1 hour ago Complications from medical tourism costs the NHS £20,000 per patient, study says

Medical tourism industry is worth more than $400 billion (£300 billion) annually, with anticipated year on year growth of 25 per cent

Economics

1 hour ago Cosmetic surgery abroad costs NHS '£20,000 per patient' when things go wrong

When patients who have surgery abroad and then need care in the UK, this costs the NHS up to £19,549 per patient

Economics

2 h. ago Stephen Mulhern in disbelief as Deal or No Deal contestant loses £100,000 prize

Deal or No Deal viewers were left on the edge of their seats this afternoon as one contestant narrowly missed out on taking home £100,000, with host Stephen Mulhern speaking out

Economics

3 h. ago Melissa Gilbert breaks silence after husband Timothy Busfield surrendered to police on child sex abuse charges

Timothy Busfield's wife Melissa Gilbert has spoken out after the West Wing actor  surrendered to law enforcement after being accused of child sex offences.

Events

3 h. ago Trump promises 'very strong action' against Iran as he reveals new red line

The president previously warned Tehran that he would take military action if it harmed protesters. Since then, at least 2,000 demonstrators have been killed.

Politics

3 h. ago Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority

Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed

Events

3 h. ago Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws

Louisiana is pushing to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, challenging laws that protect telehealth providers shipping these pills nationwide

Society

3 h. ago Trump promises 'very strong action' if Iran 'crosses red line' and executes protester

At least 2,000 people have been killed during anti-government protests in Iran, and Donald Trump has spoken out against the regime's handling of demonstrators in the country

Politics

3 h. ago Woman fatally assaulted partner at hotel after subjecting him to 'campaign of abuse'

The victim's mum said he didn't come forward to ask for help as he was embarrassed by the control and violence being inflicted on him

Events

3 h. ago Moment thugs stalk pensioner before killing him in botched watch robbery as he tried to visit his partner with dementia: Pair jailed

A pair of thugs were caught on CCTV following a vulnerable grandfather before they tried to steal his watch, leaving him seriously injured. 

Events

3 h. ago Renfrewshire nature reserve to receive almost £20,000 to enhance visitor zone as councillors agree award

RSPB Lochwinnoch will land windfall from villages investment fund for installation of wooden gazebo and other improvements.

Economics

4 h. ago Homeless families accuse London council of harassment and intimidation

Families in temporary accomodation accuse Lambeth Council of ‘intimidating’ home visits which led them to believe they were would be evicted

Society

5 h. ago London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation

London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation  BBC

Economics

5 h. ago Trump revives Joe Biden obsession with brutal imitation and wild new drug accusations during economic speech

President Donald Trump has revived his campaign persona, touting his policy victories while aiming, once again, at Joe Biden, who he claimed was propped up by drugs in his final days in office.

Politics

5 h. ago Compulsory digital ID plan axed as Labour performs another U

New identity verification scheme aimed at deterring illegal migration is reportedly to become optional

Politics

5 h. ago Protesters 'hit by ICE with tear gas and pepper balls' in latest confrontation

Fury erupted in Minneapolis as President Trump’s ICE agents, backed by over 2,400 Homeland Security officers and 1,000 more on the way, clashed with outraged locals

Events

5 h. ago Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

Events

6 h. ago Digital ID 'to be scaled back in major climbdown' after huge backlash

The Government is reportedly set to water down plans to bring in mandatory digital ID after a fierce backlash - sparking accusations the idea is 'doomed to failure'

Politics

6 h. ago Clintons refuse to testify to oversight committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein

Former US president and secretary of state accuse Republican chair of partisanship in handling case of late sex offender

Events

6 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

Politics