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Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears /in /by

In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.

The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS /in /by

With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?

Hancock criticises ‘wholly naive’ Covid inquiry /in /by

The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma /in /by

The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of ‘cover-up’ /in /by

She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks /in /by

Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private /in /by

Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die /in /by

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people /in /by

Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

‘My first cervical screening was over before I knew it’ /in /by

The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.