Ella Pickover
Health11 Jun 2026
Two children die from measles as more cases confirmed in London
The UKHSA says measles continues to circulate in many parts of the country with 736 cases recorded this year
Politics
Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts
The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Politics
Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims
The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Politics
We will have justice – infected blood victims speak out as inquiry reopens
The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Health
Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study
The risk was only found to be increased among certain women with asthma.
7 May 2025
Health
‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements
The Government has announced £100 million to refurbish and expand GP surgeries.
6 May 2025
Politics
Women ‘should not be erased’ from NHS guidance – Streeting
NHS.uk says cervical screening is ‘offered to women and people with a cervix’.
6 May 2025
Crime
Infected blood victims ‘scared they won’t live to see compensation’
It comes amid growing disquiet among affected groups about the compensation scheme.
5 May 2025
Health
Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother
Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.
1 May 2025
Health1 May 2025
Gene therapy gives boy with ‘death sentence’ disease a normal life
Eisa Hussein took part in a clinical trial testing the new gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Science
New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS
It comes as health experts issued a warning over sun cream ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
1 May 2025
Politics
More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year
The medical regulator has approved 36 courses to teach physician associates and anaesthesia associates.
30 Apr 2025
Health
Woman contemplating eye removal has sight saved in time for wedding
A first-of-its-kind lab discovered Ellie Irwin had an eye infection.
30 Apr 2025
Politics
Badenoch: ‘I would not want a male mammographer’
Mammograms are currently only carried out by female staff.
29 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Dame Helen Mirren urges midlife exercise for healthy ageing
The actress has urged people to exercise in their 50s.
29 Apr 2025
Health28 Apr 2025
Children referred to gender clinics 'to be tested for autism'
Reports say that health officials will screen children for neurodevelopmental conditions
Health
Shock over record number of attacks on ambulance crew
Ambulance leaders said that there are a growing number of ‘violent assaults’ against staff.
24 Apr 2025
Science
A peanut a day could keep allergy at bay, academics find
One person has gone from being highly allergic to peanuts to eating four a day.
24 Apr 2025
Health23 Apr 2025
New NHS blood test can pick up 12 types of cancers
Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers
Health
Outpatient care ‘ineffective for both patients and staff’ – report
Leading doctors have set out a list of recommendations to improve care going forward.
16 Apr 2025
Science
Brain damage study leads to new discovery
Scientists have discovered which part of the brain is responsible for people’s reasoning skills.
16 Apr 2025