8 h. ago Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational titleRory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day dramaShane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second, two strokes behind the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy. But the Irishman found both bunker and water on the 18th, finishing with a double bogey that shattered his hopes and allowed Elvira, who had struggled early in the round, to duly par the 18th for victory. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Anas Sarwar makes Milly's Law vow for child cancer patient who died from hospital

Sarwar vowed to establish Milly's Law which he said "would create an independent public advocate with the authority to investigate incidents and establish the truth".

Science

38 h. ago I went to A&E with a broken wrist and caught a dose of ‘I’ve been lucky’ syndrome | Polly Toynbee

Yes, ‘corridor care’ horrors persist, yet statistics show my timely, efficient treatment wasn’t a matter of fortune but quite ordinaryIt was a bad start to the new year. Slipping on ice, I fell and broke my right wrist, so now I can’t hold a pen with my writing hand. But my experience of the NHS was a good reminder of a few facts.Heading to the nearest A&E, I expected one of those 12-hour waits and corridors lined with trolleys of the near-dead, rowdy with drunken and psychotic mayhem. The Guardian recently found that violent incidents recorded by 212 NHS trusts in England rose from 91,175 in 2022-23 to 104,079 in 2024-25, the equivalent of about 285 cases reported every day. So I was ready for whatever. Notices warned that there would be zero tolerance of abuse of staff.Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago Scottish Labour: Why Anas Sarwar faces election disaster unless he apologises over gender debate

The real test for all party leaders is whether or not they can answer this question: is a male-born trans murderer a man or a woman?

Events

53 h. ago Nurses backed in tribunal harassment case after trans colleague 'stared at them' in female changing rooms

Eight members of the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital brought a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust after Rose Henderson was allowed to use the women’s changing facilities

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57 h. ago Nurse hails ‘victory for common sense’ after trans changing room ruling

Darlington nurse Bethany Hutchison led the claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

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58 h. ago Nurses who changed with trans colleague suffered harassment, tribunal rules

Eight members of the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital brought a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Events

3 d. ago Anas Sarwar apologises over Scottish Labour health campaigner blunder

He apologised after maternity campaigner Claire Fleming said she did not say the quoted words that were in her name on a leaflet.

Events

3 d. ago NHS warning over TikTok videos of fake AI doctors endorsing weight loss treatments

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said the people appearing in the videos are not members of their staff

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4 d. ago Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

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4 d. ago Anas Sarwar dismisses Reform UK as “Toxic Tory rejects” in angry attack on Nigel Farage's party

The Scottish Labour leader also described senior Reform figures as "self-interested charlatans"

Events

4 d. ago Flu and norovirus chaos as critical incidents declared by SIX hospital trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have declared critical incidents as their hospitals are under increasing pressure

Science

5 d. ago SNP adviser accused of 'undermining Scottish Government officials' over immigration policy

Special Adviser Kate Higgins was part of a row with an official after she seemingly pushed to include devolution of immigration powers in a comment, a Freedom of Information Request has revealed.

Politics

5 d. ago Migrant who entered UK saying he was a health worker was found working in a curry house: Probe as thousands abuse 'NHS visas'

Ijaj Abid Redwan Hridoy arrived here on a health care visa but Home Office immigration enforcement officers found him working at the Junoon Indian restaurant in the village of Helsby in Cheshire.

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6 d. ago Scottish Budget: Anas Sarwar in demand to 'unleash housebuilding' for cost of living 'meaningful change'

Anas Sarwar has called for “structural, meaningful change” for families facing the cost-of-living crisis

Economics

6 d. ago Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour MSPs are expected to abstain on the Budget, effectively allowing it to pass.

Events

1 week ago Labour will not block the Scottish Government’s Holyrood budget, says Sarwar

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will lay out her tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

Politics

1 week ago SNP Budget plans certain to pass after Labour says it will not oppose

Anas Sarwar confirmed his party will not vote against the proposals

Politics

1 week ago SNP Government Budget to pass after Scottish Labour signal abstention over tax and spending plan

Anas Sarwar says he will not make the Budget "fall" after it is announced next week.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Labour chief insists he can still win despite Keir Starmer's unpopularity

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted he can win 'in defiance' of Keir Starmer's national polling - and urged cabinet members to stay in London rather than campaign in Scotland

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