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Winter virus levels remain higher than usual despite warm weather

The NHS has published its final weekly snapshot of the performance of hospitals in England this season.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

The truth about Trump’s tariffs and the ‘Brexit dividend’

NEWS ANALYSIS: Brexiteers claiming victory over Donald Trump’s tariffs seem to have forgotten about the economic harm leaving the EU has already done to the UK, as Political Editor David Maddox explains

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

London major trauma patients given pioneering mental health support in new NHS project

Headteacher Sali Goodrich is among those to benefit from the pilot after she broke her pelvis in a ‘freak’ horseriding accident

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Reeves defends Labour’s £40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hike

Chancellor says autumn budget enabled £25bn of extra investment into NHS and shorter waiting lists

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Katherine Ryan says she spoils her kids so they have high standards in life

‘I fly her wherever she wants to go, I get her VIP tickets to anything that I can,’ she told Paloma Faith

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

London grandmother may have to move to Scotland to access vital cancer drug unavailable on NHS in England

Breast cancer drug Enhertu costs about £8,000 per session and is only available privately in England, but is offered on the NHS in Scotland

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Why AI therapists could further isolate vulnerable patients instead of easing suffering

Imagine a therapist could live in your pocket. They’d be on hand for every wobble, every meltdown, every crisis – no matter where or when. They’d be cheap and accessible, so no more worries about finding the money for expensive therapy or lingering on a waiting list for months for…

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025

New treatment for advanced blood cancer recommended for use on NHS

It is estimated that about 800 people with Hodgkin lymphoma could benefit from the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Six in 10 people unhappy with NHS, poll reveals amid ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with health service

Nearly one in 10 people feel they have been harmed by the health service in recent years, a new poll suggests

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Patient satisfaction with NHS has hit record low of 21%, survey finds

Dissatisfaction also at record 59% in Great Britain, with A&E, GPs and dentists causing the most discontent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025