World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on UK’s NHS

Baku, June 13, AZERTAC A "Trojan horse" therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first, BBC reported. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than...

The Road Ahead: Cycling UK’s Push for Long-Term Investment in Active Travel

This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. by Simon Bowkett Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Cycling UK Simon Bowkett For many of us, cycling is about escape—the freedom, the...

Amber weather warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of UK

13 June 2025, 06:34 | Updated: 13 June 2025, 11:55 An amber weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of the UK tonight. The hot and humid weather expected throughout Friday will end in "beefy showers" in many areas, the Met...

Badenoch claims 'Scotland needs Conservatives now more than ever'

Today, she told delegates: “The SNP has presided over falling standards in education, healthcare and shocking levels of drug deaths. “This is not a party that Scotland needs so we need to bring about their electoral defeat because the Scottish...

Hard border between Wales and England to halt deadly disease could be 'costly and futile'

Livestock farmers in Wales face hard border arrangements with England in what some believe is a futile attempt to halt the advance of a deadly disease. The industry fears being crippled by the need to test and licence vast numbers of sheep and...

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as flooding and thunderstorms to hit UK

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John Swinney defends Health Secretary for taking chauffeur driven car to pub

John Swinney has defended Health Secretary Neil Gray following accusations he was chauffeured to a pub before a football match. The First Minister said the car was used “in accordance with the rules that have been set out within the guidance”. In...

Uncontrolled Gout Demands More Than Standard Dosing, with Brittany Panico, DO

Our brave Jasper is slowly losing the ability to walk – a drug could change that but the NHS cruelly won’t fund it

THE family of a 10-year-old boy who’s losing the ability to walk have described the “nightmare” battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug for help. Rosie and Pete Day from Horsham, West Sussex have been fighting for the drug givinostat...

Barnaby Webber's mum claims 'cover-up' over NHS care of mentally ill killer

The mum of a Somerset teen who was killed in a shocking attack has claimed there have been 'cover-ups' and 'mistruths' about the healthcare provided to the killer before he stabbed three people to death. Valdo Calocane had been diagnosed with...

Iconic US candy eaten by millions banned in UK over fears of cancer-causing ingredients

By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 12:03 EDT, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 12:03 EDT, 13 June 2025 Health officials in the UK have taken Jolly Ranchers off shelves over fears of cancer-causing ingredients....

This Morning hosts pay emotional tribute to British Air India crash passenger who appeared on show and is feared dead - gushing 'we loved his energy in the studio'

This Morning hosts paid an emotional tribute to a British Air India crash passenger who appeared on the show and is feared dead. Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, featured on the ITV daytime programme in January and April this year and discussed the...

Who are the British victims of the Air India plane crash?

Thursday's plane crash in India is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in terms of the number of Britons killed. Of the 242 people on board the London Gatwick-bound Air India flight, 53 were British, with 52 dying. The sole survivor of the...

How South Africa’s hospitality industry is turning mental health challenges into competitive advantage

South Africa’s hospitality industry, projected to be worth more than R20 billion in 2025, is experiencing a wellness revolution. Known for its high-pressure environments and long hours, forward-thinking hospitality leaders are discovering that...

Conversations That Matter: Dr. Brian Day — 'My Fight for Canadian Healthcare'

“Outdated policy decisions, made more than a third of a century ago, helped create our expensive, ineffective and inequitable medicare scheme,” says Dr. Brian Day.Article content Day says he has been challenging Canada’s health-care system for 30...

‘Thunder fever’ warning to 7.2million Brits this weekend as amber warning issued

THUNDERSTORMS due to hit the UK today could prove a nightmare for millions of Brits with asthma. Experts are warning that storms and rising pollen levels could trigger the potentially lethal phemomenon known as "thunder fever". 1 Lightning strikes...

Saving Britain’s Songbirds with Ring and the RSPB

This is an advertisement feature in association with Ring Ring Teams Up with the RSPB to Inspire a New Generation of Birdwatchers Ring and the RSPB join forces to support remote birdwatching in the UK, as new study finds hobby appeals to Gen Z and...

Emma Willis' latest looks are from my favourite British brand, and I genuinely want them all

Emma Willis has one of those wardrobes that consistently feels really on-trend while still being very relaxed and wearable. The star always looks great, and when it comes to celebrity style inspiration, I often look to her for some smart casual...

DWP shares exact date Brits must be born by to get 2025 winter fuel payment

13:27, 13 Jun 2025 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all individuals born before a specific date will be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year. The Gov.uk website has been updated with preliminary details...

Economy in crisis as UK facing 'worst persistent lack of GDP growth in more than 100 years'

The UK economy is experiencing its "worst" period of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in "certainly more than a century", economists claim. Paul Johnson, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), gave a grim assessment of the...