ITV News can reveal how many hospital trusts are being forced to recruit from abroad as they struggle to staff their wards.

Exclusive: Extent of NHS nursing shortage revealed

The NHS is devolved in all four nations - so do Yes campaign claims of 'cuts' and 'privatisation' from Westminster really ring true?

NHS: Fears stoked in England gain appeal north of border

Alex Salmond's claims to that effect have been credited with creating a recent surge in 'Yes' support. But do they stand up to scrutiny?

Would the NHS be safer in an independent Scotland?

A new survey has found 44% of GPs admit to prescribing antibiotics to get the patient to leave the surgery rather than for medical reasons.

Survey: GPs prescribe antibiotics with no medical reason

It is still unclear how to decide which patients would most benefit from a daily dose of aspirin and what size of daily dose to administer.

Pills to prevent disease: Does aspirin pass the test?

An FGM survivor has spoken to ITV News ahead of a summit in London where new measures to end FGM are to be announced. 

FGM survivor: 'It really destroyed me as a child'

Millions of Britons are unable to get a doctors appointment.

'5.7 million people' go to A&E after failing to see GP

Usually May and June provide a breathing space for hospital staff - but figures show that is not the case this year.

Is a 'summer crisis' developing in A&E departments?

ITV News reveals the number of people being dealt with at A&E within four hours has deteriorated after an unexpected rise in demand.

A&E wards missing targets amid unprecedented strain

It's already clear most of us eat too much, so the focus really needs to be how, as a country, we go about changing our sugar-eating habits.

Sugar: We are all consuming too much

A pilot who turned NHS safety campaigner after his wife's death in hospital is sceptical about the Government's new safety measures. 

Improving NHS safety about 'quality not quantity'

Charles made a rare personal note, saying how the year had been uncertain and anxious for him and his family.

King's Christmas message reflects on his and Kate's cancer

King Charles will deliver this year's Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.

King's Christmas message to reflect on his and Kate's cancer

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Catherine Jones

Former Health Editor