9 h. ago Health leaders urged to ‘fix situation’ as patients left in hospital corridors for ‘dangerously long periods’

NHS patients are missing timely access to specialist care due to the long waits

Science

18 h. ago Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen audiobook review – an immersive all

Actors Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bill Nighy and Marisa Abela are among the cast in a pacy adaptation that retains Austen’s sharp plotting and comic precisionDoes the world need another Jane Austen adaptation, on top of the mountains of TV dramas, stage shows and movies already in existence? Probably not. Even so, this new audio version of Pride & Prejudice, made to mark the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth, is a proper treat. Instead of a straightforward narration, Audible has thrown its considerable resources at an all-star dramatisation, adapted with skill and sensitivity by Lulu Raczka.Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays the voluble Mrs Bennet, who is keen to get her five daughters married off, if only the longsuffering Mr Bennet (Bill Nighy) would see the urgency of the situation. New on the scene are eligible singletons Mr Bingley (Toheeb Jimoh) and his monosyllabic friend Mr Darcy (Harris Dickinson). Darcy’s air of disdain irks the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet (Marisa Abela) and l...

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42 h. ago Calls for phone masts to have 'robust emergency systems' after storm left Scots unable to dial 999

Residents in parts of rural Stirling lost the ability to dial 999 when the power went off last week and one councillor says the situation highlights an urgent need for better backup power supplies for phone masts.

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49 h. ago Painkiller prescribed to millions 'not that effective' for chronic pain

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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50 h. ago Popular opioid painkiller prescribed to tens of thousands every year 'not that effective' for easing chronic pain, scientists discover

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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52 h. ago Dear Coleen: My daughter is my No1 and I don’t want to upset her by dating

The situation feels more urgent after I went to a party a few weeks ago and bumped into a guy I’ve known since we were both in our early 20s.

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3 d. ago Covid and flu cases spike across UK as health bosses share 'most effective' way to stop it

Manchester health leaders are airing their frustration that people do not take up one of the most reliable ways of stopping people getting so ill, and keeping them out of hospital

Science

3 d. ago ‘Alarming’ number of people vape, global health leaders warn

The World Health Organisation has released estimates on the numbers of people who vape for the first time.

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4 d. ago Patients abusing pharmacists after being denied NHS Covid jab this winter due to little

Chemists claim 'poor communication' from health officials and a 'confusing' online booking system has left many patients unaware of the change until they arrive in store.

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9 d. ago Labour conference live: Starmer to launch fresh attack on ‘divisive’ Farage in keynote speech

Health secretary says Reform UK leader a ‘con artist’ who cannot be trusted with public’s health

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9 d. ago Labour conference live: Streeting brands Nigel Farage a ‘snake oil salesman’ in attack over Reform’s NHS plans

Health secretary says Reform UK leader a ‘con artist’ who cannot be trusted with public’s health

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1 week ago 'I treat patients in Gaza, kids are being shot in stomach and left with stomas'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Mandy Blackman, who is currently running a field hospital in al-Mawasi in the Gaza Strip for the charity UK-Med, has laid bare the horrors of life on the frontline

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2 w. ago From grassroots to states, let women lead. Stability, hope and innovation will follow | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle

As former African presidents, we know the world has no need of more speeches. In a time of crisis, the UN must encourage strong female leadershipThis year, as the United Nations convenes for its 80th general assembly and the world watches, we believe there is no issue more urgent than the rise of female African leaders. From peace and education to health and climate, women are not just affected by crises, they are leading the solutions.It is time for funders, policymakers, multilateral institutions and development agencies to step up, boldly invest and ensure that African women are empowered to lead. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Let women lead. From peacekeeping to hunger, health to climate, the world will benefit | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle

As former African presidents, we know the world has no need of more speeches. In a time of crisis, the UN must encourage strong female leadershipThis year, as the United Nations convenes for its 80th general assembly and the world watches, we believe there is no issue more urgent than the rise of female African leaders. From peace and education to health and climate, women are not just affected by crises, they are leading the solutions.It is time for funders, policymakers, multilateral institutions and development agencies to step up, boldly invest and ensure that African women are empowered to lead. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Two ambulance workers arrested for manslaughter over six adult deaths 'left the sick patients to die at home rather than take them to hospital'

The co-workers are alleged to have manipulated the patient observation system to allow them to leave 999 call-outs early

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage blasted after refusing to rubbish Donald Trump's paracetamol claims

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hit out at the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, saying he is 'the snake oil salesman of British politics and it’s time to stop buying his rubbish'

Politics

2 w. ago UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeksThe UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.Keir Starmer is expected to confirm the move after concluding the situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change course over the summer. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and hostage families

The Prime Minister is understood to have concluded the situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change course.

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3 w. ago Donald Trump sparks new health fears with mysterious white patch on hand during UK state visit

Donald Trump has been at the centre of speculation for months over the supposed ill health of the 79-year-old leader, but some claim there's a reason behind his bruised hands

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3 w. ago Married doctor who left unconscious patient for sex with nurse gets warning

He described it as the lowest point of his career

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