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Why life-threatening allergic reactions are on the rise
feature Allergy-related hospital admissions in England have more than doubled over the past 20 years
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Public-sector pay: where can Rishi Sunak find the cash to stop the strikes?
Today's Big Question Prime minister has ruled out borrowing but critics say he is ‘distorting the truth’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The NHS at 75: can it make it to 100?
feature The NHS is facing almost unprecedented challenges, but support for the institution remains strong with the public
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Captain Tom charity closes to donations amid daughter’s pool row
Speed Read Hannah Ingram-Moore to appeal council order to demolish spa complex at her home
By Arion McNicoll Published
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NHS at 75: the UK’s shining light through the years
In Pictures The National Health Service celebrates another milestone birthday
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Rishi Sunak’s NHS plan explained in five points
feature More apprenticeships and increased technology among ‘historic’ proposals
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Lucy Letby on the stand: nurse gives her side of the story
feature The 33-year-old accused of murdering seven babies faces cross-examination for the first time
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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ADHD: the trouble with diagnosis
feature Waiting times for an NHS assessment for ADHD are years long in some parts of the UK
By The Week Staff Published
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The pharmacist will see you now: will Sunak’s antibiotic prescription plans work?
Talking Point Patients will be able to get prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies in bid to ease pressure on GPs
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The racial disparities in British maternity deaths
feature Black women are nearly four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than white women
By Felicity Capon Published
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Is it worth paying for private medical insurance?
feature Shelling out for private healthcare can help beat NHS queues but may be pricey without medical cover
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Junior doctors’ strike: what are the risks?
Today's Big Question Up to 350,000 appointments and operations could be cancelled during four days of industrial action
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Strikes: is Sunak nearing the end of his unions problem?
Today's Big Question RMT calls off upcoming train staff walkouts but further industrial action looms
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Quiz of The Week: 11-17 March
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
Puzzles and Quizzes