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NHS doctors to strike over Easter despite 22% pay rise under Labour
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (779+ words) Resident doctors in England will stage a six-day walkout between April 7 and April 13, the British Medical Association has confirmed. The industrial action, which starts shortly after the Easter holidays, will result in disruption for millions of patients across England. The…...
Rachel Reeves's tobacco tax raid creates £167m shortfall and 'pushes Britons to black market and duty free"
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (566+ words) HMRC hit by falling tax receipts despite only a modest decline in smoking rates Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a "167million shortfall in tobacco tax revenues as British smokers increasingly turn to illicit cigarettes. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures reveal that…...
Jesy Nelson admits feeling 'sad' as she gives candid new health update of baby twins: 'Another reminder"
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (520+ words) Two men arrested in connection with Golders Green ambulance arson attack The former Little Mix star shared her daughters' SMA1 diagnosis in January Jesy Nelson has posted a candid update about her twin babies' health as she continues to advocate for…...
Parents describe 'worst nightmare' as two-year-old daughter is diagnosed with dementia
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (564+ words) The family is raising funds to cover medical expenses that could enhance their daughter's quality of life A two-year-old girl faces the prospect of losing her physical and cognitive abilities following a devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder. Gus…...
Crown Princess Mette-Marit makes surprise appearance as health struggles continue
1+ day, 20+ min ago (568+ words) The Crown Princess's declining health made the appearance unlikely Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway defied expectations today by appearing at the opening of the Belgian State Visit, despite palace officials having confirmed she would not participate due to her declining…...
Warning to 'stop using' popular cleanser as MHRA recalls 50,000 units over contamination fears
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (342+ words) The alert comes after antibiotic-resistant was detected at the company's manufacturing plant The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a precautionary recall affecting roughly 50,000 units of Hibiwash antimicrobial wash manufactured by M'lnlycke Health Care. Three separate batches of…...
Scientists unveil two daily habits that could cut your heart attack risk in under 11 minutes
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (485+ words) 'Small changes in a few areas of our lives can have a surprisingly large positive impact on cardiovascular health' We are all well-advised to keep on top of exercise routines and healthy diets for heart health, but new findings suggest…...
Thousands of British honey jars may contain traces of powerful cancer and pain drugs, scientists warn
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (440+ words) Oil tops $100 again as Iran labels 'positive talks' claim as 'fake news' A new investigation has detected medications, including ibuprofen, antivirals and heart medication in raw honey sold in the UK Research from the University of Leeds and the UK…...
Britain launches £42m prostate cancer screening trial with drive to recruit black men
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (584+ words) With twice the risk, black men are central to the study, which aims for 10 per cent representation A landmark "42million research programme aimed at establishing an NHS prostate cancer screening system has commenced, with organisers placing particular emphasis on enrolling black…...
Macmillan cancer charity to prioritise welfare support for trans and ethnic minority patients
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (18+ words) Trans row erupts as Macmillan cancer charity to prioritise welfare support for trans and ethnic minority patients'GB News...