Frontline NHS staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic'
Thursday, 9 January 2025 A&E NHS staff are under the same pressure as they were "during the height of the pandemic", a health chief has warned, as emergency departments have had their busiest year on record.
Pressure is mounting on the Government after over 100 women came forward to ITV News, believing they were exposed to Diethylstilbestrol, a controversial drug linked to cancer. Prescribed on the NHS for decades to prevent miscarriage, the drug's risks were known but not acted upon. Following recent reports, the chair of the Health Select Committee urged the Government to take further action to support affected families. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says he's 'very concerned' following an investigation that linked a pregnancy drug, prescribed to 300,000 women over nearly four decades on the NHS, to cancer and other serious health issues.
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Wes Streeting has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader suggested an insurance-based healthcare system. The Reform UK leader has suggested that some British families could be forced to pay health insurance to use the NHS if he was prime minister. Reacting to the comments, Mr Streeting said: "I think Nigel Farage and Reform are a real threat to our NHS. It might be alright for Mr Moneybags but that's not what most people in this country can afford." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Domestic travel remains strong in India, with Hyatt Hotels reporting a significant domestic to international guest ratio shift from pre-Covid times. Hyatt plans.. IndiaTimes
Stock markets around the world opened to sharp lows after Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs - with some economists now fearing a recession. Sky News
An osprey who rose to fame during the first COVID lockdown has returned to his nest after fears he wouldn't make it back this year following an illness. Sky News
Italy marks Covid victims remembrance day
On Italy’s day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims, survivors express gratitude to the doctors who saved their lives. Former Covid-19 patient Sergio Monticelli reunites with Dr. Vinicio Magliacani at the San Camillo hospital in Rome where he was treated five years ago
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Thursday, 9 January 2025
A&E NHS staff are under the same pressure as they were "during the height of the pandemic", a health chief has warned, as emergency departments have had their busiest year on record.
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