Christmas Eve travel hit by train shortages and M27 closure
Great Western Railway services disrupted and M27 closed for days, as RAC warns of 4.2 million car trips. Get the latest festive travel advice and diversion routes here.
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Nottingham to Cardiff trains cancelled all day
CrossCountry services between Nottingham and Cardiff Central are cancelled all day on 22 Dec due to staff shortages, disrupting Christmas travel. Find alternative route info here.
Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Cancer patient left in agony at under-fire NHS trust
A cancer patient describes being left in excruciating pain for hours after surgery at Salford Royal Hospital, part of a trust criticised by the CQC for severe staff shortages. Share your experience.
ATO Call Centre Crisis: Staff Conditions Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking working conditions at outsourced ATO call centres, with 125% staff turnover and major service quality concerns. Discover the full story.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
Rail staff hero discharged after Huntingdon stabbing
LNER staff member Samir Zitouni, credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing, has been discharged from hospital. Read his incredible story of bravery and recovery.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Dr Amir Khan's prescription to save the NHS
GP and TV star Dr Amir Khan reveals his medically-proven plan to rescue the struggling NHS, addressing waiting lists, staff shortages and patient care in exclusive interview.
Prison staff save murderer despite DNR order
In a dramatic prison incident, HMP staff ignored a controversial 'do not resuscitate' instruction to revive a murderer who took his daughter's life, raising profound ethical questions about medical care for the most despised inmates.
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
Kentucky trooper saves nurses from hospital gunman
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the moment a quick-thinking Kentucky state trooper neutralised a gunman who opened fire in a hospital, saving multiple nurses from certain harm.
US Flight Chaos: Controller Shortage Sparks Delays
Critical staff shortages among US air traffic controllers are causing widespread flight disruptions, with the FAA facing mounting pressure to address the crisis affecting thousands of travellers daily.
NHS Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
NHS Winter Crisis: Hospitals Battle Covid and Flu Surge
The NHS is battling its worst winter crisis in years with soaring Covid and flu admissions, emergency care delays, and critical staff shortages pushing hospitals to breaking point across England.
White House Staff Crisis: Democratic Turnover Timeline
Exclusive analysis reveals staggering timeline of White House departures under Democratic presidents, exposing deeper challenges in maintaining stable governance and policy continuity.
NHS patient safety crisis warning from senior doctors
The Royal College of Physicians sounds alarm as NHS faces 'perfect storm' of staff shortages and overwhelming demand, putting patient care at serious risk across UK hospitals.
NHS Crisis: 3 in 5 Doctors Fear for Patient Safety
Shocking BMA survey reveals majority of doctors believe patient safety is compromised due to overcrowded hospitals and staff shortages across the NHS
Channel 4 exposes NHS A&E staff crisis in shocking doc
An eye-opening Channel 4 documentary reveals the severe staffing crisis plaguing A&E departments as dedicated NHS workers battle overwhelming pressures and emotional challenges.
Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens as Israel Delays Vital Convoys
Critical shortages of food, water and medical supplies grip Gaza as humanitarian agencies report Israeli authorities are systematically delaying and restricting aid deliveries, creating catastrophic conditions for civilians.
NHS Blame Culture: The Hidden Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving staff to breaking point and compromising patient care across Britain.
Aid trucks enter Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens
Critical humanitarian assistance finally enters Gaza through Rafah crossing amid escalating conflict and dire shortages of essential supplies.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Londoners' trust in NHS plummets amid healthcare concerns
Exclusive research reveals Londoners are losing confidence in the NHS, with growing concerns about waiting times, staff shortages and mental health services.
NHS staff face sack for downplaying Hamas atrocities - poll
Explosive new research shows significant numbers of NHS medical staff hold concerning views about Hamas's October 7th attacks, with majority of British public supporting dismissal for those who deny atrocities.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
University staff threaten strikes over pay dispute
British universities are bracing for potential staff strikes and mass resignations as a bitter pay dispute intensifies, with academics reporting they're forced to use food banks amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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