New ONS Study Launched to Collect 'Robust' Winter COVID Data
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new ONS study to understand the changes in COVID-19 in the winter months and lower the burden of the NHS.
US Medical Workers Respond To Delayed Contract Agreement By Launching Biggest Strike Yet
A reported 75,000 staff who work under Kaiser Permanente have united in a huge strike action, impacting nearly 13 million patients in a call for better wages and working hours.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Proposes Gradual and Annual Increase to Smoking Age
The proposal was first introduced by former Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan during former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's term.
Corporate Manslaughter Probe Into UK Child Killer Hospital
UK police on Wednesday said they were carrying out a corporate manslaughter investigation at the hospital where a neo-natal nurse killed seven new-born babies in her care and tried to murder six others.
Health Secretary Steve Barclay Ends 'Wokery' in the NHS and Bans Trans Women From Female-Only Wards
The news was welcomed by women's rights and anti-woke campaigners alike – while a spokesperson from the LGBT charity Stonewall said that the proposals are an attempt by the secretary of state to "look busy".
Tube Strikes Called Off 12 Hours Before Action
Tube strikes that would see millions of passengers in chaos have been cancelled after an agreement that saved 200 jobs was made between TfL and RMT Union.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
NHS Strike Row Intensifies as BMA Threatens to Withdraw Emergency Cover
NHS is caught in the crossfire of a bitter dispute between the NHS leadership and the BMA. The contention arose after the NHS accused the BMA of leveraging a threat to withdraw "voluntary" emergency cover unless hospitals cancelled planned surgeries.
NHS Abandon Strike After Coach Crash Kills 2
The NHS abandoned their double strike to see to an accident that involved an overturned coach, 50 teens in hospital and two passengers deceased.
Major Cybersecurity Breach at Johnson Controls Sparks National Security Concerns
Johnson Controls, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, formerly founded in Milwaukee, experienced a significant cybersecurity incident suspected to be ransomware, with details undisclosed.
Weight-Loss Drugs Under Scrutiny Over Reports Of Suicidal Thoughts
Weight loss drugs are not magic pills. Like so many other drugs, they too have side effects.
Minister of State Helen Whately Addresses the Challenges in the British Healthcare System
Whately shed light on the prevailing tendency to focus on acute hospital performance, A&E waits and discharge into social care during media rounds, neglecting the broader perspective of healthcare.
New Research Reveals Smoking's Graver Threat During Pregnancy and Questions Caffeine Guidelines
Contrary to established guidelines from the NHS suggesting limitations on caffeine consumption for pregnant women, the study found no evidence linking above-average caffeine intake to pre-term birth or smaller babies.
Sick Leave In UK Hits 15-year High: Study
Sick leave in the UK has hit its highest rate in 15 years and is well above pre-pandemic levels, a study showed Tuesday.
Impact of NHS Strikes in England: Over 1 Million Appointments and Operations Rescheduled
Over the past 10 months, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been grappling with a series of strikes by consultants and junior doctors, which have caused significant disruptions to patient care.
Groundbreaking Research Enhances Cataract Surgery with Computational Eye Models
In a study published in the Journal of Cataracts & Refractive Surgery, researchers have harnessed the power of computational eye models to revolutionise the way cataract patients and surgeons approach corrective lens choices.
Tower Hamlets Covered In 6ft Piles Of Rubbish Due To Strike
The East End has become swamped with bin bags after Unite union workers increased their strike for better pay to conquer the current cost-of-living crisis.
NHS Working Group Launched for Life-Threatening Heart Condition Aortic Dissection
An NHS working group of experts and charities are tasked to find out ways to improve the lives of people suffering from life-threatening heart condition aortic dissection in six months.
Hard-To-Treat Cancers Get £2 Million AI Cancer Research Funding From the UK Government
A two-day event selected four cancer research teams from the leading UK researchers to speed up treatment in hard-to-treat cancers using cutting-edge technology like AI.
Doctors In England Step Up Strike Action Over Pay
Hospital chiefs on Wednesday warned of danger to patient safety from the latest doctors strike, the first time consultants and junior doctors in England have walked out at the same time.
Stoptober Could Save Thousands Of Smokers £2,000 A Year
New data shows that five million adults still smoke in the UK, while the government is working towards their ambition to have a 'Smokefree' society by 2030.
Sir Keir Starmer's Meeting With Macron Sparks Debate Over UK-EU Relations and Brexit Demands
The meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron, scheduled for Tuesday, is expected to revolve around the post-Brexit landscape and the potential for renegotiations with the EU.
Government Proposes Strike Laws As NHS Staff Continue Demands For Fair Pay And Working Conditions
The ongoing dispute between NHS staff in England and the government has taken a new turn as the health secretary, Steve Barclay, accused healthcare professionals of planning "politically timed" industrial action.
NHS Plan Historic Double Strike As Workers Continue Call For Better Wages And Fairer Work Hours
After several NHS workers rejected the government's pay rise offer, the industrial strike action has reached new levels, with many NHS workers criticising the government for repeatedly failing to meet their demands.
UK visa application fees to see 20% increase across wide range of categories
The decision to raise visa fees follows an announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in July, stating that fees and health surcharges for visa applicants would increase significantly, with the goal of raising over £1 billion.
New BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant 'Pirola' raises global concerns
In the UK, Pirola has been linked to an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, where 28 individuals have been infected.
Why is Singapore's birth rate so low?
Singapore, one of the most expensive countries to live in, hit a record-low birth rate in 2022 after years of consistent decline, and the government introduced new benefits to couples who are starting families.
Woman dies following 'life-threatening' outbreak of botulism in France
At least 12 people have also been hospitalised and are believed to have contracted botulism after eating sardines at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux.
Government invests £200 million to strengthen NHS ahead of challenging winter
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Steve Barclay and NHS leaders will collaborate to ease healthcare pressures during the demanding winter season, emphasising early planning and funding.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.