Entries by BBC News

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans

The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

‘I racked up £145k of debt’ – pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.