59 m. ago NHS in Parkinson’s ‘crisis’ as 21,000 could be living with disease undiagnosed

The ‘painfully slow’ NHS backlog has left thousands of people in a state of uncertainty

Events

15 h. ago Who is eligible as people from six months old offered NHS Covid jabs

UKHSA has shared who is eligible for a free NHS Covid vaccine this autumn and winter

Politics

15 h. ago Everyone who can get NHS Covid jab from six months and upwards

UKHSA has shared who can get a Covid jab over the coming weeks

Events

3 d. ago Freaky new Covid Stratus symptom that affects your teeth as NHS issues warning

There are two new Covid variants currently circulating around the UK – named 'Stratus' and 'Nimbus' - and they come with some unusual indicators you can look out for

Events

4 d. ago Crucial symptom could mean your illness is Covid and not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid-19 and flu have been rising in recent weeks - but without a test it's difficult to distinguish

Science

4 d. ago Full list of people eligible for emergency £378 DWP Universal Credit payment

The DWP can provide an emergency payment if you're struggling to make ends meet

Economics

5 d. ago Latest NHS Covid symptoms as Nimbus and Stratus strains spread

Here's what to look out for, and when to seek medical help

Science

5 d. ago ‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales

Long-acting injection offers an alternative to daily pills taken to protect against the virusA “gamechanging” injection to prevent HIV is to be approved for use in England and Wales.The long-acting jab, administered every two months, will offer an alternative to the daily pills used to protect against the virus. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago HMRC warns people working from home ‘don’t get caught out’ as it highlights key red flag

People working from home can be eligible to claim work expenses, but accepting bad advice could mean they have to pay HMRC instead, with the tax office urging people to recognise the warning signs

Events

6 d. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

6 d. ago One key symptom could mean your illness is Covid not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid and flu have been on the rise in recent weeks

Science

6 d. ago NHS shares key symptom that could signal Covid rather than flu as cases rise

Both Covid and flu cases have been on the rise in recent weeks and it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the two illnesses

Science

7 d. ago United launches free Starlink wifi on mainline flights meaning Boeing 737 passengers can now stream movies at 38,000 feet

The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month — more than half of United's regional fleet already offers Starlink

Politics

7 d. ago PPE firm linked to 'Baroness Bra' misses deadline to repay £145 million it owes taxpayers for defective surgical gowns

Underwear tycoon Baroness Mone has been embroiled in controversy over the defective surgical gowns supplied to the NHS by PPE Medpro at the height of the Covid pandemic.

Economics

7 d. ago NHS warns of 'three or more' Covid symptom as hospitalisations rise in Scotland

The Stratus variant of Covid is currently dominant in the UK.

Events

7 d. ago NHS warns symptom lasting 'more than an hour' could be Covid

The UK Health Security Agency has said that the Stratus variant is currently the most dominant strain of Covid

Events

8 d. ago Households on Universal Credit and PIP being underpaid due to making key mistake – check if you’re due cash

HOUSEHOLDS on certain benefits could be missing out on cash due to making a simple mistake. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays welfare benefits to around 23.7million people. To get these benefits, people need to meet certain eligibility criteria and the amount of money they can get depends on their circumstances. You need...

Politics

9 d. ago Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and raring to go for Ashes

England duo trained in nets on injury comeback trailCarse insists he’s looking forward to Australia fan verbalsBen Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost that sits in contrast to Australia’s ongoing concerns over the fitness of Pat Cummins.As the two seamers with prior experience of playing Test cricket in Australia, Stokes and Wood are central to England’s plans this winter. Stokes missed the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury, however, while Wood sat out the entire summer following knee surgery back in March. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Why you might not get vaccinated for Covid despite new NHS Stratus warning

A new strain of coronavirus has emerged but many Brits might not get the chance to protect themselves against it.

Events

9 d. ago UK energy company offers 'free electric blankets' to 4.5m customers from this month

OVO Energy has announced that it will be giving away free heated throws to those in need from this month as part of the its Extra Support Package

Economics