Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
Health
Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment
Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.
Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni – a jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.
Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs
Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.
Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
Council to support workers with endometriosis
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.
