Society

From a surgeon’s self-harm to social care’s human toll and Andy Burnham’s devolution push, three stories reveal Britain’s quiet crises in 2026

The NHS has scrapped a scheme training overseas doctors, drawing criticism from medical colleges. The move raises questions about Britain’s global influence and healthcare workforce shortages.

Australia trials mental health experts for emergency calls as UK debates similar reforms after deaths in custody. What’s changing—and why it matters.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls for cross-party talks to fix UK social care, as funding gaps and workforce shortages push the system to breaking point.

Four teenagers from Ballycastle are spearheading a campaign for a dedicated women's safety minister in Northern Ireland, as calls grow for systemic change in violence prevention.

As temperatures rise and health alerts sound, Britain faces another heatwave while Berlin reels from a Pride attack linked to extremism. A look at the societal strains beneath the surface.