Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients under new reforms for sector Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government. It comes as a report suggests dental vouchers worth £150 a year should be introduced in a bid to
More than half of teachers work at a school where a child is homeless – survey More than half of teachers in England have worked at a school in the past year where at least one child was homeless, a survey has found. Nearly a third (31%) of 7,127 state school teachers said in the
Sir Cliff Richard reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year. The 85-year-old singer said his cancer had “gone at the moment” and backed calls for a national screening test for men. In an interview with ITV’s Good Morning
Liverpool parade driver told officers ‘I’ve just ruined my family’s life’ A driver who used a car as a “weapon” to plough through more than 100 people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win told officers “I’ve just ruined my family’s life”, a court heard. Paul Doyle, described as a “family man” by prosecutors, wept as
Hollywood ‘devastated’ at death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”. Authorities are investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home in Los Angeles after police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the property on
Doctors’ strike to go ahead after medics reject Government offer Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government. It comes amid warnings of a “super flu” sweeping the nation, with flu cases in hospitals in England at a
Clarke Carlisle recalls alcoholism battle as he urges those in need to seek help Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism. Carlisle, 46, played for Queens Park Rangers, Leeds United, and Burnley during a professional football career which spanned 17 years. The defender later became chairman
Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis A robotic-assisted procedure that allows doctors to make microscopic movements in the lungs could help diagnose cancer cases much faster, a UK-first trial has shown. The technology gives medics access to hard-to-reach areas of the lung, allowing them to biopsy smaller, suspicious spots that would
UK house sales ‘set to edge down in 2026 amid tight affordability’ House sales will edge down next year amid tight affordability for borrowers, according to a forecast from a banking and finance industry body. UK Finance said it expects around 1.20 million house sales in 2026 and 2027, down from 1.21 million this year.
British-born rabbi among at least 12 killed in gun attack on Bondi Beach At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said. The gunmen, armed with what police have described as “long guns”,