Health secretary RFK Jr heads to the hill to defend MAHA agenda and budget cuts
Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1776343283}NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHealth secretary RFK Jr heads to the hill to defend MAHA agenda and budget cutsDemocrats are poised to hammer Kennedy over his controversial vaccine policies and budget cutsBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 13:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Sexual harassment is rife on comedy circuit and women lack protections, MPs told
Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committeeUK politics live – latest updatesSexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit has is persistent and under-reported, with protections available to women often limited or absent, a comedian has told MPs.Performers and campaigners said many female comedians are left to rely on informal warning systems to try to keep themselves safe but added that these systems can expose women to further r...
Gynaecology waiting lists will fall faster than overall waiting list – Streeting
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Dr. Erica Schwartz emerges as White House's top pick for CDC leader
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This Morning's Dr Philippa Kaye gives heartbreaking update after hysterectomy: 'I'm so tired of it all'
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FDA will consider reversing ban on peptides used by RFK Jr and MAHA figures
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Red bench unveiled in park in tribute to young woman living with heart condition
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What happened to Clavicular? 'Looksmaxxing' influencer rushed to hospital after livestream scare
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85,000 households to receive safety visit in tumble dryer alert
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'It's made me very grateful for the NHS': Gerran Howell is the Brit of The Pitt
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Nanny probably gave antihistamine to baby who died to 'sedate' him - London coroner
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Terminally ill patients share pearls of wisdom in Marie Curie campaign
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Diagnosis ‘shouldn’t be a question of luck’ – Wes Streeting
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Smyth's Toys asbestos alert: Everything you need to know
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All of Eamonn Holmes' health woes after the presenter suffers stroke
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NHS in numbers as private firms reportedly profit £1.6bn in two years from NHS
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The country would be ‘breaking’ under striking doctors’ demands – Streeting
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Pronoun row nurse wins settlement from NHS trust
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Britney Spears checks into treatment facility weeks after 'inexcusable' DUI arrest
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Trump administration is demanding Reddit unmask the identities of online ICE critics: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump administration is demanding Reddit unmask the identities of online ICE critics: reportDepartment of Homeland Security wants Reddit to share information about a user who posted personal details about an ICE officerAriana Baio Sunday 12 April 2026 18:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...