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Biobank deadlock is a symptom of the UK’s ailing innovation sector
Medics escalate campaign for higher pay by providing only a ‘Christmas Day’ emergency service
Ministers invoke legislation that seeks to ensure minimum service levels in critical sectors
Official data will come as blow to prime minister, who has pledged to cut backlog by next election
Staff shortages and prospect of more doctors’ strikes continue to challenge health system
Letter to senior managers across health service follows controversy over safety risk posed by Raac in schools
Long-term workforce plan acknowledges virtual inevitability of big increases in health spending, study finds
Nuffield Trust research points to under-investment and flawed co-ordination in health and social care system
Inquiry into government handling of the pandemic finds breaches of Cabinet Office transparency guidelines
In the wake of Lucy Letby’s conviction, experts call for urgent reform of reporting culture within the health service
UK health secretary says changes are in line with clinicians’ requests while announcing 900 new hospital beds in England
Number of deals in sector hits highest level in a decade despite wider M&A slowdown
Warning from health leaders after data shows routine care backlog at record levels
Government urged to act to prepare hospitals and care homes for higher temperatures as FT analysis reveals regional vulnerabilities
BMA calls fifth stoppage since wave of walkouts began amid demands for higher pay rise
Roughly 68,000 hospital appointments and procedures axed because of last week’s walkout by senior doctors
Fremman Capital has bought a UK business that employs NHS staff outside working hours to fill gaps in health service
Dr Margaret McCartney argues for an end to political quick fixes — and more power to general practice
Increased staff — without good management — does not mean better outcomes for patients
Our public services are not the envy of the world and Whitehall reform is desperately needed
BMA appeals to Rishi Sunak to agree to talks facilitated by the Acas independent body
Successful pilot in England will be expanded to more pharma companies and include N Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Long-awaited plan for health service workforce in England seeks to tackle staffing crisis and waiting lists
Audit office says March 2024 recovery target in jeopardy amid falling patient satisfaction
NHS data showing rise in routine care backlog to 7.4mn piles fresh pressure on government
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