Steep fall in young smokers in past decade
Nearly 12% of UK adults smoked in 2023 - the lowest level since 2011, the Office for National Statistics says.
Health
Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch
A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealed
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
‘Kris is still saving lives,’ says twin of late breast cancer campaigner
Maren Sheldon says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people.
Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage
The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October.
Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns
Doctors and scientists' concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse's convictions.
Family in urgent race to get girl cancer drug
They are raising £105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK.
Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter
Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn.
