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Cliff Notes – Presenter declares himself a ‘lucky boy’ after devastating cancer diagnosis Nick Owen, diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in April 2023, has shared…

Cliff Notes Health Secretary Wes Streeting is exploring the implementation of “health MOTs” for older citizens in the UK, inspired by Japan’s personalised medical plans…

Joshua Carroll, who murdered Headley Thomas, had escaped from Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust’s care 21 times, raising serious concerns among his family about the unit’s security.

Several of the UK newspapers reported on the story of a British woman who gave birth to a baby girl after a womb transplant. Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus and received her sister’s womb in 2023. It marks the UK’s first successful womb transplant. 

Monday’s headlines continue to report on the backlash of the US tariffs – announced last week – that’s sparked a massive stock market sell-off and fears of a looming global recession.

The prime minister has promised to “shelter British business from the storm” expected from Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The government has stepped in to help the British car industry (amid 25% car tariffs) by making the rules on manufacturers going all-electric more flexible.

Elsewhere, as of next month, health workers will go door-to-door under new plans to tackle sickness rates across England.

The UK weather continues to dominate the headlines as wildfires broke out across Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend after temperatures soared.

In sports, there is continued coverage of the weekend’s Premier League action, including Liverpool’s unbeaten run being ended by Fulham, a drab performance between Man Utd and Man City and Southampton being relegated.

Nottingham attacks wouldn’t have happened if authorities if had listened. The NHS trust that failed to stop the killer behind the Nottingham attacks in June 2023 has been accused of failing other victims. In August 2022, Brenton Marriott was stabbed to death by his son Rudi at their home in Nottingham.

Cliff Notes Keir Starmer has abolished NHS England to return oversight of the health service to ministers, aiming for greater accountability and reduced bureaucracy. The…

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to abolish NHS England aims to eliminate bureaucratic duplication and restore direct democratic control over NHS management, with a…

Cliff Notes NHS England to be scrapped with management of health service returning to government, Starmer says The administrative body NHS England which runs the…

Cliff Notes Pip Quinn, a midwife at Musgrove Park Hospital, has been awarded the national Cavell Star Award for exceptional care provided to families, including…

The UK was once ranked the best country in the world for end-of-life care, in fact the NHS was the envy of the world -…

Good Morning, Britain! Much of the UK is set for another lovely, sunny day – we hope you can make the most of it, as wet weather is on its way next week.


EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today for a special council on defence. It comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Macron warning the continent was at a “turning point of history.”


Closer to home, one of the most interesting stories reports that, for the first time, female doctors outnumber male doctors in the UK.

Despite advancements in palliative care, experts warn that many terminally ill patients in the UK face inadequate support, often leading to unnecessary hospitalisations. The Real…

The Treasury plans to announce substantial spending cuts to realign public finances ahead of the Spring Statement. Escalating borrowing costs attributed to global economic conditions…

An autistic woman with a learning disability was wrongly locked up in a mental health hospital for 45 years, starting when she was just seven…

A recent survey indicates that seven in ten healthcare workers have encountered patients struggling to pay their energy bills. This finding highlights the growing concern…

Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of its chair and chief executive in what health service staff fear…

NHS Chief forced to step down as Health Secretary Streeting plays innocent, but isinde sources have suggested that she was given no choice but to…

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…

Warning that UK is walking into an ‘accident crisis’ as deaths hit record high More people are dying from ‘accidents’ in the UK than ever…

Streeting’s hospital league table plan riles NHS medics and bosses Health secretary says controversial scheme for trusts in England is necessary to raise standards Wes…

Monday’s front pages offer up a real variety of domestic and international topics, with ongoing coverage of Wes Streeting’s NHS plans and the upcoming October Budget finding the most prominent space.

Several publications report on the weekend Israeli attack on Gaza as well as reports of a leaked US document regarding Israel’s planned attack on Iran. Other international news making the UK front pages regard Moldova’s EU referendum and some very light coverage of the upcoming US election.

Back on home soil, the front pages cover the news of Sir Chris Hoyle’s terminal cancer diagnosis, tributes paid to former 1D member Liam Payne and coverage of the weekend’s Premier League action.

Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment. Mechanical thrombectomy can…

One in four Black men in the UK refused prostate cancer test by their GP, survey finds Findings are despite black men being twice as…

Pharmacy closures in England threaten plan to use them instead of GPs for some care Pharmacy closures in England are causing serious concern for GPs.…