29 h. ago US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional

Case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has ruled that a key provision of “Obamacare”, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, is constitutional. The case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointed.The committee, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is a panel of 16 volunteer health experts who determine which evidence-based preventive health services private insurance companies must cover without cost for patients. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Patient, 56, dies from colon cancer after just ONE WEEK as doctors reveal key warning signs

A 56-year-old man from Lebanon died from an extremely rare and aggressive form of colon cancer after suffering subtle symptoms for only a week.

Events

35 h. ago British tourist goes to Switzerland supermarket and is floored by the prices

A British mum decided to check out a supermarket in Switzerland, after she and her family packed up their life in the UK to travel the world, and showed how different the prices of groceries are

Economics

59 h. ago People blast European beauty spot made famous by Netflix for charging tourists 'outrageous' price to take a picture there, saying 'No way this is real'

While some major selfie spots have decided to ban tourists altogether, one European village opted to monetise its popularity instead - after it shot to fame in a 2019 Kdrama.

Politics

4 d. ago Cancer waiting times in Scotland at worst level on record as SNP NHS record attacked

Only 68.9 per cent of patients on an urgent referral for a suspicion of cancer started treatment within 62 days,

Events

5 d. ago Colon cancer patient's intestines 'spontaneously' explode after common operation

An 83-year-old man's small intestine spontaneously 'exploded' out of his body after suffering a common condition diagnosed in more than 5million Americans every year.

Science

5 d. ago Cancer breakthrough as 'personalised treatment' could transform chemotherapy success in UK

Scientists have created a DNA test to predict resistance to life-saving chemotherapy in cancer patients

Politics

5 d. ago Cancer breakthrough could transform chemotherapy success rates in UK

Tens of thousands of cancer patients going through gruelling chemotherapy could have DNA test to predict which form of the drug most likely to kill their cancer

Politics

8 d. ago British tourists face price hikes for holidays to Europe under planned EU travel policy

Holidays to the continent will cost more if EU proposals to increase its planned entry fee go ahead when the Etias scheme is rolled from next year.

Events

8 d. ago UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – business live

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with AmazonThe number of companies collapsing across England and Wales jumped last month, in a sign of the economic pressures hitting firms.There were 2,238 company insolvences in England and Wales during the month, which is 8% higher than in April and 15% more than in May 2024.“This latest rise in corporate insolvencies reflects the harsh reality many businesses face: fragile demand is not keeping pace with rising costs. Even the increasingly-likely prospect of rate cuts in August won’t do much to fix this – insolvency levels will remain elevated for the foreseeable future.“Sectors like hospitality are having a particularly challenging time in this environment, in no small part due to the impact on labour costs of April’s National Insurance and minimum wage increases. These businesses are now approaching what are some of their peak months and will be hoping for strong trading to bolster their resili...

Economics

8 d. ago Cancer patients must speak to their doctor before using weight

Macmillan Cancer Support said it felt compelled to issue the advice amid a rise in people seeking help over whether they can take them.

Science

9 d. ago My terminally ill brother was forced to eat Wendy's off a STOOL because the fast food spot didn't have available seating... it's his favourite but we can't go back

Stage 4 cancer patient Bailey Merritt, 13, was taken to Wendy's in Camden by his brother Carl, 29, after finishing radiotherapy at a London hospital.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Pioneering’ technology to be used on UK brain tumour patients in world

The scanner could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients, researchers say

Science

1 week ago Cancer patient travels 300 miles to have 15 pound tumor removed after doctors at home refuse to operate: ‘Worse than being pregnant’

A graphic photo of a 15-pound tumor was taken after it was removed from a 50-year-old woman’s stomach

Science

1 week ago German insurer Allianz slashes 650 British jobs amid 'higher claims costs and softening market conditions'

Allianz employs around 6,000 people in the UK at sites including its Guildford headquarters and a legal protection office in Bristol.

Economics

1 week ago Tariffs are already making your health insurance costs go up

Health insurance research professor says there is a ‘perfect storm of factors’ driving prices up

Economics

1 week ago Cancer patient says don't 'ignore' four symptoms that led to stage 4 diagnosis

In the UK, an estimated 3.5 million people are living with cancer. A young woman named Hannah was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after experiencing four symptoms which were 'ignored'

Science

1 week ago GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer

GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss.

Events

1 week ago AO World looking to automation and offshoring in face of wage cost surge

The group is set for around an extra £8 million a year in costs from April’s higher national insurance contributions and minimum wage rise.

Politics

1 week ago Business Briefing: UK inflation holds at 3.4% amid rising food prices and cheaper transport costs

From stubborn inflation and a downgraded economic outlook, to a major regional investor merger, AO World’s strong results, and fresh insight into the future of flexible work - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics