Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?
The UK’s chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes. Read More
Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles
Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read More
Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague
Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death. Read More
‘Poor’ NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths, says group
The BBC has found interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022. Read More
Chris Whitty to appear at Covid inquiry after Vallance says pair had different opinions
It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown. Read More
Covid inquiry: ‘Lack of leadership’ as virus spread in autumn 2020
Sir Patrick criticises Boris Johnson for being weak and indecisive in autumn 2020, in diary entries. Read More
Red-wine headache explained – and it is not about volume
For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say. Read More
Winter pressure may hit NHS Wales wait targets – minister
The health minister says winter pressures could have an impact on waiting list targets. Read More
Cystic fibrosis ‘miracle drug’ Kaftrio best Christmas gift – family
Jesses, 4, from Essex, who has cystic fibrosis, will begin taking Kaftrio drug after its approval. Read More
‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. Read More