Why today’s assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
Health
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs too pricey for NHS
Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.
Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave
Heat health alerts remain in place across England as Suffolk becomes the first area to enter a heatwave.
Leeds maternity units downgraded to ‘inadequate’
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns.
’17 hours birthing my dead baby’: More families call for maternity inquiry
Almost 50 new families contact the BBC with concerns about inadequate care at maternity units in Leeds.
British woman dies from rabies after puppy scratch
Yvonne Ford had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, her family says.
Under-fire NHS trust recorded patient ate breakfast three days after he died
The mental health trust where Alice Figueiredo took her own life faced concerns over 20 other deaths.
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years.
Dozens more parents demand maternity care inquiry
Almost 50 new families contact the BBC with concerns about inadequate care at maternity units in Leeds.
