The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Four men jailed over ‘egregious’ NHS bribery and corruption offences

Two worked for health boards and the other two were directors of a telecommunications firm.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

John Swinney slams Russell Findlay’s ‘misleading’ sentencing claims at FMQs

THE First Minister has slammed Russell Findlay’s “misleading” claims about Scotland’s under-25 sentencing guidelines ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

Who would be a Chancellor? Rachel Reeves faces some horrible decisions next week

The Spending Review won’t address the big issue - the Chancellor will need to find more money later in the year

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Patients being ‘failed’ by cancer workforce shortages – report

Concerns have been raised that staffing shortfalls are impacting patient care.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

‘Postcode lottery’ sees cancer patients face delays to treatment

Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has called for the Government to act to address the ‘ticking time bomb’ for cancer patients

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Cancer deaths decline significantly in last 50 years – but cases are on the rise

While cancer diagnoses continue to rise, the likelihood of dying has fallen significantly

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

UK tax rises in the autumn are essential – but who will pay?

Next week’s spring statement is buying time, but the writing is on the wall: Britain is broken, and repairs cost money, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Bogus doctor told to pay NHS more than £400,000 or face longer jail term

Zholia Alemi, 62, was jailed in February 2023 for seven years after she committed a string of fraud offences.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Police launch probe into 11 heart operation deaths at NHS hospital

A BBC report raised concerns that death certificates may have failed to disclose that surgery contributed to the deaths

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Dilapidated London hospital finally gets multi-million pound boost to carry out essential repairs

St Helier hospital is getting a major cash injection after suffering an challenging winter which saw more than 2,000 patients wait over 12 hours for a bed

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025