NHS Birmingham 'key changes' after concern over staff sickness in these city hospitals

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Worries have emerged regarding alarming staff illness levels at Birmingham hospitals as the winter period draws near. Figures presented to the University Hospitals...

UK Markets Hit Record Highs As Global Rally Continues

(MENAFN- DailyFX (IG)) FTSE 100 pushes towards closing record The FTSE 100 rose 0.3% at the open and remained in positive territory throughout the session. The index is on track for a closing record, marking a significant milestone for United...

UK travellers face new rule from October 12 when visiting 29 countries

The Schengen area permits over 450m individuals to move freely between member countries(Image: Teamjackson via Getty Images) Next month, the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will kick off. This fresh digital border system will...

UK-based Zimbabweans gather to discuss crisis back home

By Staff Reporter ZIMBABWEANS living in the United Kingdom recently gathered in Durham to reflect on the worsening social, political, and economic situation back home. The meeting brought together activists, community leaders, and concerned...

Scotland’s rugged coasts named top autumn foraging spots to explore nature’s bounty

Simply Sea Views has named Scotland’s rugged coastlines among the UK’s top spots for autumn foraging.(Image: Getty Images) Scotland’s rugged coastlines have been named among the best destinations in the UK for autumn foraging The ranking comes...

UK Confronts Rising Long-Term Terror Threat From Gaza War

(Bloomberg) -- Since the conflict between Israel and Hamas flared anew two years ago, UK security officials have braced for the bloodshed to spread into local streets. On Thursday — Yom Kippur — the violence finally struck Britain’s Jewish...

NHS warns over-50s must attend cancer screenings as 11,000 Brits die each year

These screenings can detect the disease "before" symptoms appear. The NHS has reminded women aged 50 and over to come forward for this vital health check(Image: Getty) Brits over a certain age have been urged to come forward for a vital cancer...

NHS services with longest waiting lists in North East and North Cumbria

North East and North Cumbria's NHS Integrated Care Board met on Tuesday September 30 at the Durham Centre. Integrated Care Boards (ICB) oversee health and care services in their area, ensuring that enough provision is in place to meet the needs of...

Brits warned after tourists targeted by new extortion scam in Amsterdam

Travellers in Amsterdam are being warned about being approached by people in the Dutch city who appear in need - but could actually just be trying to extort money from them. Recent posts on social media have documented reports of tourists being...

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer. "We are thrilled to welcome Brittney to the DMU Clinic," says Lauren Mach...

DWP expands much-loved perk to UK households on six benefits

DWP expands much-loved perk to UK households on six benefits The Department for Work and Pensions has widened the Warm Home Discount to six million people for this winter, the benefits department has announced. The automatic discount will be...

New Covid strain warning as UK health agency issues 'avoid contact' advice

The new strain of Covid currently accounts for the highest proportion of infections in the UK(Image: Getty) People infected with a new and contagious strain of Covid have been urged to "avoid contact" with vulnerable people and stay home if...

M4 road closures and roadworks to hit drivers in Wales this weekend

The eastbound carriageway of M4 motorway between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle in south Wales during poor driving conditions (Image: Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures) Road closures and disruptions could have an impact on your journey this weekend,...

Gender Clinic Files: Some people in Scotland will never get a gender clinic appointment on a 224-year waitlist

TL;DR: Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get their first appointment at an NHS gender clinic, and some will never receive care, QueerAF can reveal. This is the start of a new series that exposes deep...

Amanda Holden takes major step in Britain’s Got Talent role amid Simon Cowell health woes

Amanda Holden's major role shake-up on BGT amid Simon Cowell’s health woes Amanda Holden has been handed the role of head judge on Britain’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell was forced to withdraw from the Birmingham auditions due to illness....

Chiadi Ndu: Advocating mental health wellness, awareness

Chiadi Ndu, PhD, is a lawyer and mental health expert. She founded Behind The Heart (BTH) Integrated Wellness and Therapy in 2012 and has completed over 8, 000hours of professional counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the British...

Beloved UK beverage could be saving your heart - but you need to drink lots of it

A beloved UK beverage which is deeply woven into British culture can have a positive impact on heart health, latest research has revealed. Scientists have long highlighted the health benefits of tea, particularly its effects on cardiac health....

The UK city where it's hardest for locals to live healthily

It reveals that factors such as access to nutritious food, green spaces, healthcare services, and opportunities for physical activity are heavily influenced by geographic location. Communities facing socioeconomic challenges often contend with...

India, UK quantum computing tie-up in focus ahead of UK PM's Mumbai visit

A research tie-up between Imperial College London and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to harness quantum computing and biotechnology to help farmers grow stronger crops that are more resilient to climate change has emerged as a...

Peatland monitoring in Scotland secures major grant boost

As one of the largest degraded ecosystems in Scotland, yet one of its most important carbon sinks, national efforts are taking place to conserve and restore damaged peat bogs. The effort is being led by Peatland ACTION, funded by Scottish...