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Indian-origin British woman dies after accidently taking husband’s medicine; UK coroner blames 'identical' pill boxes

Sewa Kaur Chaddha, 82, lived with her husband and both had a number of physical health conditions requiring multiple prescribed medications. They also suffered from 'cognitive impairment' due to their age.

16 October 2024, 14:29 IST

Indian-origin British woman dies after accidently taking husband’s medicine; UK coroner blames 'identical' pill boxes

Indian-origin British woman dies after accidently taking husband’s medicine; UK coroner blames 'identical' pill boxes

Indian-origin British woman dies after accidently taking husband’s medicine; UK coroner blames 'identical' pill boxes

16 October 2024, 14:29 IST

UK airports, trains, London Stock Exchange, NHS impacted by global IT outage

The outage, believed to be related to an issue at US-headquartered prolific cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike and Microsoft, seems to be affecting Windows PCs globally and has also forced ‘Sky News’ off the air.

19 July 2024, 12:32 IST

UK airports, trains, London Stock Exchange, NHS impacted by global IT outage

UK airports, trains, London Stock Exchange, NHS impacted by global IT outage

UK airports, trains, London Stock Exchange, NHS impacted by global IT outage

19 July 2024, 12:32 IST

Britain's NHS probes claims of hackers publishing stolen patient data

At the affected hospitals, test processing is still at reduced levels and more than 1,000 elective procedures and 2,000 appointments have been cancelled since the incident.

21 June 2024, 11:15 IST

Britain's NHS probes claims of hackers publishing stolen patient data

Britain's NHS probes claims of hackers publishing stolen patient data

Britain's NHS probes claims of hackers publishing stolen patient data

21 June 2024, 11:15 IST

Indian-origin sepsis survivor hopes to make history in UK general election

Hajira Piranie is campaigning to be elected as a first-time member of Parliament from the Harborough, Oadby & Wigston constituency in southern Leicestershire.

03 June 2024, 16:47 IST

Indian-origin sepsis survivor hopes to make history in UK general election

Indian-origin sepsis survivor hopes to make history in UK general election

Indian-origin sepsis survivor hopes to make history in UK general election

03 June 2024, 16:47 IST

Explained | Contaminated blood scandal: How UK's treatment disaster costed at least 3,000 people their lives

An independent inquiry report revealed that due to the negligence of state-funded National Health Service (NHS), thousands were infected with HIV or Hepatitis. Worse, the government tried to cover up the errors that lead to the disaster.

21 May 2024, 12:43 IST

Explained | Contaminated blood scandal: How UK's treatment disaster costed at least 3,000 people their lives

Explained | Contaminated blood scandal: How UK's treatment disaster costed at least 3,000 people their lives

Explained | Contaminated blood scandal: How UK's treatment disaster costed at least 3,000 people their lives

21 May 2024, 12:43 IST

Inflation in UK falls to 3.9%, PM Rishi Sunak celebrates 'good news'

Inflation, or the rate at which prices are rising in the UK economy— dropped from 4.6 per cent last month and is now under double the 2 per cent target aimed for by policymakers at the Bank of England.

20 December 2023, 14:27 IST

Inflation in UK falls to 3.9%, PM Rishi Sunak celebrates 'good news'

Inflation in UK falls to 3.9%, PM Rishi Sunak celebrates 'good news'

Inflation in UK falls to 3.9%, PM Rishi Sunak celebrates 'good news'

20 December 2023, 14:27 IST

Can Britain fix its health service?

As it turns 75, the NHS, a proud symbol of Britain’s welfare state, is in the deepest crisis of its history.

17 July 2023, 20:22 IST

A national treasure, tarnished: Can Britain fix its health service?

A national treasure, tarnished: Can Britain fix its health service?

Can Britain fix its health service?

17 July 2023, 20:22 IST

Rishi Sunak unveils 'game-changer' anti-obesity drug

According to NHS data, obesity is one of the leading causes of severe health conditions such as cardiovascular disease

07 June 2023, 10:40 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak unveils anti-obesity drug pilot to support health service

UK PM Rishi Sunak unveils anti-obesity drug pilot to support health service

Rishi Sunak unveils 'game-changer' anti-obesity drug

07 June 2023, 10:40 IST

Sunak thinks timing tax cuts right can save the Tories

Sunak is riding on a wave of recent wins: a Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, an illegal migration law, meeting US President Biden and a possible end to strike action

18 March 2023, 11:53 IST

Sunak thinks timing UK tax cuts just right can save the Tories

Sunak thinks timing UK tax cuts just right can save the Tories

Sunak thinks timing tax cuts right can save the Tories

18 March 2023, 11:53 IST

Rishi Sunak admits using private healthcare

Some critics have argued that Sunak, one of the wealthiest politicians in British history, is out of touch with those workers demanding higher wages

11 January 2023, 14:12 IST

Rishi Sunak breaks silence and admits using private healthcare

Rishi Sunak breaks silence and admits using private healthcare

Rishi Sunak admits using private healthcare

11 January 2023, 14:12 IST