The NHS is set to introduce a chickenpox vaccination for children across England, aiming to reduce the number of youngsters missing school or nursery due to infection and help prevent related complications.
Labour’s standing has fallen to just 20% support under Keir Starmer, according to a new poll, leaving Reform UK on 28% as voters cite rising living costs and policy U-turns, while his efforts to sustain Western unity over the war have yet to boost his ratings.
Farage has unveiled a plan to deport 600,000 migrants over five years and detain every unauthorised small-boat arrival in expanded facilities, offering payments to Iran and the Taliban to repatriate asylum seekers while signalling intent to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
The government is introducing tougher measures against so-called honour crime in response to public concern and recent high-profile cases, aiming to improve protection for those at risk and raise awareness across key agencies.
A record 111,000 people have claimed asylum in the UK over the past year, prompting renewed debate over the government’s efforts to address small boat arrivals and manage the overall immigration system.
A former church leader who headed a sect has been found guilty by a jury of multiple offences against nine women, following allegations of serious misconduct.
Amid a growing backlash led by property presenter Kirsty Allsopp, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing a levy on homes valued above £500,000, with opponents warning it would penalise ordinary homeowners while supporters argue it would spread the tax burden more fairly and boost public finances.
Criminals are exploiting the public by running thousands of fake online pharmacy websites selling counterfeit medicines and illegally obtaining personal data, prompting warnings for people to be especially cautious when purchasing medication on the internet.
Rail fares are set to increase by a further 5.5%, sparking frustration among consumer groups who argue that the above-inflation rise is unjustified as nationalisation approaches.
The price of Mounjaro, a weight loss treatment, is set to significantly increase, leaving UK users facing substantially higher annual costs due to decisions by the US manufacturer.