Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Health
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.
Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating – so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
Masks to be worn in hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
Hungry mothers and dirty wards – maternity care ‘much worse’ than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
