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Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Pregnancy deaths are up 20% - this is the NHS response
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Police release new image of what missing toddler could look like now 50 years on
It has been 50 years since toddler Sandy Davidson disappeared from his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0100
It has been 50 years since toddler Sandy Davidson disappeared from his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0100
Cancer cases reach record high
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate Prince Louis' birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Lone fisherman drowned after getting tangled in 'perfect knot'
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a lone fisherman who was dragged overboard after getting caught in a rope, and drowned.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a lone fisherman who was dragged overboard after getting caught in a rope, and drowned.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The 'sweet spot' to buy a used car - as value drops dramatically | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
'We may need to sell the house': Student facing £18,000 bill over funding error
Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
