New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Month: July 2025
Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government’s attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early…
UK borrowing costs fall as investors’ nerves ease
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works “in lockstep” with…
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
Catherine says “you put on a sort of brave face” during treatment but afterwards it can also feel “really difficult”.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France’s transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
‘£54k to rent five phones is killing my business’
A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK.
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
Cash to isolate ‘would have cut Covid deaths’
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.