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Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
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
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
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of ‘cover-up’
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
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
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
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
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’
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.