24 h. ago Dramatic images show devastation of US strikes which top Venezuelan official claims left 40 dead

The aerial photographs show where several buildings were wiped out in a single strike, alongside charred tracts of land surrounding the compounds.

Events

32 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer faces rebellion by scores of MPs as he and leadership rivals signal closer EU ties

The row erupted after Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for a 'deeper trading relationship with the EU'.

Politics

67 h. ago Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies

The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences

Events

67 h. ago Wes Streeting says ‘bitingly cold snap’ puts extra pressure on NHS hospitals

Data shows there can be a rise in heart attacks, strokes and respiratory illnesses during a cold snap as well as increased risk of trips and falls.

Events

2 d. ago Bitter Kennedy family feud explodes as RFK Jr is 'banned' from late cousin Tatiana Schlossberg's funeral to 'protect her young kids'

Schlossberg, who died at the age of 35 on Tuesday, had referred to Kennedy Jr, who is Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services, as the family 'embarrassment'.

Events

5 d. ago Tatiana Schlossberg branded Robert F Kennedy 'embarrassing' after cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg - the granddaughter of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Onassis - did not see eye-to-eye with her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who is the US Secretary of Health

Economics

8 d. ago Celebrity SAS instructors reveal worst stars and Katie Price's annoying move

The SAS: Who Dares Wins instructors have admitted some stars probably made a mistake in doing the show, and Jason Fox says former health secretary Matt Hancock hated getting stick

Politics

9 d. ago Mixed sex wards used a record 5,000 times in a single month – despite Wes Streeting condemning practice

Exclusive: Health secretary hit out at Tories over breaches before last year’s election – but they’ve since reached a 15-year high

Events

9 d. ago Mass GP practice closures will hit the UK within five years if business models are not radically revised, warns medical accountancy expert

A dispute is raging between Sir Keir Starmer's government and resident doctors over pay and an alleged shortage of posts for newly qualifying GPs.

Events

1 week ago Over 20,000 Scots died waiting for NHS care during Neil Gray's time as health secretary

The figures have been condemned by the Scottish Conservatives.

Society

1 week ago More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people

Politics

1 week ago Operations could be cancelled unless progress on resident doctor pay talks

Operations face being cancelled if the first ever resident doctors strike in Scotland, planned for the second week of January, goes ahead.

Politics

1 week ago WES STREETING: 'Care leavers face more challenges by 18 than most face in lifetime

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting writes for The Mirror as the government says all care leavers will get free prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye care until they turn 25

Politics

1 week ago Care leavers to get free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services until age of 25

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the new measures will help those in care who have the toughest start in life - and face a 'barrage of health inequalities'

Politics

1 week ago Wes Streeting's bid to cosy up to the EU is an 'early shot' at a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer

The Health Secretary was on Monday accused of rolling the pitch for a leadership challenge after he used an interview to make the case for a 'closer trading relationship' with Brussels.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney welcomes talks with BMA ahead of planned doctors’ strike

Health Secretary Neil Gray had 'constructive' talks with the BMA on Monday morning and he hopes to avoid the strike which he says "is in nobody’s interest".

Events

1 week ago More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – as it happened

YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a moveWes Streeting, the health secretary, used an interview with the Observer published at the weekend to suggest that he favours joining a customs union with the EU. This is something that Keir Starmer has ruled out.But Labour supporters back Streeting on this. According to YouGov polling for the Times, 80% of people who voted Labour at the last general election say a future leader should open negotiations on joining a customs union with the EU. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Health Secretary doesn't want resident doctors to strike for 'a single day' next year

The Health Secretary said the strike, along with a rise in flu cases, had created the biggest threat to the NHS since he had come to office last year

Society

1 week ago SNP Government and resident doctor pay talks continuing over Christmas

BMA Scotland announced on Friday that its resident doctors would walk out for the first time in January.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10

The response came after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with Brussels.

Politics