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John Swinney refutes reports he will ask Reform UK for Budget deal

THE First Minister has refuted reports that he will enter into negotiations with Reform UK to pass the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

John Swinney slams Jackie Baillie 'hypocrisy' in feisty NHS waiting times debate

JOHN Swinney hit out at Jackie Baillie for “hypocrisy” at FMQs after she accused the Scottish Government of "fiddling" with NHS…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

Gogglebox star Amy Tapper makes weight loss injection plea after dropping seven stone

Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has made a plea for weight loss injections to be more easily available on the NHS for those people who need it.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Moderna boss defends UK in drug-pricing row as he opens £150m Oxfordshire facility

‘We’re here to invest,’ says Darius Hughes as he calls comments by other pharma companies ‘a little harsh’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

Government could fall short on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists, analysis finds

Sir Keir Starmer has set a target for the health service to carry out 92% of routine operations within 18 weeks by the end of Parliament in 2029.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Government set to miss key NHS waiting list pledge as Labour fails to get a grip on crisis

While the government looks set to considerably reduce the waiting list, it is likely to fall just short of its own target

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Women who miss first breast cancer appointment have ‘40% higher risk of death’

The latest NHS data shows 70% of eligible women were up to date with screening as of March 2024, meaning almost one in three were not.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

SNP post huge lead over Scottish Labour in second Holyrood poll in two days

THE SNP have posted a commanding 17-point lead over Scottish Labour in the second Holyrood poll in two days ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

Outrage as Migrant Allegedly Took £600 Taxi Ride for Knee Check-Up at Taxpayers' Expense: 'It's Crazy'

An investigation has revealed that a failed asylum seeker was sent on a £600 taxpayer-funded taxi ride for a routine NHS knee appointment, prompting outrage and a Home Office review.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025

Farage faces cross-party criticism for not denouncing ‘paracetamol-autism link’

Nigel Farage said he has ‘no idea’ whether US President Donald Trump was right to link paracetamol to autism.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025