The Health Secretary told the Commons he would ‘grip’ the issue of doctor substitution and transparency for patients.

Wrapping up warm, eating well and exercising indoors will help keep your blood pressure levels stable this winter.

Charges have been dropped against a murderer after a prison workshop instructor pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with him.

The accident is believed to have happened at the sharp bend where Mote Avenue and Willow Way meet in Maidstone. It’s next to the main entrance to Mote Park. Police, ambulance and fire services have ...

The UK has joined an international coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies as negotiations continue at the UN climate summit Cop29 in Azerbaijan.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say which way he will vote on the assisted dying debate next week. He said he does not want to put pressure on other MPs by “indicating and adding to ...

GPs facing national insurance hikes have been told to “hold tight for funding allocations” by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Calls have been made for GPs, dentists, hospices, care homes and ...

A teenage girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Police are hunting the motorist following the collision at about 6pm on Saturday in Rheims Way, near the Wincheap ...

Thousands of the airline’s passengers were delayed from around 5pm on Monday when a failure affected flight punctuality.

The longest-serving health secretary in British history made his first contribution since returning to the backbenches during Health Questions.

A migrant who was granted asylum in the UK after several attempts to deport him has been jailed for more than 10 years over the rape of a 15-year-old girl. Anicet Mayela, 41, carried out the attack in ...