If Britain is broken, here are ideas on how to fix it
Central London gathering of policy experts and academics hears suggestions about how to revive Britain’s public services and stuttering economy
National Health Service
UK’s Cass trans healthcare report ‘should not be Ireland’s model of care,’ forum hears
Activists in Ireland say report being ‘weaponised’ and preventing improvements in trans care
PSNI budget crisis leaves force ‘dangerously’ unable to deal with threats, Keir Starmer told
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher meets with UK PM in Belfast as North faces ‘wickedly difficult challenges’ across every public service front
Sunak apologises to infected blood scandal victims on ‘day of shame’ for the British state
Final compensation bill for victims of infected blood products expected to top £10 billion
Thousands of children unsure of gender identity ‘let down by NHS’, report finds
There was ‘remarkably weak evidence’ that the service using puberty blockers improves the wellbeing of young people, Dr Hilary Cass said
‘Shameful’ number in Ireland have to crowdfund for prosthetic limbs, disability committee hears
Oireachtas hears how UK far more facilitating of access to prosthetics while growing Irish boy’s legs are built ‘to a budget’ not for comfort or function
King Charles to recuperate at Sandringham after cancer diagnosis
Palace says king remains ‘wholly positive’ as Prince Harry returns to UK to see his father
We ‘will in our arse’ have an Irish NHS
An ‘Irish NHS’ is an oft-repeated pledge from Sinn Féin. But is it a threat or a promise?
Nobody can seriously claim Northern Ireland is thriving in the UK
With public services buckling, poor educational outcomes, and no functioning executive, the Union is a hard sell
Even with funding, infertility is a hard and lonely road
The Government is to provide funding for assisted human reproduction. But it’s unfair that it will be so limited
New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as ‘turning point’
Donanemab found to slow ‘clinical decline’ by up to 35%, meaning that people with the disease could still go about performing day-to-day tasks
Use of puberty blockers in children’s gender service to be reviewed
HSE says it will review changes by England’s national health service limiting use of puberty blockers to clinical research
Glaring gaps between North and South in productivity, education and qualifications, says ESRI
State’s leading economic think tank also says perception of North’s healthcare system being more efficient does not stand up to data
Don’t get drunk during ambulance strike, NHS leaders urge public
Health minister advises against ‘risky activities’ on Wednesday, such as ‘contact sports’ and drinking to excess
Tens of thousands of nurses in UK go on strike for first time
Pay dispute sees picket lines set up at hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Former master of National Maternity Hospital criticises ‘expert shopping’ in medical negligence cases
Obstetrician says his expert opinion has sometimes been sought and then put aside because it did not suit a plaintiff’s case
Thousands face disruption as Britain shuts down for queen’s funeral
People face cancelled doctor appointments, closed food banks and shut supermarkets because of surprise national holiday
Conor Burns: The Tory minister from a nationalist family on rebuilding relationships between Britain and Ireland
Tory minister from a nationalist Belfast family says the protocol and the broken relationship of the British and Irish governments must be fixed
Kainos revenue jumps 29%, marking 12th consecutive year of growth
Pretax profit rose 3 per cent to £58.8 million, software company based in North says
Thousands in UK sign up to accept Ukrainian refugees as scheme goes live
Gove criticised for ‘DIY asylum scheme’ requiring names and six-month minimum stay
Step-by-step guide to applying for a college place in 2022
You need to register now to apply for college through the CAO, but you have until July 1st to make a final decision on your course choice
One in 10 people in London had coronavirus last week, data shows
Johnson acknowledges surge in cases nationwide posing problems for NHS
UK can ‘ride out’ Omicron with no new measures, Johnson says
Covid figures hit new record as PM criticised by Starmer over shortage of antigen tests
Johnson faces turbulent new year as threats to his premiership grow
London Letter: Covid restrictions, cost of living and local elections spell peril for PM
Boris Johnson defends decision not to impose fresh restrictions before new year
British government resists calls to reduce isolation times amid record Covid cases
UK in 2021: Johnson in freefall and annus horribilis for the royals
Few would bet on the PM remaining in office another year or the royal family making up
Omicron cases far less likely to be hospitalised, says British health body
Agency warns infections could still overwhelm hospitals as UK records 119,789 new cases
Johnson accused of putting party before public as Omicron cases soar
PM rejects calls to tighten restrictions but hints at new measures after Christmas
Liz Truss to lead UK Brexit negotiations after Frost quits
Britain’s foreign secretary to take role of negotiating London relationship with EU
Frost’s resignation introduces dangerous uncertainty into Brexit negotiations
Rejoicing in Brussels and Dublin may be misplaced as Liz Truss takes over role with own issues
Johnson defends handling of Covid as UK breaks record for daily cases
78,610 infections in 24 hours as experts warn Omicron variant will break more records
Johnson faces biggest backbench revolt over Covid measures
More than 70 Tory MPs threatening to vote against government over new restrictions
Johnson survives second backbench revolt in week
Eighteen Conservatives call for independent assessment of NHS staffing needs
Kainos upbeat on opportunities as revenues rise by a third
NI firm posts £142.3m in revenues in first half with pre-tax profits up 3% to £24.8m
The Irish Times view on new UK Covid-19 strategy: Preparing for Plan B
Britain’s vaccine rollout has slowed and country has fallen behind neighbours in share of its population fully vaccinated
Johnson relying on booster vaccines for over-50s to avoid further lockdowns
Government has abandoned many of the levers used in other European countries to control the spread of the virus
Tory revolt curbed as Johnson’s £12bn tax deal passed
UK prime minister claims increase will tackle NHS waiting lists and fund social care
Johnson breaks tax pledge with £12bn hike for healthcare
Britain’s workers to pay 1.25% more national insurance to fund NHS and social care
Boris Johnson pulls off difficult manoeuvre with plan to raise taxes
Dark threats from Tory MPs fade away amid rumours of cabinet reshuffle
UCC spin-out develops software with potential to cut hospital waiting lists
Stimul.ai co-founders Prof Barry O’Sullivan and Naomh McElhatton seeks seed-funding
Johnson struggles to add substance to his ‘levelling up’ rhetoric
London Letter: ‘Big speech’ in Coventry proves a damp squib as PM offers mere ‘skeleton of a plan’
Johnson delays plans to loosen restrictions amid Delta variant concerns
Covid cases doubling week by week in worst-hit areas, and ICU numbers on the rise
Ed Miliband: ‘You go from people hanging on your every word to people not giving a damn’
The former Labour leader is back on the front bench – ‘the zeitgeist is different now’
Kainos doubles profits in 11th consecutive year of growth
Belfast company provides digital technology services to customers that include the NHS
Coveney discusses health service cyberattack with Russian foreign minister
No verification that ‘real data’ has been released, says Donnelly
Covid-19: More than 10 million people in UK receive first vaccine dose
Level of infection ‘still alarmingly high’ and NHS under huge pressure, Johnson says
Shares in Kainos jump as it expects to come in ahead of forecasts
Northern Irish software company sees 18% rise in share price on latest trading update
Covid-19: NHS may run out of ICU beds, Boris Johnson warns
UK records 1,564 coronavirus deaths, the highest daily figure so far
Six steps to applying for college in 2021
The transition from school to third level can be a challenge. This is what you have to do
Britain’s Covid restrictions could last until end of March – Boris Johnson
PM says emergence from lockdown will not be a ‘big bang but a gradual unwrapping’
Extra £4.6bn in support offered to British businesses hit by lockdown
One-off grants of £9,000 available to soften expected recession from Covid-19 surge
Covid-19: England introduces national lockdown until mid-February
Johnson says surge in infections putting NHS under more pressure than at any time since start of pandemic
Corkery and Buckley cash in as Nualtra acquired
Limerick-based medical nutrition company bought by Ajinomoto Cambrooke
Kainos predicts further growth as it reports doubling of profits
Revenues rise 23% to £107.2m in first half as pretax profits increase from £12m to £24m
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