MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.
Major study to tackle NHS fraud
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
A new national research project is set to tackle fraud in the NHS, which costs an estimated £1.3bn each year.
Pharmacies see surge in shoplifting
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
More than 85% of pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, a new survey reveals.
Arrests made in MHRA's biggest crackdown on organised medicines trafficking
By Liz Wells 29 April 2025
Twelve suspects have been arrested in dawn raids in the largest criminal investigation into organised medicines trafficking in the history of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence
By Liz Wells 13 March 2025
One in seven NHS staff (14%) experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public in 2024, new research reveals.
NHS trust warned of man who printed 3D gun
By Lee Peart 17 January 2025
West Mercia Police have alerted Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust about a man who was arrested after attempting to print a 3D gun at home.
Trust admits liability and offers apology over doctor abuse
By Lee Peart 15 January 2025
Royal Cornwall Trust has admitted liability and offered an unreserved apology for the actions of a former locum senior found guilty of misconduct.
Man charged with attempted murder after nurse stabbed
By Lee Peart 13 January 2025
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed at The Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester.
Violence against UK ambulance staff set to reach new high
By Liz Wells 07 January 2025
UK ambulance services are on course for the highest rate of reported incidents of violence, aggression and abuse directed at staff across the 14 UK ambulance services in the 2024-25 financial year,...
Security guard jailed after stealing from West Midlands hospital
By Liz Wells 15 November 2024
A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake licence to work at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft.
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