Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.
Health
Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report
A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital.
Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.
UK launches plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
Hospital disruption continues after fire
Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze.
