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Boris Johnson thought old people should accept Covid fate, inquiry told
The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides.
Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street
"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.
Is Covid now just a regular winter bug?
There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why?
Scots NHS doctors: Rise in patients waiting 24 hours in A&E ‘shocking’
The number waiting 24 hours or more was over 250 times higher than it was in 2019, figures have shown.
Man given months to live becomes liver transplant pioneer
A man given months to live becomes the first patient to receive an experimental liver transplant.
Bereaved families call for England-wide maternity care inquiry
The Maternity Safety Alliance says only a statutory public inquiry can end a series of scandals.
Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason.
Patients waiting months could travel for treatment
Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England.
Humza Yousaf denies deleting pandemic WhatsApp messages
The FM says ministers "past and present" must co-operate fully with Scottish and UK Covid inquiries.
Hunt is on to find more effective flu treatments
Flu deaths hit a five-year high last winter and treatments for worst cases are still lacking, experts say.