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The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 22:19
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
Categories: National News

Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Categories: National News

Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 10:36
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Categories: National News

Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 06:18
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
Categories: National News

New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:34
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Categories: National News

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Categories: National News

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Categories: National News

Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 14:30
Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".
Categories: National News

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:57
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
Categories: National News

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Categories: National News

Inside Health

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
Categories: National News

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Categories: National News

Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:55
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Categories: National News

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 09:59
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
Categories: National News

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 02:10
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
Categories: National News

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 14:42
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
Categories: National News

Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 00:21
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
Categories: National News

I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 01:02
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Categories: National News

Tom Grennan opens up about therapy and imposter syndrome

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 17:22
Roman Kemp & Tom Grennan dive into therapy on the You About? podcast.
Categories: National News

How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 00:08
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
Categories: National News