England faces severe disruption as temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, prompting expanded amber heat warnings, travel delays, and wildfires.

Andy Burnham confident release of PC Harper's killers will be blocked

A specialist machine that keeps donated lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs that currently go to waste in England and Wales.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on household electricity to help with rising living costs. The cut is funded by scrapping a digital-ID programme, a decision that has faced criticism regarding its financing.

Despite historically low rates, diphtheria remains a persistent global threat that can trigger severe complications like myocarditis. Medical experts emphasize that maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent potential outbreaks.

NHS Wales is struggling with significant patient waiting lists and severe GP workload intensity. Ongoing staffing vacancies and discharge delays continue to impact emergency care performance.

New analysis shows significant regional disparities in NHS elective care, with patients in wealthier areas more likely to be treated within 18 weeks.

The article examines waiting lists, A&E outcomes, patient satisfaction and GP access across the four UK nations. It stresses that differing data definitions make direct comparison difficult.

The NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen for the second consecutive month, reaching 7.40 million patient pathways. Officials cite new referrals, industrial action, and infrastructure constraints as key drivers behind the service pressures.

As Andy Burnham prepares to assume the office of Prime Minister, he faces pressure to reveal his legislative agenda and complete his cabinet appointments.

As Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, attention shifts to his upcoming cabinet appointments and devolution agenda.

Recent surveillance data reveals a summer increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions across the UK, even as other respiratory illnesses remain in decline. A separate report has also detailed critical failures and poor post-death care within the mortuary services at Nottingham University Hospitals.

Record-breaking temperatures are causing cooling system and equipment failures across NHS trusts, forcing the cancellation of patient appointments.

A chronic shortage of anaesthetists is stalling the surgical pipeline across the UK, leaving millions of patients facing treatment delays and deteriorating health.

Navigating NHS elective surgery backlogs involves proactive steps, such as reviewing clinical priority and using platforms like My Planned Care. Patients can also explore options like short-notice lists or provider choice to help manage their care journey.

NHS England has met its 18-week referral-to-treatment benchmark as waiting lists fall for the fifth consecutive month. Experts warn the progress relies on short-term funding sprints and raise concerns about administrative list removals.

Despite facing its busiest year on record, the NHS reduced waiting lists by over 86,000 in November 2025. Health officials attribute this progress to the Elective Reform Plan's expanded diagnostic and clinical initiatives.

The England NHS waiting list has fallen to 7.25 million treatments, reaching its lowest level since early 2023 despite the busiest winter on record.

New data reveals that more than 450 planned procedures were cancelled across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in May. Officials cited clinical, capacity, and patient-related reasons for the disruptions.

The Office for National Statistics has identified significant inconsistencies in how NHS waiting list data is reported across the four UK nations. Experts warn that differing metrics for referral and treatment pathways make direct comparisons misleading.