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Labour fears NHS ‘won’t survive’ another SNP term

Figures released to the party showed a wait of more than eight years for plastic surgery treatment.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Shocking 55% Surge in Racist Attacks on UK Nurses – What Is Happening?

A new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals a shocking 55% surge in racist attacks on UK nurses over the past three years, exposing deep-rooted discrimination in the NHS and urgent calls for reform.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Director of public prosecutions rejects claim Labour manifesto quote killed off successful China spy case prosecution – as it happened

Stephen Parkinson tells committee a judge would have thrown out China spy case before it even went to jury

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

NHS leaders warn of longer waiting times if demand for extra £3bn not met

Key Labour pledge under threat as health service faces costs from redundancies, strikes and rising drug prices

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’

Experts believe the 15-minute test could save lives and lead to more appropriate treatment.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

NHS trials new rapid blood test that could save children’s lives

The 15-minute blood test can quickly distinguish between bacterial and viral infections

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Woman told she was too young to have bowel cancer visited GP 13 times

Milli Tanner was 19 when she first went to her GP in June 2021 with stomach pains, lower back pain and blood in her stool

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

The Guardian view on electronic implants: a new way of seeing, not of being

Editorial: Electronic implants are helping people see again. Their promise is profound, but so are the risks. Progress must be guided by ethics and accessibility

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

Streeting: Government will not be ‘held to ransom’ by striking doctors

Resident doctors in England are to strike for five days in November.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

Up to 6.15 million NHS appointments delivered by private providers

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The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025