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Downing Street smokescreen over Crosby's plain packaging influence
No 10 is refusing to reveal the extent of Lynton Crosby's discussions with David Cameron about plain packaging, as a row over the lobbyist's links with the shelved policy continues to escalate.
A&E revelations: NHS 'not safe in Cameron's hands'
Last-ditch resistance to NHS reform crumbles
Arts world told to get profitable as more cuts loom
Last-ditch resistance to NHS reform crumbles
A last-ditch effort to stop the government's NHS reform programme fell apart in the Lords last night, with Tory and Lib Dem peers forcing through wide-ranging changes to the health service.
Arts world told to get profitable as more cuts loom
Leading figures in Britain's arts world have been told they must turn their product into a "commodity" to justify continued funding.
A&E revelations: NHS 'not safe in Cameron's hands'
David Cameron and Ed Miliband drove each other into the ground over the NHS this lunchtime, in a gruelling Commons exchange.
Historic vote as Lords prepares for NHS 'privatisation' fight
A piece of legislation which campaigners say will privatise the NHS will be voted on by the Lords tonight, in a move which some consider a game-changer for the health service.
Six days to go: Campaigners apply pressure ahead of NHS 'privatisation' vote
Campaigners are turning the screws on Jeremy Hunt ahead of a Lords vote which some say would privatise the NHS.
Ireland searches its soul with abortion inquest
An inquest which could trigger significant changes to the way Irish health authorities handle abortion will be conducted this week.
NHS conflict of interest 'threatens public trust'
Labour has demanded an investigation into the coalition's controversial NHS reforms as evidence of a "colossal conflict of interest" at their heart emerges.
UK 'not ready' for national health emergency
Serious question-marks about who would be in charge in the event of a national health emergency are hanging over the UK, MPs have warned.
Tread carefully on cuts to avoid another Mid Staffs, NHS told
The NHS has been warned to tread carefully in its efficiency drive in order to avoid the appalling levels of care highlighted in the recent Francis report.
Standards of hospital care fall
Hospital and care facilities standards fell in the UK between 2011 and 2012, according to a new report.
NHS chief's job security fracturing as pressure builds
Signs of movement are starting to emerge from Whitehall over the future of embattled NHS chief David Nicholson, who will face further calls for his resignation in the Commons later.
Hunt continues NHS offensive with 'coasting' attack on hospitals
Jeremy Hunt has launched into another attack on the struggling NHS, telling mediocre hospitals: "Coasting can kill."
NHS chief blames the politicians for Mid-Staffs tragedy
The man held responsible for the unnecessary deaths of thousands of patients across the NHS has blamed politicians for their demise.
NHS reform: Labour tables 'fatal' counter-motion
Labour took the unprecedented step of moving to kill off coalition NHS regulations in the Lords today, amid growing anger at perceived moves to privatise the service.
Stafford hospital's future in doubt after watchdog 'special administration' move
Stafford hospital has become the first foundation hospital to be put into special administration.
Campaigners 'shaming NHS chief' into resigning
NHS chief executive David Nicholson faces a silent vigil from protesters in Manchester today, as pressure on him to resign continues to step up.
NHS boss hunted over 'diabolical' patient deaths
Conservative MPs are set to take on embattled NHS chief executive David Nicholson by signing a motion urging him to resign.
Baby boom stretching midwife services to tearing point
England needs another 5,000 midwives to cope with the current baby boom, peers will be told later.
Doublethink: "Divided brains" could explain political failures
A new report suggests politicians' failure to adequately solve problems could be due to a 'divided brain'.
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