7 h. ago The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate

Politics

7 h. ago Manchester tram crash as 'woman and boy struck' sparking 999 response

A woman and a boy, aged in his teens, reportedly sustained injuries after a tram hit them in south Manchester - emergency services raced to the scene

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11 h. ago Over 1,600 people have been killed in attacks on health centers in Sudan this year, WHO chief says

The United Nations health agency says that more than 1,600 people have been killed in attacks on medical facilities and health care centers in war-torn Sudan this year

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12 h. ago Four Republicans defy Mike Johnson to sign Democratic petition to force vote on healthcare subsidies

Hakeem Jeffries tells The Independent ‘Mike Johnson should not recess the House of Representatives until we vote on the straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits’

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12 h. ago Vow to arrest protesters over intifada chant decried as political repression

The Met Police and Greater Manchester Police have said demonstrators who use the slogan in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack will be detained.

Events

13 h. ago Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrists Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care

Politics

14 h. ago Emergency services descend on Greater Manchester road following crash amid police chase

A man has been taken to hospital

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15 h. ago Flu cases may be ‘starting to settle’ in some areas, NHS chief says

Sir Jim Mackey gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.

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18 h. ago Dentist explains new NHS dentistry reforms and 'boost for millions' in 2026

Following a six-week consultation with the dentistry industry and the public, the Department of Health & Social Care has announced plans that will come into effect in April 2026

Politics

45 h. ago Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients under new reforms for sector

It comes as a report suggests dental vouchers worth £150 a year should be introduced in a bid to ‘end the postcode lottery’ of care.

Science

61 h. ago A quarter of Americans say healthcare system is in ‘crisis’ and costs are the most pressing problem

The polling comes as Congress comes no closer to finding a solution to prevent a spike in health care costs

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66 h. ago People are pulling their own teeth out due to lack of urgent NHS dental care

In September 2025, 10 per cent fewer adults had seen an NHS dentist in the past 24 months compared to 2019

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3 d. ago Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts

End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts sayWith subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance set to expire, Americans who rely on them will probably switch to plans with lower monthly premiums and high deductibles or decide not to purchase any coverage, which will have a serious and damaging impact on the entire sector, according to healthcare policy experts.The average amount ACA plan enrollees pay annually for premiums is estimated to more than double, from an average of $888 this year to $1,904 in 2026, according to a KFF analysis. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Train operator warns services may be disrupted because of heavy rain

Rail passengers have been warned of disruption on Sunday and Monday

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4 d. ago Emergency services called to crash outside police station as paramedics treat two 'casualties'

The crash occurred on Manchester Road

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4 d. ago Children’s operations cancelled as super flu piles pressure on intensive care units

Exclusive: Paediatric units are under ‘severe and sustained pressure’, warn top intensive care doctors

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4 d. ago Ian Rush health latest as Liverpool legend placed in intensive care

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has been hospitalised

Society

4 d. ago Clean bill of health at Ayrshire care home as new management team takes charge

Greenan Manor Care Home, on Tiree Avenue, was graded ‘good’ across three quality indicators.

Society

5 d. ago Democrats had Republicans on the run with health care – then they dropped new Epstein pictures instead

Releasing the most salacious photos not only risks re-traumatizing the victims of Epstein’s cruelty, it takes Democrats’ focus off of hitting Republicans on health care, Eric Garcia writes

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5 d. ago Republicans revolt against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our push will inspire’

As the Senate remains stuck and many oppose extending the subsidies, Republicans from swing districts try and find a bipartisan fix, Eric Garcia writes

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