Prozac ‘no better than placebo’ for treating children with depression, experts say

The UK is experiencing what could be the coldest night of the year so far, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice, indicating potential hazardous conditions that could impact travel and daily activities. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for the severe weather as a significant change in the forecast is imminent.

The UK has launched its largest prostate cancer screening trial in decades, aiming to identify the most effective methods for detecting the disease, which is the most prevalent cancer among men in the country.

Poundland, a budget retail chain in the UK, is facing significant challenges during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Despite the financial strain affecting many consumers, the company is struggling to maintain its market position, raising questions about its business model and future viability.

Record numbers of overseas-trained doctors are leaving the UK, with a 26% increase in departures in 2024 compared to the previous year. A total of 4,880 doctors who qualified abroad left the UK, raising concerns about potential workforce gaps in the NHS. Medical bodies attribute this exodus to rising hostility towards migrants.

The UK is undergoing significant changes to its immigration system, described as the most extensive asylum reforms in modern history. These changes aim to reshape the legal migration framework, impacting how asylum seekers are processed and the benefits available to migrants. The reforms are part of a broader strategy to manage immigration more effectively.

An inquiry report has concluded that the UK government's delayed decision-making during the Covid pandemic resulted in an estimated 23,000 additional deaths in England during the first wave. The findings criticize the government's response as inadequate and highlight the need for accountability in public health decisions.

The COVID inquiry in the UK has revealed significant failures in the government's response to the pandemic, highlighting a damning statistic regarding delayed decision-making. The inquiry's findings suggest that the government's actions were inadequate, leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths. This has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the UK's pandemic management strategies.

An official report has found that Nicola Sturgeon excluded senior advisers from decision-making during the Covid pandemic by holding exclusive 'gold command meetings.' This lack of transparency and accountability has been condemned in the inquiry's findings, which also criticized former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for fostering a 'toxic and chaotic' culture that contributed to delayed decisions and increased fatalities.