Kent meningitis outbreak triggers surge in UK vaccine demand, policy debateMeningitis B outbreak in Kent has led to a surge in demand for the vaccine. Pharmacies report shortages as people seek protection. The gove...
21 Mar, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Who is Shabana Mahmood, who may become UK's first Muslim PM? Explainer on Labour leadership turmoil over Epstein files controversyWho is Shabana Mahmood, who may become UK's first Muslim PM? The explainer looks at her background, career, migration stance, Labour Party ...
09 Feb, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
New law to prioritise UK graduates over foreigners for National Health Services training postsBritain's new law prioritizes UK medical graduates for NHS specialty training, impacting Indian doctors, the largest overseas group. Health...
15 Jan, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Not just tablets, paracetamol is hidden in 5 everyday products — experts warn of overdose riskExperts are raising concerns about the widespread use of paracetamol, a common painkiller found in numerous over-the-counter medications. A...
26 Sep, 2025, 02.03 AM IST
Will Starmer resign? Labour insiders say his days as UK PM numberedSir Keir Starmer's leadership faces internal challenges as senior Labour figures warn he may need to step down if upcoming election results...
04 Jul, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
UK finance minister Reeves to set out action plan to slash 'red tape'UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a plan on Monday to reduce regulatory red tape to boost business. The plan aims to cut admin...
17 Mar, 2025, 07.26 AM IST
UK PM Keir Starmer declares war on red tape, abolishes health bodyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the abolition of NHS England, an arms-length government body, bringing the NHS under democrat...
15 Mar, 2025, 01.23 PM IST
Did he take a leaf out of Elon Musk's DOGE? Keir Starmer to slash 10,000 jobs at NHS England; here are the ones who will be impactedPM Keir Starmer abolishes NHS England, cutting 9,000 roles to slash bureaucracy and redirect funds to frontline care. Critics warn of disru...
14 Mar, 2025, 01.45 AM IST
NHS England abolished, PM Keir Starmer hopes move will bring it back under democratic controlThe move will undo the structural reforms that the NHS were put through in 2012. The latest reorganisation will cut bureaucracy and bring t...
13 Mar, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
Amanda Pritchard resigns as NHS England chief: What it means for healthcare reformsAmanda Pritchard has announced her resignation as NHS England chief executive and will step down in April after facing scrutiny from parlia...
25 Feb, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
So much to learn from India, says UK ministerUK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, stresses the importance of a closer partnership with India in AI, space science, ...
22 Oct, 2024, 10.14 PM IST
British PM Starmer plans 'major surgery' to reform country's health serviceBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans for major reforms to the NHS following a review by Lord Ara Darzi, which highlighted se...
12 Sep, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped the Rwanda scheme to prioritize economic and NHS issues. His diverse Cabinet tackles migrant crises. T...
08 Jul, 2024, 11.36 AM IST
New UK Prime Minister Starmer assembles Cabinet for the first meeting: 'Now we get to work'Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his new government are tasked with tackling a range of issues in the U.K., including boosting the economy, ...
08 Jul, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
'Enough of being taken for granted', NHS nurses announce strike dates, read hereNHS nurses' to go on strike, demanding higher pay. The move comes after Health Secretary refused to discuss pay rise. However, this will no...
25 Nov, 2022, 05.25 PM IST
UK's PM denies end to Covid law is recklessBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied throwing "caution to the wind" as he prepares to end all pandemic-related legal restriction...
20 Feb, 2022, 05.54 PM IST
London to move into Tier 2 of 'high' COVID-19 alert level from SaturdayBusinesses and venues can continue to operate under COVID-secure conditions within these restrictions, with businesses selling food or drin...
15 Oct, 2020, 05.52 PM IST