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Voices: Are you worried about the private sector’s role in the NHS? Join The Independent Debate  Jeremy Corbyn’s criticism of Labour’s NHS plans has reignited…

The blank slate of a new year is a seductive time when it comes to beauty and wellness. As the December indulgence fades, many of us are tempted by the pull to press the reset button. So — here are the most exciting upcoming trends and developments in skin, health, fitness and general wellbeing this year.

Good News from the UK: World-first urine test ‘detects lung cancer’ Scientists have created a first-of-its-kind urine test which they say catches lung cancer early,…

The extent of unexploded ordnance littering Syria will be “massive” and poses a particular threat to children returning to the country, a landmine-clearing leader has warned.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed the six “milestones” he wants to achieve to bring change to the country. He has asked the public to measure his government against his milestones at the next election. 

His milestones include building more houses, cutting NHS waiting lists and putting more police officers on the streets. 

Elderly patient dies after 52-hour A&E wait without medication Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly…

In a video message addressed to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health Conference, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, underscored the European Union’s steadfast commitment to support Ukraine “in all respects, and for as long as it takes.”

Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds Health Services Safety Investigation Body reveals difficulties inmates have when they leave jail for treatment A…

The rise of ketamine addiction in the UK – podcast Journalist Elle Hunt and recovered addict Jack Curran talk about the rise of ketamine use…

One in seven A&E patients are repeat visitors with unmet needs, study finds Some patients across UK turning to A&Es five or more times a…

The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off…

Underperforming NHS hospitals to be named and shamed in league tables in bid to end rewards for failure Failing hospitals will be named and shamed…

New ‘game changer’ pill to stop smoking to be given to thousands for free A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be…

NHS crisis ‘a million times worse’ than under Tony Blair, former health secretary warns The NHS is “drinking in the last-chance saloon”, Labour’s top health…

Popular cold medications don’t work, say experts, as US considers ban A pharmacy drugs expert says many popular cold and flu remedies should be banned because they are…

NHS is drinking in ‘last chance saloon’, says Labour health advisor The NHS has been warned it is “drinking in the last chance saloon” and…

Map shows location of potentially deadly mpox strain in UK | UK News The second and third cases of the Clade Ib mpox virus have been detected. The…

HRT should be offered as first-line treatment for menopause, says Nice Guidelines for England and Wales address criticism of earlier draft advising CBT ‘alongside or…

Researchers who studied babies in Scotland believe cuts to benefits and services are linked to rise. Linking the lack of nutrition in mothers to UK’s…

Buffer zones finally set to be implemented outside abortion clinics in ‘milestone moment’ Abortion providers have welcomed the introduction of buffer zones outside clinics in…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Budget to fix a broken but not beaten NHS  Most of Tuesday’s front pages speculate on tomorrow’s budget with…

Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking regulations as ban on disposables looms With a date now set for the UK’s ban on disposable…

Wes Streeting – salary £160,000 – says he counts as ‘working person’ as Budget row goes on Wes Streeting has become the latest minister embroiled…

Researchers study treatment for chronic pain in childhood cancer survivors Team at Nottingham Trent University is investigating how chemotherapy in early life could damage nerve…

UK-wide ban on disposable vapes from June 2025 Disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain from 1 June 2025. New laws will reportedly…