‘Limited’ progress in addressing health threat of antibiotic resistance – report A new report has called for more action to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
Almost four in five doctors ‘forced to provide corridor care in past month’ Medics told the Royal College of Physicians the issue is impacting patient safety. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
Calls for King and William’s duchies to be abolished to create ‘national estate’ Republic is campaigning for an end to the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall portfolios, with their revenue to be spent on local communities. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Battle lines drawn as peers demand exemptions from employers’ tax hike The House of Lords inflicted a string of defeats against the Labour front bench, paving the way for a parliamentary tussle. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
Lords vote to exempt small businesses and charities from national insurance hike The House of Lords has voted to exempt the health and social care sector from the national insurance hike set to come into force from April. The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Is Blue Labour really the answer to Keir Starmer’s woes? Letters: Jim Denham says Maurice Glasman’s views pander to Faragism, in response to an article by Julian Coman. Plus letters from Austen Lynch and Peter Brooker The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
Daughter’s school sports day led to man’s heartbreaking incurable diagnosis The 44-year-old hopes to travel to Mexico in May for intense chemotherapy treatment after a defeat at his daughter’s sports day raised alarm The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Health Secretary insists he did not ask NHS boss to leave her job Amanda Pritchard announced on Tuesday that she will leave her role as NHS chief executive at the end of March. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Who is NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard and why did she quit? Ms Pritchard called the choice to step down from the role a "hugely difficult decision” to make Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
What is in the Scottish Budget for 2025/26? THE Scottish Budget for 2025/26 is set to clear its final hurdle at Holyrood today. The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
NHS Scotland spending up a quarter in a decade in real terms, figures show SPENDING on the NHS in Scotland has risen by almost a quarter in real terms over the last decade, figures show ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
Under-pressure NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard resigns after MPs said she lacked drive to reform ailing service Wes Streeting said there must now be a ‘new relationship’ between the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard dramatically quits after being branded 'complacent' in excoriating Commons report It follows meetings between the senior official and Health Secretary Wes Streeting
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 NHS boss Amanda Pritchard steps down from her role Ms Pritchard became the first woman to hold the post of NHS England chief executive when she took up the role in 2021.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 Amanda Pritchard quits as NHS England chief executive in shock move Exclusive: Departure follows meetings with Wes Streeting and unusual criticism from two Commons committees
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Man who ‘begged’ NHS for weightloss jabs drops nine stone after going private Mark Spurr dropped nine stone after starting weekly Mounjaro jabs eight months ago
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Doctors cry out for investment after survey finds GP access is top priority for patients Chair of the Royal College of GPs says it is ‘no surprise’ that better access to GP appointments was the main priority for the public
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Parkrun should be prescribed on the NHS, founder suggests Patients should be “socially prescribed” taking part in Parkrun events by their GPs, the organisation behind the scheme has said.
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test – study Researchers say there is a ‘lack of clarity’ surrounding the tests.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Prescribe parkrun on the NHS, says charity The charity said the measure would be free and could reduce pressure on NHS services.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 GP access tops list of public’s NHS concerns, survey finds The Government’s health service aims and the public’s priorities may be misaligned, the Health Foundation think tank found.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 ‘He got exactly what he deserves’: Mike Amesbury’s constituents react after MP jailed for assault After the 55-year-old was jailed for assaulting a constituent, Barney Davis asked Frodsham locals how they felt now their MP was behind bars
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Weight loss drugs linked to dozens of deaths The medical director of the NHS has warned of the side effects of weight loss drugs after figures revealed the number of deaths associated with the jabs