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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Air pollution in the UK is causing earlier onset of long-term illnesses, with some conditions appearing over two years earlier than they would otherwise.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

No cheeseburgers they would go bankrupt': pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus

New school food standards aim to reduce childhood obesity by banning unhealthy options and promoting nutritious meals in schools.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
15 hours ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police probe possible terror-linked items - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police closed Kensington Gardens for a counter-terrorism investigation after discovering discarded items and a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
17 hours ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Over-the-counter pet flea treatments could be banned under new UK rules

Pet owners in the UK may face a ban on purchasing flea treatments for pets to ensure proper usage and protect the environment.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Can you stop malaria crossing borders? One nation's bid to wipe out the disease

The freezer is filled with blue-lidded tubes of cows' blood, ready to be defrosted and used to feed the colony of mosquitoes. Nombuso Princess Bhembe tends the mosquitoes at Eswatini's national insectary, part of the southern African country's push to eliminate malaria.
Coronavirus
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Weeks after TSA chaos in the US, Europe is facing its own airport line problem

The new EU Entry/Exit System is causing significant delays at airports, with waits of 2-3 hours reported for non-EU travelers.
OMG science
fromNature
5 days ago

Viruses allegedly stolen from high-security lab cause stir in Brazil

A researcher was arrested in Brazil for allegedly stealing virus samples from a high-security laboratory, raising concerns in the virology community.
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

The agency said there was no confirmed epidemiological link between the Budmouth cases and the one at Wey Valley, prompting fears the strain is transmitting more widely among young people in Weymouth.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that Donna Ockenden would lead an independent investigation into maternity care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, emphasizing the need for transparency and family involvement.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
#nhs
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban

The Home Office has lifted the ban preventing asylum-seeking doctors from working in the NHS, allowing them to apply for jobs immediately.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

Patients should seek necessary care despite the upcoming six-day strike by resident doctors in England.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban

The Home Office has lifted the ban preventing asylum-seeking doctors from working in the NHS, allowing them to apply for jobs immediately.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets

Ministers are considering restricting over-the-counter flea and tick treatments to prescriptions only, due to environmental contamination concerns.
Medicine
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'If you are eating six smaller meals, you've doubled your sugar attacks. So you've got increased risk of tooth decay' - Measuring the effects of GLP-1s on Irish society

GLP-1 drugs improve obesity treatment but may contribute to body acceptance issues and societal stigma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Government sets aside extra 1bn for victims of UK's infected blood scandal

The government has allocated £1 billion for compensation payments related to the infected blood scandal, which has been described as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.
Healthcare
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
3 days ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills.
London music
#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting domestic abuse claims to secure residency, impacting British partners and raising concerns about the immigration system's integrity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting domestic abuse claims to secure residency, impacting British partners and raising concerns about the immigration system's integrity.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

The findings of an independent review criticized recent mistaken releases as 'simply one symptom of a broken system.' The review was commissioned after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly freed from an Essex prison in October 2025.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

NHS figures show that there were 100 hospital admissions in 2025 linked to spider bites - up from 47 in 2015. Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as 'the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain.'
Public health
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

UK government plans to adopt EU single market rules without parliamentary votes, aiming to lower business costs and streamline regulations.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

U.K. inquiry lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at dance class

One of the most striking conclusions from this inquiry's extensive investigation is the sheer number of missed opportunities over many years to intervene meaningfully, which directly contributed to the failure to avert this disaster. The consequences were catastrophic.
UK news
Healthcare
fromTheregister
4 days ago

NHS pays 46K to prep next Microsoft licensing round

NHS England is investing £46,000 in benchmarking services to prepare for upcoming software licensing negotiations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
#meningitis
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?

The meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 20 confirmed cases, with two fatalities and an ongoing investigation into its unusual occurrence.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak

Health Secretary Wes Streeting commended efforts to combat the meningitis outbreak in Kent and expressed condolences for the two student deaths.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Health officials in the U.K. are combating a meningococcal meningitis outbreak with antibiotics and vaccinations, affecting thousands, especially students.
Coronavirus
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as health bosses warn 'sporadic cases' could be seen around UK

Sporadic meningitis clusters may emerge in the UK due to travel from Kent, but they are expected to be containable.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on meningitis in Kent: we must not take public health systems for granted | Editorial

Public health measures in Kent are effectively managing the meningitis outbreak, with vaccinations and antibiotics limiting its spread.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Man left with serious injuries after falling from plane' at Manchester Airport

The Independent covers critical stories in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

UK clinics may be illegally promoting unregulated peptide therapies with unverified health claims.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Man who talked down hospital bomber says would-be attacker asked for a cuddle

A hospital patient prevented a bombing by showing kindness to the attacker, who later received a lengthy prison sentence for his actions.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers

The UK government plans to grant Environment Agency officers police-style powers including warrant-less searches, asset seizure, and arrest authority to combat fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping.
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Most dangerous spider' in Britain behind rise in hospital admissions

The rise of false widow spiders has led to a significant increase in hospital admissions for spider bites in England.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Health workers call for Palantir to be booted from NHS contracts | Computer Weekly

Health workers and advocacy groups oppose NHS contracts with Palantir due to concerns about patient data privacy, potential government surveillance access, and the company's history of involvement in human rights abuses globally.
#meningitis-b-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Health officials call the meningitis outbreak 'explosive' as cases rise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A Meningitis B outbreak in the UK has reached 27 confirmed cases with two deaths, prompting emergency vaccination of thousands of students across multiple universities.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Meningitis B outbreak in Kent affects unvaccinated older teenagers and university students; babies receive routine vaccination since 2015, but older cohorts lack protection due to vaccine unavailability at their birth.
Coronavirus
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Health officials call the meningitis outbreak 'explosive' as cases rise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A Meningitis B outbreak in the UK has reached 27 confirmed cases with two deaths, prompting emergency vaccination of thousands of students across multiple universities.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Meningitis B outbreak in Kent affects unvaccinated older teenagers and university students; babies receive routine vaccination since 2015, but older cohorts lack protection due to vaccine unavailability at their birth.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Campaigners claim NHS Palantir data could reach govt depts

Campaign groups warn that Palantir's Federated Data Platform risks enabling UK immigration and policing departments to access confidential patient health information through data integration.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says

Private meningitis vaccination is unnecessary for the general public despite an unprecedented outbreak in Kent; targeted vaccination and antibiotics are being provided to affected university students.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

At least 58 babies at Oxford University Hospitals NHS maternity unit might have survived with better care between 2019 and 2024, including 32 stillbirths and 26 neonatal deaths.
Cancer
fromBBC News
3 years ago

Bowel cancer: How to check your poo

Check stool for any blood or persistent changes in bowel habit and report bleeding, dark stools, or ongoing changes to a GP.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

ADHD waiting lists clogged by patients returning from private care to NHS'

Private ADHD assessments paid for through the NHS are causing patients to return to NHS care, worsening waiting lists, creating treatment gaps and financial harms.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government axes flagship global health project

UK aid cuts are forcing closure of the Global Health Workforce Programme, ending healthcare worker training and development across six African countries despite ministers previously emphasizing its role in pandemic preparedness.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

A two-tier health system is emerging as increasing numbers of people pay privately for NHS tests and treatments to avoid long waiting times.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is a life and death story for the UK so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

A child born this morning in Britain can expect to be in good health only until they are 61. The last 20 years of their life will be blighted by illness: dodgy hearts, painful joints, an inability to get about. Our healthy life expectancy has been dropping for years; it is now the lowest since 2011, when records began.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The health condition people now fear more than cancer

Dementia has surpassed cancer as Britain's greatest health fear, prompting increased caregiver concern and widespread calls for emergency declaration and dedicated dementia funding.
#measles
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted the QEUH environment likely caused some infections in patients, acknowledging a causal connection on the balance of probabilities.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on protecting NHS staff: ministers must take a lead in reducing attacks on the health workforce | Editorial

Violence against NHS staff in England has risen sharply to an average of 285 reported attacks per day in 2024-25, constituting an emergency.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds

Nearly half of UK adults avoid or delay contacting their GP due to appointment access concerns, with many self-managing illness instead of seeking medical help.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Amazon tests Coventry warehouse staff for tuberculosis after outbreak

Amazon is conducting TB screening at its Coventry fulfilment centre after several workers were diagnosed with active and latent tuberculosis.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

UK admits cannot quantify how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration reforms extending settled-status eligibility; social care and private healthcare staff face impact.
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