Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings is examining how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.

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Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids

Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.

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The Covid kids starting school unable to speak

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

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Southmead Hospital tackling emergency waits as winter arrives

It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.

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Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success

The pop legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results.

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Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.

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Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer

Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

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Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape products from January

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

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Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.

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Fresh pay offer could end NHS consultant strikes

Extra increase on top of 6% rise given this year will now be put to union members in England.

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'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.

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New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.

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John Lewis to offer health checks to customers

The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.

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Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.

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Hep C: More than 70% of Bristolians 'know nothing' of virus

Keith Hathaway, from Bristol, is promoting awareness of blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis C.

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WHO seeks China data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children

The UN agency wants data on an outbreak reported by the media and disease monitoring systems.

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Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

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Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey

A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.

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Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

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Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles

Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

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Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague

Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.

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'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.

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Covid inquiry: Chris Whitty to appear after Vallance says pair had different opinions

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

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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.

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‘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.

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Nottingham maternity units still failing some patients, says review leader

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says her ongoing review had found criticism of interpretation services.

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My anxiety is back since ADHD medication ran out

Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms.

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More illness among young affecting work ability

They are now likely to say ill-health affects their job as the middle-aged did 10 years ago.

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My pre-death grief over husband's dementia

Marion Ritchie says she was grieving for the future that was gone when her husband was diagnosed.

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More women to get contraceptive pill from chemists in England

A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England.

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Medical cannabis: Parents 'denied it turn to illegal means for children'

Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods.

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The online black market cashing in on weight loss jab hype

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.

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NHS England promises to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say.

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Give toddlers chickenpox jab, advisers tell NHS

All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS.

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NHS struggling to open extra winter beds and fill staffing gaps

Hospitals in England warn a lack of funds means they must scale back on extra beds and recruitment.

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Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby dies after life-support turned off

Her dad, Dean Gregory, says eight-month-old Indi Gregory died at 01:45 GMT on Monday.

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Overseas doctors will remain 'crucial' despite recruitment drive - regulator

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect.

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Indi Gregory: Life-support withdrawn from critically ill baby

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice.

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NHS board named in Glasgow hospital corporate homicide probe

It follows the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.

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Cystic fibrosis: Mum fears her baby will die after drugs are axed

The mum of a baby with cystic fibrosis says it is "unthinkable" she may not get the drugs she needs.

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Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.

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Arkansas man receives world's first eye transplant

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James.

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What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned?

The government has made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence.

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Mounjaro obesity jab authorised in UK

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.

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NHS to try out Alzheimer's disease blood tests

A £5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.

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Covid inquiry: Ex-minister challenged on plan for disabled people

It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.

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Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid on TV - ex-adviser

The former PM suggested being injected with the virus on TV would calm public fears, an ex-adviser says.

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Bowel cancer patients allowed home on same day as stoma surgery

Patients can now go home on the same day as having surgery to remove stoma bags.

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Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show.

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust paid PR firm £800k

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is criticised for payments to PR firm, the BBC reveals.

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Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets 'shouldn't be a performance'

A delayed pilot scheme will be up and running next year and should make booking tickets easier.

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Fundraiser Graeme Souness joins 'butterfly girl' Isla on hospital trip

Isla Grist, who has a rare skin condition, meets fundraiser Graeme Souness after she travels to London for treatment.

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Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

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NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.

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What we learned from a shocking week of Covid testimony

A picture emerged of a dysfunctional, divided No 10 - a timely reminder of events in November 2020.

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Why do we itch when reading about bedbugs?

Experts explain why just thinking about bedbugs can leave us feeling itchy.

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Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.

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Suicide site encouraged daughter to die - parents

Bronwen Morgan's parents are calling for a block on suicide websites after she took her own life.

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No targeted mental health support for flood-hit farmers

The government rejects calls to provide new funding for mental health support for farmers in crises.

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Children's health warning system rolled out by NHS

The concerns of families and carers will be at the heart of a new early-warning system, the NHS says.

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Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer.

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'Macho' culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Former top official Helen MacNamara tells Covid inquiry women were sidelined in male-dominated No 10.

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Cough syrup maker boss jailed in Indonesia

The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children.

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Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Cognitive skills, such as memory, waned - possibly linked to stress, loneliness and alcohol, study shows.

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Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog

Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England.

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Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

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Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls

A new scheme aims to free up officers' time and ensure help is given by mental health professionals.

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