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Controversial proposals have been branded the ‘NHS privatisation bill’ by Unite union

Almost 9,300 more people than usual have died from conditions unrelated to coronavirus since July

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UK approves ‘game-changer’ medication for at-risk patients to take at home

Twenty years ago, the NHS accounted for 27% of all day-to-day public service spending. Today, that figure is closer to 40%

MPs say programme has been expensive flop that ‘failed’ to stop the spread

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Latest data provides ‘concrete evidence’ of impact of Covid pandemic on mental health

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Health sector seeing a ‘breakdown’ in relationship between patients and medical professionals

Many pledges are on track despite the pandemic - but a few big ones have been broken

Chief medical officer says proposed move could halve hospital admissions among UK children

Help beyond medication may become a lifeline for the NHS in post-pandemic times

Vaccines are central to government efforts to avoid further Covid-19 lockdowns

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Historic breakthrough as Sotorasib found to successfully target ‘death star’ mutation

How the government's proposals will be implemented and funded remains unclear

Workers earning £30,000 a year will hand over at least £250 more following tax hike

Analysis suggests cash generated by proposed tax hikes will not be enough to tackle both the NHS and wider care crises

Senior Tories warn that plan to fund social care could provoke ‘significant backlash’

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Government accused of ‘stealthily’ selling of healthcare services

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The new drug could save tens of thousands of lives in England and Wales

Mother of seriously ill patient says system still not working despite change in law

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Health chief warns that crisis is nearing ‘boiling point’ as backlog grows

Latest ONS figures suggest almost a million people in UK are living with the debilitating condition

Rise of the ‘dark web’ and demography of addicts may explain surge

Ministers could have made ‘very different decisions’ with accurate figures, says scientist

Worst of the pandemic could be over by September, says leading epidemiologist

Chiefs say health service is facing the same level of pressure as at the height of the pandemic