The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Government ‘has very small window’ to prevent doctors’ strike as talks fail to reach resolution

A five-day walkout is scheduled to start next week and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

A five-day walkout is scheduled to start next week and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Patients in England’s most deprived areas wait longer for NHS treatment, data reveals

Those from Asian or British Asian backgrounds are more likely to be waiting for more than 18 weeks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Doctors set for crunch talks with government to halt five-day strike

NHS doctors is meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Families facing childcare bill of up to £1,800 per child this summer

Childcare costs have risen by 4 per cent across England, Wales and Scotland over the past year, a charity survey has revealed.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Wes Streeting considers writing off part of doctors’ student debts to avert strike

Exclusive: Health secretary looking closely at ‘forgiveness’ scheme as crucial talks with resident doctors begin

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Voices: Are suspended Labour MPs undisciplined? Readers have their say

YOUR VIEWS: Our community was sharply divided on the suspensions. While some defended Keir Starmer’s need for party discipline in government, others felt his approach revealed a weakness

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Chris Blackhurst answers your questions on wealth tax – from millionaire exodus to Labour’s silence

ASK ME ANYTHING: Business columnist Chris Blackhurst answered readers’ questions on a potential wealth tax in the UK, from fears of a millionaire exodus and offshore loopholes to Labour’s reluctance to commit

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

It is the first time these figures have been published.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

NHS waiting lists: Working age people a growing proportion of those needing help

The figures, analysed by the PA news agency, show 56.1% of those on the NHS waiting list at the end of June this year were of working age.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025