduce hospital waiting times and save millions by cutting missed appointments across England.
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy faces fresh controversy after selecting Labour donor Alex Thomas as chair of English football's new independent regulator, raising questions about political influence in sports governance.
Exclusive analysis reveals England has lost nearly 1,000 full-time GPs since 2019, creating unprecedented pressure on primary care services and leaving patients struggling to secure appointments.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils bold plan to clear NHS backlog with 40,000 extra weekly appointments funded by clamping down on non-dom tax loopholes in major pre-election pledge.
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
The Australian Labor government confronts explosive allegations of concealing a report that reveals questionable appointment practices, sparking opposition fury and transparency concerns.
British patients are struggling to secure GP appointments as doctors warn the current 8am phone rush system is failing. New data reveals millions face weeks-long waits while GPs consider drastic action.
Exclusive investigation reveals how digital booking systems are causing chaos in GP surgeries, with vulnerable patients struggling to secure face-to-face consultations amid the NHS's technological transformation.
Donald Trump's return to the White House faces immediate challenges as legal battles intensify and key administration positions remain unfilled, creating unprecedented uncertainty in Washington.
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood becomes Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in Keir Starmer's new government, marking a historic appointment in UK politics.
Chelsea Football Club continues its executive reshuffle with the appointment of their fifth sporting director, securing a key recruitment expert from Premier League rivals in a bold strategic move.
Chelsea's ownership group continues their strategic recruitment drive with the appointment of former Brighton technical director Sam Jewell to their sister club Strasbourg, marking another key acquisition from the Seagulls' renowned talent factory.
Conservative donor Andrew King has been denied a peerage after failing vetting procedures, raising questions about political appointments and transparency in the honours system.
Sir Keir Starmer assembles his senior ministerial team with Rachel Reeves becoming Britain's first female Chancellor, while key roles go to Angela Rayner, David Lammy and Yvette Cooper.
Ex-Aviva CEO David Barral appointed as permanent chair of UK Infrastructure Bank, bringing decades of financial expertise to drive national infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Shocking new data reveals thousands of Scottish patients are enduring waits of over two years for outpatient appointments, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Scotland's NHS.
The House of Lords faces mounting pressure for fundamental reform as critics question its composition and effectiveness in modern British democracy. Discover why experts are demanding change.