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College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift /in /by

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift /in /by

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

Health staff and civil servants offered 5% rise /in /by

Under the offer, which is being put to trade union members, staff would also receive a one-off payment.

Mums call for Strep B screening to save babies /in /by

Parents say their children may not have become ill if screening had been available.

Dad died of cancer while partner was being treated /in /by

The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.

More young people out of work due to health, study says /in /by

A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.

Physician associate law may confuse patients – BMA /in /by

Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.

Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay /in /by

NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy /in /by

Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.

Health workers still waiting for promised payments /in /by

Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.