Corruption review finds ‘red flags’ in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. Read More
Inquiry under way into 2,000 mental health deaths
Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is “of the gravest concern and significance” as it opens in Essex. Read More
‘I grieve for the person I was before’ – Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. Read More
Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment
The Princess of Wales has completed her chemotherapy and says this year has been “incredibly tough”. Read More
Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first – and what it could mean for their health. Read More
Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon
The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service. Read More
Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target ‘set to fail’
Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review. Read More
No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action. Read More
Alopecia: New NHS drug ‘could make life so much easier’
The autoimmune condition affects people differently – some think the drug could be life-changing. Read More
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say Read More