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PM claims staffing levels have increased but says it will take time for the sector to grow

Editorial: Rishi Sunak promised speedier care, but specialists believe long waits for hospital beds are costing thousands of lives

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Letters: Readers, including clinical psychologists and midwives, respond to an article about Norah Bassett, who was hours old when she died, following multiple failings in her care

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

King Charles and Princess Kate are reportedly "closer than ever" after their time in hospital together

Citizen-led commission suggests deaths may have been avoided if transfers to hospital were allowed

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

If law is passed Scotland would become first part of UK to offer terminally ill people assistance to end their lives