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Government Hopes Unions Will Be Less 'Militant' As It Braces For Wider NHS Strikes
Government Hopes Unions Will Be Less "Militant" As It Braces For Wider NHS Strikes
Health
The government is reluctant to get its hopes up that it can avoid further strikes among senior doctors and nurses, as the threat of wider industrial action across the NHS looms.
Campaigners Fear Government Backtracking On Care Supporter Bill
Health
Campaigners Fear Government Backtracking On Care Supporter Bill
Julian Hartley: Challenges At CQC Are 'Even Deeper' Than Expected
Health
Julian Hartley: Challenges At CQC Are "Even Deeper" Than Expected
How AI Is Changing Britain's GP Surgeries
Health
How AI Is Changing Britain's GP Surgeries
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Health
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Opinion
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
Health
By Tamora Langley
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
Health
By Beccy Cooper MP
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
Health
By Maria Caulfield
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
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Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Political parties
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms New Political Party With Zarah Sultana
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms New Political Party With Zarah Sultana
Political parties
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
Political parties
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A 'Nasty Person'
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A "Nasty Person"
Foreign affairs
'We’re Too Nice': Lib Dems Eye Reform Tactics to Sharpen Their Message
"We’re Too Nice": Lib Dems Eye Reform Tactics to Sharpen Their Message
Political parties
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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
Health & Care news
'Second age of eugenics': Would you select an embryo for its chances of higher intelligence?
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
'Second age of eugenics': Would you select an embryo for its chances of higher intelligence?
Would you select an embryo according to its chances of higher intelligence? And is that even possible? Sienna Rodgers explores the ‘second age of eugenics’
Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB launches £10k award in memory of inspirational built environment professional

Political willpower needed to tackle heart disease crisis Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
Political willpower needed to tackle heart disease crisis
Recent British Heart Foundation (BHF) analysis confirms that we are losing hard-won progress to reduce early death from cardiovascular disease
Miriam Cates interview: 'Marriage is essentially meaningless if it is easy to get out of'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Miriam Cates interview: 'Marriage is essentially meaningless if it is easy to get out of'
Conservative MP Miriam Cates talks to Sienna Rodgers about population collapse, plus why she thinks all surrogacy should be outlawed and no-fault divorce was a ‘mistake’
Patients must know whether or not their medic is a biological woman
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Patients must know whether or not their medic is a biological woman
The Lords raise their voices – and something happens.
Maintaining vigilance against COVID-19 this winter and beyond Partner content
Health
By Pfizer UK
Maintaining vigilance against COVID-19 this winter and beyond
COVID-19 remains a public health threat – particularly in winter, says Dr Gillian Ellsbury, Pfizer's Vaccines & Antivirals Medical Director.
The Government’s new hypothecated tax on independent bookies will mean closed shops and sacked staff Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
The Government’s new hypothecated tax on independent bookies will mean closed shops and sacked staff
For over two decades bookmakers like Jenningsbet have been proud to pay their part supporting a voluntary levy which funds excellent charities tackling gambling related harm.
Darcy Bourne: Creating positive change in her local community Partner content
Health
By UK Sport
Darcy Bourne: Creating positive change in her local community
As we move into the Olympic and Paralympic year, we have launched the first in a series of films that will highlight powerful social impact stories across a variety of sports, demonstrating how sport can drive positive, meaningful and lasting change in society.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Time to prioritise public health in 2024
Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic
Safer Gambling Week 2023 was clearly another fantastic success. While it takes time to fully understand the impact of each campaign, the early results make clear our industry went further than ever to promote the tools which help people control their play, while ensuring more people than ever saw signposting to the advice and support available to those who may be struggling. In short, Safer Gambling Week works.
Dementia Research will Change the Future Partner content
Health
By UK Dementia Research Institute
Dementia Research will Change the Future
Today, over a million people in the UK are living with dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease (MND).
Putting patients first: making a success of the Major Conditions Strategy Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
Putting patients first: making a success of the Major Conditions Strategy
The challenges our healthcare system faces are immediate and obvious. Long waits for operations, the difficulties of seeing a GP, queues in Accident and Emergency departments. This winter is likely to be one of the most challenging the NHS has ever seen.
Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk
Health
Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk
A coalition of academics and charities working with migrants in the care sector have called on the Home Office to urgently address issues of migrant exploitation in the care sector.
Thriving after stroke Partner content
Health
By Stroke Association
Thriving after stroke
The estimated overall cost of stroke in the UK is set to rise to an incredible £75 billion by 2035.
This presents huge challenges for the health and care system, not just for delivering stroke
treatment in the acute setting, but also in managing people’s ill health after stroke. One in four
strokes in the UK impact working-age people
Delivering an NHS fit for the future starts by addressing the emergency care crisis Partner content
Health
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
British Geriatrics Society
Parkinson's UK
Delivering an NHS fit for the future starts by addressing the emergency care crisis
Finding long-term solutions to fix our emergency care departments will have to be on the immediate agenda for whoever is in power after the next General Election.
From National Guidance to Local Action: Improving Access to Dermatology Services Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
From National Guidance to Local Action: Improving Access to Dermatology Services
A new report from AbbVie advocates for the full implementation of government guidance that has the potential to remove barriers to care and treatment for dermatology patients and deliver system savings.
Cell and gene therapies – where to next? Partner content
Health
By Bayer
Cell and gene therapies – where to next?
Bayer's Early Asset Strategist, Kerry Kriel, explains the current state of play when it comes to cell and gene therapies in the UK and how we can further promote innovation.
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his own decision-making as chancellor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and told the Covid Inquiry that the Eat Out To Help Scheme was the "right thing to do".
The End of the NHS: Prioritise prevention or prepare for its collapse Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
The End of the NHS: Prioritise prevention or prepare for its collapse
The British public live longer, yet unhealthier lives than previous generations. Many people in the UK will experience decades with serious chronic illness, much of which is preventable. While the ability of our NHS to sustain life is admirable, a long history of ineffective public health policy has created a toxic recipe for extremely long-term illness that will soon finish-off a health service already on its knees.
Demanding more on nutritional care – a view from the BAPEN 2023 annual conference Partner content
Health
By British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA)
Demanding more on nutritional care – a view from the BAPEN 2023 annual conference
On 28-29 November 700 delegates ascended to Edinburgh to attend the BAPEN 2023 Annual Conference.
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was "Let It Rip"
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has denied ever saying government's approach to the pandemic should be “let it rip” and allow Covid-19 to kill older and more clinically vulnerable people.
Seeking Safety for the Most Vulnerable – Escalating Action Against E-Bike Battery Fires Partner content
Health
By Electrical Safety First
Seeking Safety for the Most Vulnerable – Escalating Action Against E-Bike Battery Fires
The media increasingly reports lithium-ion battery fires and their devastating consequences. Here, Wayne Mackay, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, at leading charity, Electrical Safety First, explains why legislation to address them is desperately needed - particularly for the protection of vulnerable and marginalised groups - and why the issue is now being taken forward by Yvonne Fovargue MP.
The Covid inquiry has become a headline grabbing display of tittle-tattle
Health
By Lord Bethell
The Covid inquiry has become a headline grabbing display of tittle-tattle
When news of unexplained mass deaths in Wuhan first reached us in 2020, professor Chris Whitty gave us one of his characteristically straight-shooting assessments on the likelihood of a pandemic.
Boris Johnson Blames 'Default Mindset' For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Blames "Default Mindset" For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has blamed a "default mindset" for the early assumption by government that Covid-19 would not seriously impact the UK, when questioned at the Covid Inquiry.
EventsAll
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards