Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a “shambles”. Read More
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Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums. Read More
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat
Previously the country was one of the world’s only mosquito-free zones. Read More
Two NHS trusts dropped from national maternity review
The Shropshire and Leeds trusts had been two of 14 to be included in a “rapid” review in England. Read More
Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time
Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain. Read More
Labubu maker sees sales soar after launch of mini version of toy
The Chinese company saw strong sales in overseas markets, especially in the US. Read More
Wegovy maker’s board shaken up as directors quit
The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance. Read More
Fining firms for sewage spills will get ‘quicker and easier’, says government
The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others. Read More
Trump repeats claim India will cut Russian oil imports
The US has put pressure on India to reduce its energy purchases from Russia in a bid to hit the Kremlin’s war chest. Read More
Gaza health crisis will last for ‘generations’, WHO chief warns
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. Read More