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Concerns raised after some brands sold in shops in England and Wales found to exceed legal limitsSome high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes, tests shows.Data…
NHS Providers urges government to ‘come to the table’ as RCN union leader says stoppages could continue until ChristmasMinisters are facing pressure to tackle an escalating wave of NHS strikes, after the organisation representing NHS trusts warned that…
NHS leader says threat of joint strike with junior doctors could pose hardest challenge yetA 48-hour nurses’ strike in England in May will present “severe challenges”, and the threat of coordinated industrial action with junior doctors could pose the “…
RCN members refuse offer recommended by union leaders by 54% to 46% in ballotNurses are to launch fresh strike action across England later this month after rejecting the government’s pay offer, sparking fears stoppages could go on until Christmas.In a …
Government sleepwalking, junk food and rising inactivity have created a health emergency that has been warned of for decadesThe warnings about a looming, large and potentially lethal diabetes crisis in the UK have been sounded for years. Tragically, th…
Letter adds to pressure on health secretary after BMA reveals it is already talking to arbitration serviceNHS bosses have urged the health secretary to let the arbitration service Acas see if it can help to break the deadlock in his deepening dispute w…
Conciliation service urged to look for ways to end logjam with government over demand for 35% pay riseUK politics live – latest updatesThe junior doctors’ union has asked the conciliation service Acas to look into ways of breaking the deadlock in their…
Strike is expected to lead to 350,000 appointments including operations being cancelledJunior doctors across England have begun a four-day strike that will result in an estimated 350,000 appointments including operations being cancelled.Doctors will mo…
NHS chief says four-day strike poses risks to patient safety, with up to 350,000 appointments and operations likely to be cancelledThe four-day strike by junior doctors in England will have a “catastrophic impact” on NHS waiting lists, with up to 350,0…
Call for review to have statutory powers to make witnesses give evidence after only 11 of 14,000 come forwardWhat is the Essex mental health inquiry and why is it being criticised?Bereaved relatives have said an independent inquiry into the death of al…