7 h. ago NHS CEO orders hospitals to be tough with striking doctors and not 'tolerate harm and risk' to patients caused by major walkout starting this week

Sir Jim Mackey, the chief executive of NHS England, said that previous industrial action from residents - formerly junior doctors - had cause more harm to patients than previously thought.

Science

23 h. ago Air of inevitability blows in as Scottie Scheffler seizes control of the Open

Dominant Scheffler moves four clear of the fieldLi Haotong and Matt Fitzpatrick lead pursuitScottie Scheffler still had 20 holes of this Open Championship still to play. History tells us leads can evaporate in just one. Dense rough, links bunkers, the scale of pressure attached to the oldest major. Open calamity is written in folklore. The ghost of Jean van de Velde still lingers. And yet, the bookmakers had Scheffler at only 1-8 to lift the Claret Jug. The fat lady had cleared her throat. Twenty holes. What sporting planet is this?It is possible to run out of adjectives for Scheffler. Unflappable, remarkable, relentless. Nobody will ever match the impact of Tiger Woods on golf but it really is no exaggeration to suggest Scheffler can be similarly dominant. Come Sunday evening on the Causeway Coast, Scheffler will surely be a four-time major winner and three-quarters of the way towards a career grand slam. This is only his 24th major start as a professional. In one of them, his purs...

Politics

2 d. ago Doctors say there is 'window of opportunity' to stop upcoming NHS strikes

The British Medical Association met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting in Westminster for critical talks to try and come to an agreement to prevent a five-day walkout next week

Events

3 d. ago Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

A five-day walkout is scheduled to start next week and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England.

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3 d. ago Revealed: Five patient deaths were linked to junior doctors' strikes

An audit shows strikes by the BMA in 2023 and 2024 were raised in five Prevention of Future Death Reports issued by coroners.

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3 d. ago Wes Streeting to meet resident doctors’ leaders in bid to avoid strikes

The Health Secretary has insisted the Government will not budge on pay, but said discussions could focus on improving working lives of medics.

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4 d. ago Paedophile dies in jail after missing hospital appointments due to doctors strike and prison staff shortages

When he was sentenced George Alexander Rose, 75, was warned he would probably die behind bars

Events

4 d. ago Sandie Peggie cleared of internal disciplinary charges at NHS Fife

The nurse had been accused of putting patient care at risk.

Events

4 d. ago Weight loss surgery tourism needs urgent regulation, say UK experts

Despite popularity of weight loss jabs, more Britons are going abroad for surgery, analysis suggestsA booming trade in medical tourism for weight loss surgery is placing patients at risk and needs urgent regulation, experts have warned.Despite the growing popularity of injections such as Mounjaro to treat obesity, the number of patients travelling to other countries for surgery is increasing, the latest analysis suggests. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Resident doctor strikes are unaffordable and 'patients will suffer', NHS trust leaders warn

NHS strikes are unaffordable and would negatively impact the delivery of patient care, according to NHS Providers

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5 d. ago Voices: Is it time to give up on the NHS, our national religion?

The former health secretary Sajid Javid says we should charge £20 for GP appointments and replace the health service with a Dutch-style social insurance system – just as Wes Streeting warns the doctors that they are paving the way for Nigel Farage to do just that, writes John Rentoul

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5 d. ago No extra money to cover resident doctor strikes, NHS trust leaders warn

The British Medical Association announced resident doctors in England would walk out for five days from 7am on July 25.

Events

5 d. ago Massive sinkhole opens up in busy UK street after burst pipe causes major flooding

Fire crews and water specialists were deployed to Kings Avenue, near Clapham Common, in the early hours of Sunday morning after the deluge was reported to them.

Events

5 d. ago Resident doctor leaves people divided as she shares salary ahead of strike

A resident doctor has revealed how much she takes home every month in her first year in the NHS - dividing opinion. It comes as staff are set to strike next week in a dispute over pay

Events

5 d. ago Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet

Lawmakers send letter railing against ‘suffocating’ smoke days after voting for Trump plan likely to boost pollutionA group of Republican lawmakers has complained that smoke from Canadian wildfires is ruining summer for Americans, just days after voting for a major bill that will cause more of the planet-heating pollution that is worsening wildfires.In a letter sent to Canada’s ambassador to the US, six Republican members of Congress wrote that wildfire smoke from Canada has been an issue for several years and recently their voters “have had to deal with suffocating Canadian wildfire smoke filling the air to begin the summer”. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Concern over resident doctor wellbeing as medics prepare for key strike talks

The Government and the British Medical Association are to meet to try and avoid strike action.

Events

6 d. ago KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Doctors must think before downing stethoscopes

Kevin Maguire says NHS doctors should think again before going on strike as they face a formidable roadblock in their demands in UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting

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6 d. ago Striking doctors have badly misjudged the mood of the nation

Editorial: Since the general election, resident doctors have seen their wages rise by much more than most other working people, with few – if any – commitments to improving productivity

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6 d. ago ‘Unconscionable’ for doctors not to tell their employers if they plan to strike, Streeting warns

Health secretary warns doctors strike action is ‘unreasonable’ and ‘self defeating’ ahead of talks to avert strike action

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6 d. ago Wes Streeting says 'irresponsible' junior doctors' leaders hindering care plan for sickest during NHS strike and reveals he has relative fearing op axe

The Health Secretary accused the The British Medical Association of telling members not to inform employers if they were taking part in a planned five-day walkout that starts next week.

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