NHS failing on key cancer target, with some patients waiting over 104 days Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target, with some of the worst performers seeing only around half of patients on time, data shows. Figures analysed by the Press Association for 2025 reveal a wide variation among trusts in England,
Nearly half the public delayed or avoided seeking GP help last year Nearly half (48%) of all UK adults avoided or delayed contacting their GP about a health concern last year, a new poll suggests, as the Government announced new plans for family doctors to guarantee same-day appointments for patients with urgent health needs. People
Harry and Meghan begin two-day Jordan visit to highlight humanitarian efforts The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin a two-day visit to Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. Harry and Meghan will also visit initiatives they have helped fund to medically evacuate children from the war in
Snoop Dogg welcomed by excited football fans on first Swansea visit Swansea City football club co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club. The American rapper, who is a minority owner of the Sky Bet Championship club alongside American television host Martha
Water firm fined for polluting stream with sewage three times in a year A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said. The agency said one incident at Pools Brook Country Park, in Staveley, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire,
UK data watchdog fines Reddit £14m for failing to protect child users Online discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said the failings meant children had potentially been exposed to inappropriate and harmful
Kemi Badenoch calls for digital ‘counter-revolution’ to protect children Kemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media. The Conservatives have called for a complete ban on social media for under-16s, accusing the Government of “dragging its heels” on the issue. Ministers have launched
PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion Sir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace. The Prime Minister used an address to Cabinet on the fourth anniversary of Russian
Lord Mandelson is reportedly released on bail pending further investigation Lord Peter Mandelson has reportedly been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office In a statement issued just after 2am on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape. Brand previously denied two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault in relation to alleged offences between 1999 and 2005,