4 h. ago Yes, we doctors make mistakes. Being a patient is risky but these are the seven steps you must take to protect yourself from medical calamity: PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY

The tragic death of 27-year-old Jessica Brady exemplifies this. She went to her GP surgery more than 20 times in five months with abdominal pain yet never received the tests she needed.

Science

36 h. ago 47 Skin's 'great' skincare shoppers would 'be lost without' now on sale

47 Skin is offering 10% off all bundles until 19 December, with the popular 2 Step Cleanse and Protect Bundle now £47.50 down from £53

Economics

3 d. ago What to do if your flight gets cancelled — 3 important steps

If your flight is cancelled, it can be stressful and frustrating – but travel experts say there are crucial steps you can take to protect your rights and get back on track

Politics

8 d. ago Five steps to protect your pension after Rachel Reeves' salary sacrifice tax raid in the Budget

Protecting your pension wealth has scarcely been more important following Rachel Reeves' latest tax-grabbing Budget. Protect and grow your pension by following five simple steps.

Economics

9 d. ago Strictly viewers left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston as she makes numerous mistakes during latest performance

The Doctor Who star, 62, was clearly disappointed after making numerous mistakes during her disco themed cha cha, 38, before once again returning to the floor for the first ever Instant Dance.

Politics

9 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing viewers left 'gutted' for Alex Kingston as actress makes numerous mistakes during latest performance: 'I just want to give her a hug!'

The Doctor Who actress, 62, was clearly disappointed after making numerous mistakes during her cha cha with pro partner Johannes Radebe, 38, landing only 24 points out of 40 from the judges.

Culture

1 week ago Epidemiologist's warning to anyone with a tattoo over 29pc cancer risk

People with tattoos have been urged to take three steps to protect themselves

Events

1 week ago Jeremy Clarkson takes extraordinary step to 'protect legacy' after horrifying discovery

Jeremy Clarkson has joined other famous figures in having his face trademarked as he seeks to protect his legacy into the future following a successful career on television

Politics

1 week ago Tom Phillips case: New Zealand to hold public inquiry into disappearance of fugitive father and children

Hearings will be held in private to assess ‘whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children’, says attorney generalA public inquiry will be held into the authorities’ handling of the disappearance of fugitive father Tom Phillips with his three children, who hid in New Zealand’s wilderness for nearly four years, the government has announced. Phillips disappeared into the rugged North Island wilderness with his children just before Christmas in 2021, following a dispute with their mother. He did not have legal custody of his children.In August, he was killed in an exchange of fire with police after reports of a burglary in the remote town of Piopio, in the central North Island. A police officer was shot and required surgery. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Reeves has swung a huge sledgehammer that'll wipe £37,000 off your pension

The Chancellor has launched a stealth attack on 'salary sacrifice' company pensions, with a new £2,000 cap on the pension contributions that can be made with tax breaks.

Economics

1 week ago What Reeves' devastating pensions raid means for you, the people who will be thousands worse off

The Chancellor has launched a stealth attack on 'salary sacrifice' company pensions, with a new £2,000 cap on the pension contributions that can be made with tax breaks.

Politics

1 week ago Five steps to protect your money today ahead of Budget announcements

Personal finance experts have explained what you should, and shouldn't do on Budget day to keep your money safe

Economics

2 w. ago Ofcom urges tech firms to step up to protect women and girls online

The watchdog has published new guidance but some organisations have said it must be made mandatory.

Politics

2 w. ago It's now clear to me exactly where Reeves will strike in the Budget

It's clear now that the Chancellor is a mere puppet whose strings are being pulled by backbenchers more Left-wing than Jeremy Corbyn ever was.

Events

2 w. ago 'I thought I had a spot, but it was the start of stage four cancer'

Rebecca has now had part of her lung removed and doctors say it is down to a mistake when she was younger

Politics

3 w. ago Six DIY hacks to slash £915 from YOUR energy bills including £3.99 B&Q must

GOT a quiet weekend? Some DIY jobs will fix your finances as well as your home. Taking these simple steps will protect you from bigger energy bills. It comes as the energy price cap is expected to rise by around £100 next spring. Bills already rose by 2% – or £35 – for the typical...

Economics

3 w. ago 'I'm an expert and if you have a garden you must do this before Storm Claudia batters UK today'

Storm Claudia is set to batter the UK today and the wind and rain can cause major damage to gardens — one expert has recommended a simple step to protect outdoor spaces.

Events

3 w. ago African countries boost family planning funding in ‘shift from dependency’ after aid cuts

Zambia, Zimbabwe and DRC take steps to protect decades of progress in reproductive health, as donor fatigue leads to steep cuts in aidAfrican governments are boosting funding for family planning programmes as cuts in foreign aid threaten decades of reproductive health progress and access to birth control for millions of women and girls.Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are the latest countries to announce increased budgets for family planning supplies and services. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Three countries boost family planning funding in ‘powerful shift from dependency’ in Africa after aid cuts

Zambia, Zimbabwe and DRC take steps to protect decades of progress in reproductive health, as donor fatigue leads to steep cuts in aidSeveral African governments are boosting funding for family planning programmes as cuts in foreign aid threaten decades of reproductive health progress and access to birth control for millions of women and girls.Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are the latest to announce increased budgets for family planning supplies and services. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Car headlights: bright, LED headlight drivers risk £1,000 fine as DVSA targets illegal upgrades on UK roads

Drivers say car modifications are making night journeys unbearable — the DVSA is stepping in to protect road users 😣

Events