Katherine Hignett, Contributor

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England’s E.R. Crisis May Be Causing Hundreds Of Deaths A Week: Analysis

Fresh data analysis has shone a light on the likely consequences of England’s emergency care crisis.

Monkeypox Outbreak Declining In The U.K.

Around 10% of the world’s confirmed cases have been reported in the country.

Patients Are Dying As England’s Emergency Services Endure Months Of ‘Extreme Pressure’

Health leaders predicted services could ‘collapse’ this week.

Archie Battersbee: U.K. Boy At The Centre Of Life Support Battle Dies

The boy’s tragic case gripped the nation.

U.K. Hospital Trialling Cleaning Solution That’s ‘Better Than Bleach’

The product – Pathisol – can disinfect a surface in two minutes, which is five times faster than bleach.

U.K. Hospitals Declare ‘Critical Incidents’ As Ambulance Crisis Persists

Several are declaring ‘critical incidents’ as Covid-19 continues to hit the country’s health service.

Overstretched U.K. Family Doctors Facing ‘Unsustainable’ Demand

U.K. family doctors are delivering more appointments, even as the workforce shrinks.

Monkeypox: Confirmed U.K. Cases Near 2,500

Confirmed infections have risen by around 100 in the last five days alone.

England Ambulance Crisis Hits New Peak With All Services ‘Under Extreme Pressure’

An ongoing heatwave has increased demand for emergency services as Covid-19 keeps staff at home.

U.K. De-Escalates Monkeypox Response

But cases of the rare virus continue to grow, most prominently in London.