Jane Kirby
Health
New research finds lymph node change could indicate breast cancer risk
New research could help identify people who are at higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading
By Jane Kirby
6 Jun 2026
Politics20 Nov 2025
Government ‘chaos’ and failure cost 23,000 lives, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry was highly critical of former prime minister Boris Johnson and his team
Politics
UK Covid-19 Inquiry to publish findings into decisions made by Boris Johnson
During hearings, the inquiry heard wide-ranging criticisms of Mr Johnson and his top team of advisers.
By Jane Kirby
20 Nov 2025
Politics
Starmer tells son how ‘proud’ he is of him but acknowledges pressure he faces
The Government has launched a new strategy for men’s health to tackle issues such as gambling addiction, alcohol abuse and suicide.
By Jane Kirby
19 Nov 2025
Science
Ultra-processed foods a leading cause of ‘chronic disease pandemic’, experts say
Researchers and scientists say UPFs are ‘displacing’ fresh foods and meals, worsening diet quality, and are linked to multiple chronic diseases.
By Jane Kirby
18 Nov 2025
Health
Health clinics on the high street can revive flagging town centres – NHS leaders
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said locating health centres in towns offered ‘real regeneration and a clear win for the community’.
By Jane Kirby
18 Nov 2025
Health
Working in understaffed NHS is leaving nurses sick and ‘broken’, leaders warn
The Royal College of Nursing said it was receiving dozens of calls every week to its advice line from staff suffering burnout.
By Jane Kirby
17 Nov 2025
Politics
Doctors holding patients to ransom by going on strike – Streeting
The Health Secretary said doctors were being ‘irresponsible’ in striking for five days in their dispute over pay and conditions.
By Jane Kirby
14 Nov 2025
Politics
NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts
Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.
By Jane Kirby
14 Nov 2025
Politics
NHS waiting list falls as Streeting says health service ‘on road to recovery’
The NHS waiting list for planned treatment rose in June, July and August then fell in September.
By Jane Kirby
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Thousands of NHS staff redundancies to go ahead after funding agreed
The NHS will be permitted to overspend its budget this year to pay for redundancies, recouping the costs further down the line.
By Jane Kirby
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Wes Streeting in last-minute plea to doctors to call off strike
The Health Secretary said he would not move further on pay, despite BMA calls for a 26% uplift to counter what it says is pay erosion over time.
By Jane Kirby
12 Nov 2025
Science
Listening to hypnosis techniques can reduce hot flushes, research suggests
Researchers writing in the journal Jama Network Open said the findings were clinically significant.
By Jane Kirby
11 Nov 2025
Politics
Patients will be harmed when doctors go on strike this week, NHS leader warns
Daniel Elkeles said strikes distract ‘everybody from being able to do all the things they want to do to improve care’.
By Jane Kirby
11 Nov 2025
Politics
St George’s flags create ‘no-go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn
A poll of health service leaders found 45% were extremely concerned about discrimination towards staff from patients and the public.
By Jane Kirby
11 Nov 2025
Science
Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’
US President Donald Trump said in September there has been a ‘meteoric rise’ in cases of autism.
By Jane Kirby
10 Nov 2025
Money
More councils urged to exempt terminally ill people from council tax
Barnsley brought in the change last month, following Manchester City Council.
By Jane Kirby
7 Nov 2025
Health
NHS faces a ‘collision’ of flu and doctor strikes, chief says
Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.
By Jane Kirby
6 Nov 2025
Health
Thousands of people could die in bad flu wave this winter – experts
People are being urged to get a flu jab to protect against the virus, which has swept Australia and is now taking hold in the UK.
By Jane Kirby
6 Nov 2025
Business News
More than 100,000 obesity deaths ‘could be prevented with new food warnings’
Mandatory nutrient warning labels could deliver substantial health benefits for the population, experts said.
By Jane Kirby
5 Nov 2025
Health
One in 10 children in first year of primary school in England is obese
Overall, 1.1m children were measured at state-maintained schools as part of data collection.
By Jane Kirby
4 Nov 2025