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Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:14
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Categories: National News

Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time yet

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:35
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.
Categories: National News

Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 19:48
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.
Categories: National News

At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:13
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.
Categories: National News

Precautions could have stopped baby deaths - inquiry

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:16
Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals.
Categories: National News

Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 10:26
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
Categories: National News

Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 05:29
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.
Categories: National News

Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 18:06
The inquiry's chair says she has had similar requests from Letby's legal team and Tory MP David Davis.
Categories: National News

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 07:06
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Categories: National News

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 01:03
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.
Categories: National News

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 01:03
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.
Categories: National News

Health secretary admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 12:40
The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges.
Categories: National News

NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 06:40
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself
Categories: National News

NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 06:40
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself
Categories: National News

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 01:03
The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.
Categories: National News

Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 15:30
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.
Categories: National News

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 20:10
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Categories: National News

What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 18:51
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.
Categories: National News

Warning over the dangers of Botox parties

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 12:32
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.
Categories: National News

Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 02:34
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.
Categories: National News