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UK has the chance to wipe out HIV transmissions, says Labour MP

A Labour MP has spoken of thinking how it was some “horrible joke” when doctors told him he had HIV. Lloyd Russell-Moyle. the MP for Brighton Kemptown, became the second MP to ever announce he had HIV in 2018, when he delivered an emotional speech ...

25 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Junior doctors in Scotland threaten 72-hour walkout in pay dispute

Junior doctors in Scotland could walk out for three days over pay if members of the British Medical Association (BMA) vote for strike action. The union’s ballot on industrial action will be open from March 29 until May 5 and centres around a ...

24 Mar 2023 at 18:48

Scotland

Junior doctors’ pay demands simply unaffordable, Health Secretary claims

Pay demands from junior doctors are “simply unaffordable” despite the threat of industrial action, Scotland’s Health Secretary has said. The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland has asked for a 23.5% increase on top of inflation – ...

07 May 2023 at 14:19

Scotland

Scotland facing ‘mass exodus’ of junior doctors, medical leaders warn

A “mass exodus” of junior doctors is likely unless the Scottish Government takes immediate action, ministers have been warned. A survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) of junior doctors in Scotland found more than 40% are ...

08 Mar 2023 at 13:07

Junior doctor strikes suspended after new pay deal offered

Junior doctor strikes due to start next week in Scotland have been suspended after a new pay deal was offered by the Scottish Government. BMA Scotland said the new offer amounts to a 12.4% pay increase this year, an improvement ...

07 Jul 2023 at 15:51

‘Reading can take you to amazing places’: Quentin Blake designs Blue Peter badge

Sir Quentin Blake has designed a new book badge for Blue Peter to encourage reading. The award drawn by the illustrator, 90, will be handed out to children aged five to 15 who send in their thoughts on a book, draw a character ...

08 Sept 2023 at 12:52

DJ Greg James among stars to write new stories based on Roald Dahl characters

Radio 1 breakfast show host Greg James and his collaborator Chris Smith have been chosen to write new stories based on the characters created by Roald Dahl. James and Smith, who have both written the Kid Normal children’s ...

05 Apr 2024 at 13:21

First Minister to chair meeting on junior doctor strike contingencies

Scotland’s First Minister will chair a meeting of ministers and health officials to plan contingencies for expected junior doctor strikes this month. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced last month that junior ...

03 Jul 2023 at 12:01

Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

Junior doctors in Scotland will be offered the “biggest ever pay uplift” in an effort to avert strikes later this month, the First Minister has said. It comes as the Scottish Government confirmed senior NHS staff will ...

03 Jul 2023 at 17:25

Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

Junior doctors in Scotland have voted to reject the Scottish Government’s “final” pay offer, increasing the threat of strikes. BMA Scotland announced on Tuesday that 71.1% of those who voted on a 66.3% turnout ...

13 Jun 2023 at 14:51

Northern Ireland

Orchestra chief raised concerns over financial implications of tobacco ban

The Ulster Orchestra raised concerns with the UK Government over the financial implications of a ban on tobacco advertising in 1997, newly released files have revealed. Michael Henson, then the orchestra’s ...

22 Aug 2024 at 11:00

BMA recommends Scottish junior doctors accept 10.8% pay offer

The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland has recommended a pay deal which will see wages rise by 10.8%. The Scottish Government offer – which also extends to dentists in training – includes a ...

11 Oct 2024 at 11:15

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