Category : COVID-19

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, in the 14th walkout since 2023.

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Do you know what a forever chemical is?

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

HIV warning to older women as infections increase

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair".

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

Hidden Scars: An NHS Scandal

The story behind a major NHS investigation into breast cancer care in the north east.

Libraries to host community events over winter

The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts

The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.

Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash

Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive".

Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report

Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.