4 h. ago NHS is facing the worst flu season ever... yet doctors are still planning their 'cruel' strike

The number of beds occupied by infected patients is already higher than ever for this time of year and rates are expected to pass the all-time high within days - with 'no peak in sight'.

Science

13 h. ago NHS tells England to 'brace for unprecedented flu wave' this winter in new update

Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

Sport

14 h. ago A&E's 'under siege' from patients arriving with HICCUPS, blocked noses and ingrown toenails as NHS braces for 'one of the busiest ever' winters

Emergency departments dealt with more than 6,300 cases of blocked noses, almost 400 people with hiccups and over 3,800 cases of ingrown toenails between November 2024 and March 2025.

Sport

17 h. ago Lionel Messi slams Pep Guardiola theory and issues clear verdict on Man City boss

Lionel Messi reached new heights under Pep Guardiola and insists the Manchester City boss is the best coach around - irrespective of some of his Champions League shortfalls

Politics

41 h. ago Public opposition to doctors’ strike at record high as Streeting hits out at ‘irresponsible’ Christmas walkout

Labour health secretary said plans for a Christmas walkout poses a ‘different magnitude of risk’ to previous strikes, saying he is ‘genuinely worried’ about patient safety

Events

42 h. ago Wes Streeting agrees he has ‘had it’ with the BMA over doctors’ strikes

The Health Secretary said there had been an outbreak of ‘juvenile delinquency’ at the doctors’ union.

Events

42 h. ago Wes Streeting calls doctors’ union ‘moaning minnies’ over strike

Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of acting like “moaning minnies” over the doctors’ strike.

Events

43 h. ago Streeting hits out BMA’s ‘juvenile delinquency’ over Christmas doctors’ strikes

The health secretary said plans for a Christmas walkout poses a ‘different magnitude of risk’ to previous strikes, saying he is ‘genuinely worried’ about patient safety

Events

52 h. ago NHS braced for 'devastating' winter as boss slams 'totally reckless' doctors striking days before xmas

The government is acting with 'insufficient urgency' to address the crisis of patients spending hours languishing on trolleys in corridors and cupboards, report says.

Sport

55 h. ago Fury as BMA boss shrugs off Christmas patient chaos fears ahead of five

A JUNIOR doctors leader yesterday dismissed as “sentimental” concerns that the latest wave of strikes will trap patients in hospital for Christmas. British Medical Association resident doctors will walk out for five days from December 17 - potentially causing havoc for patients waiting to be discharged. But BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin dismissed appeals not...

Events

64 h. ago How much resident doctors really earn as they strike over NHS pay

Doctors are striking against pay rises which they believe are below inflation; but how much do they earn and how do their salaries compare to other countries, and public services?

Events

3 d. ago Resident doctors accused of ‘cynical attempt to wreck Christmas’ with fresh strike

The British Medical Association said the action will take place from 17 to 22 December

Events

4 d. ago ‘How brainless can you be’ – Toto Wolff locked in furious war of words with Red Bull F1 rival in Lando Norris claim

RED BULL and Mercedes traded fierce blows as Helmut Marko accused Kimi Anontelli of letting Lando Norris pass him in Qatar. Fuming Merc boss Toto Wolff then hit back slamming Red Bull as “brainless” and calling the claims “utter nonsense”. The British McLaren driver bagged an extra two points by overtaking Antonelli for fourth on...

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5 d. ago Michael Schumacher's friend makes heartbreaking prediction as health update issued

Former Red Bull head of operations Richard Hopkins has opened up about his old friend and racing icon Michael Schumacher, who hasn't been seen since his devastating skiing accident in the winter of 2013

Politics

6 d. ago Militant doctors launch ballot for more devastating strikes as they demand a 26 per cent pay rise

The British Medical Association would be free to inflict chaos on the NHS until August if members back the move in a major blow to patients.

Events

6 d. ago Resident doctors to vote on extending mandate for strike action

If the ballot is successful, the mandate would last until August 2026.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Arne Slot has a WEEK to save his job’ – Jamie Carragher says Liverpool boss ‘hanging on’ and slams ‘falling standards’

ARNE SLOT has a week to save his job as Liverpool boss, club icon Jamie Carragher reckons. The defending Premier League champions have stunningly lost NINE of their last 12 matches in all competitions. Segments of the Anfield faithful are slowly starting to turn on the Dutchman following their midweek thrashing by PSV Eindhoven. And...

Society

7 d. ago BMA union behind doctors' strikes branded 'hypocritical' as staff launch formal pay dispute over 2 per cent pay rise

The doctors union heavily criticised the Government when it offered medics a 2.5 per cent uplift, describing the taxpayer-funded boost as 'insulting'.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves' claim that she is 'protecting and strengthening' the NHS with her Budget is overblown, health experts say

The Chancellor failed to allocate any additional funding for tackling waiting lists, dealing with the cost of doctors' strikes or covering a potential rise in drug prices.

Science

8 d. ago Man who rammed stolen car into police vehicle jailed over 'reckless' act

Declan Jamieson, 35, used the car to repeatedly ram the police vehicle, resulting in two officers being taken to hospital in an incident which has been described as "totally reckless".

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