More than ten thousand people feared dead as devastating floods sweep through Libya
According to local authorities, whole neighbourhoods are believed to have been completely washed away by the catastrophic flooding.
M5 closed after pedestrian collides with HGV
A man has died after he walked into the path of a lorry on the M5, the fast road which is notorious for fatal accidents and heavy traffic.
NHS and ACE harness AI to predict long-stay patients and improve hospital outcomes
Prolonged hospital stays carry risks like higher mortality, readmission chances and physical decline, especially in the elderly, prompting ACE and the NHS AI Lab to pioneer an AI tool to identify at-risk patients.
NHS rolls out weight-loss jabs for limited population
The UK National Health Service (NHS) has begun prescribing the weight loss drug Wegovy to a limited number of people who fulfil certain criteria.
Access to veteran-specific supported housing and health care services at an all-time high
Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.
Ministers collaborate to encourage veterans' self-declaration for specialised healthcare
Ministers Mercer and Barclay are promoting veterans' specialised healthcare pathways in England, urging ex-service personnel to declare as veterans for tailored physical and mental health support through NHS England programmes.
New studies reveal that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of heart disease
Experts are now warning that ultra-processed foods should be a "wake-up call" on health to governments after the startling results were presented.
UK government boost the VCSE sector with £10 million suicide prevention fund
The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.
Travel warning: Turkey hit with rapidly spreading serious illness
The origin of this disease in Turkey is yet to be confirmed.
How we can build bridges between the NHS Federated Data Platform and the public
Dr Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian, emphasised transparent communication and trust-building in the NHS Federated Data Platform, urging public engagement to prevent setbacks and ensure progress.
NHS improves stroke treatment rates with AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring
A new report provides valuable insights into how NHS Hospitals are using an AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring for stroke care and treatment.
G20 Health Ministers' meeting sees Britain pledge £210 million to tackle AMR
The UK pledges £210 million for the global AMR fight at G20, with the investment aimed to be used to upgrade labs, train workforce, and improve genome sequencing.
UK's long-term sick pile pressure on economy
The number of people not working in t.he UK due to chronic illnesses has soared since the pandemic, putting pressure on the British economy, analysts said on Tuesday.
UK Government commits £250 million to enhance NHS hospital capacity for urgent care
As part of the urgent care recovery plan, the UK allocates £250 million to NHS hospitals, creating 900 beds for faster treatment and cutting waiting lists.
What does the 2030 ICE ban mean for the automotive industry and UK drivers?
The historic 2030 ICE ban will see the UK en route to be the quickest G7 nation to decarbonise cars and vans and expedite a greener transport future.
CMA Clears UnitedHealth Group's £1.2 billion acquisition of EMIS following thorough investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally approved UnitedHealth's £1.2 billion takeover of EMIS, citing no competition concerns, fostering collaborative healthcare technology advancements.
UN Secretary-General's message urges progress towards nuclear disarmament
The UN Secretary-General's message to the seventy-eighth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima has urged the international community to recommit to nuclear disarmament.
Why are so many NHS workers moving to Australia?
NHS staff continue to strike in the UK, while thousands leave for better working conditions in Australia.
British government announces £13 million in funding for healthcare before AI Safety Summit
Ahead of Britain hosting the first AI Safety Summit this year, healthcare is set to be modernised with £13 million in funding handed to research projects.
Landmark judgment upholds CMA's battle against unethical Pharmaceutical pricing practices
Competition Appeal Tribunal upholds CMA's verdict against Advanz Pharma for exorbitant pricing of liothyronine tablets, imposing £84M fine, marking a pivotal victory against pharmaceutical exploitation.
UK invests £33 million in green respiratory inhalers manufacturing to boost economy and create jobs
The UK invests £33 million in Kindeva Drug Delivery for green inhalers, creating jobs and boosting life sciences manufacturing.
WHO declares that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives
WHO and UNICEF encourage businesses to allow breastfeeding mothers in the workplace while new mothers speak out about the pressure to breastfeed.
WHO calls for bans on tobacco and vape products
The Netherlands have become the fourth country in the world to ban the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Britain moves closer to a resilient social care workforce with £600 million funding
The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.
UK households struggling with food access and prices may lead to soaring obesity rates
UK MPs' report reveals one out of five households struggle with food access, leading to obesity concerns. Calls for action on affordability and nutrition.
Massive progress in Hepatitis C elimination in England thanks to NHS efforts
UKHSA data shows significant progress in England's fight against hepatitis C, with 45 per cent fewer cases in 2022. NHS efforts and improved treatments drive elimination efforts.
Health and Social Care Committee urges urgent action to tackle declining vaccination rates
UK's Health and Social Care Committee calls for urgent action to tackle declining vaccination rates and reform clinical trials.
Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer
With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.
Green Prescribing could address the mental health pandemic in Brits
A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression.
Government's climate policies must be implemented 'proportionately and pragmatically' – Sunak
The current government climate strategy outlines policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.