8 h. ago NHS nurse at London hospital faces the sack after calling transgender paedophile patient 'Mr'

When discussing the care of her patient, who was a convicted paedophile and an inmate at a high-security prison, Jennifer Melle referred to them using a male pronoun and title

Science

26 h. ago Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

Events

32 h. ago Tories urge NHS trust to drop action against nurse marched out for calling trans paedo 'Mr' as hearing looms

Jennifer Melle, 40, was previously investigated and disciplined by Trust bosses despite being called the n-word by the patient.

Sport

41 h. ago Hilton’s Curio Collection Strengthens Its London Roots with The BoTree Signing

Hilton’s Curio Collection Strengthens Its London Roots with The BoTree Signing  Hospitality Net

Politics

50 h. ago NHS secret reveals how to get treated quicker during 'busiest' winter

Everything families need to know about best way to contact NHS to get seen quicker by a pharmacist, GP, community nurse or - if necessary - by an A&E doctor

Sport

61 h. ago Wes Streeting announces Labour will ‘end corridor care’ in NHS hospitals by 2029

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Labour will end NHS corridor care after nurses told of being powerless as patients spent hours slowly dying on trolleys in busy A&Es

Science

3 d. ago Steven Gerrard told to expect call if Liverpool sack Arne Slot

Rio Ferdinand told Steven Gerrard to be ready for a potential call from Liverpool about becoming their interim manager

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service

After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can beI was lying on my back in an east London hospital, sometime in August 2023. I don’t know what day it was, exactly; by that point I’d mostly given up caring. My phone rang. I managed to answer, even though I had largely lost the use of my hands. (Luckily, a member of staff had left it lying on my chest.) Also, I wasn’t feeling great. In the early stages of coming to terms with the fact I was paralysed, I had just been informed that the doctors wanted to drill a hole directly into my guts, inserting a plastic tube to drain away my urine, effectively making my penis redundant. It was proving quite a lot to take in.Nonetheless, I answered. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Islington stabbing as person rushed to hospital after attack near McDonald's

Islington stabbing as person rushed to hospital after attack near McDonald's  My London

Events

4 d. ago OBR must ‘change completely’ how it publishes sensitive reports after Budget leak

A review of the watchdog’s processes for publishing has been recommended.

Politics

4 d. ago NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie

In November, additional claims were raised against chief executive of NHS Fife, Carol Potter and director of people and culture, David Miller.

Events

4 d. ago Urgent police search for man, 79, missing from London hospital

Metropolitan Police said public may notice an increase in officers as they attempt to locate pensioner

Events

4 d. ago Pint of beer price to rise in London pubs clobbered by Reeves on tax, business rates and staff pay hike

London MPs criticised the growing burden being placed on the hospitality sector by the Chancellor

Economics

4 d. ago Is it true that a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?

Moderate wine consumption may benefit your cardiac health, but foods such as grapes and berries offer similar advantages without the negative effects “People shouldn’t think that drinking wine is good for you,” says Dr Oliver Guttmann, a consultant cardiologist at the Wellington hospital in London.Alcohol consumption is linked to high blood pressure, liver disease, digestive, mental health and immune system problems, as well as cancer. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Virgil van Dijk's new Liverpool message speaks volumes around Arne Slot sack calls

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has posted an emotional plea for unity on Instagram as the Reds endure nine defeats in 12 matches, with growing pressure on manager Arne Slot

Politics

8 d. ago The twist of fate that allowed Sir Richard Branson to spend final precious hours with his beloved wife before her unexpected death in a London hospital

The British founder of Virgin, 75, flew the ten hours back from India to London for medical treatment after coming off his bike during a charity event, the Strive Challenge.

Events

9 d. ago Cleveland Clinic London Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at LaingBuisson Awards

Cleveland Clinic London Wins ‘Hospital of the Year’ at LaingBuisson Awards  Cleveland Clinic Newsroom

Events

1 week ago MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge

MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge  Hospitality Net

Politics

1 week ago Surgeon who led UK’s first successful heart transplant operation dies aged 93

Sir Terence English studied mining engineering at university in Johannesburg before deciding to switch to medicine, at Guy’s Hospital in London.

Events

1 week ago Tourist's life changes after suffering severe injuries during horror in hotel

Annie Perez, who is from Chingford, east London, was airlifted to hospital on Sardinia, Italy, woke up with bandages around her arms and legs following the horror

Events