Health

Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as ‘junk food’ under new legislation. Read More

Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse. Read More

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use. Read More

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years. Read More

Tom Hayhoe’s first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off. Read More

As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region’s provision is “a mess”. Read More

Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold. Read More

BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying. Read More

While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside. Read More

For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide. Read More