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Sir Chris laments treatment as he gives evidence to Covid Inquiry on pandemic preparedness.

Experts say the insects, which carry viruses, have moved into new parts of the continent.

The bosses of some large UK festivals say they will be checking drugs, but smaller events aren't sure.

Participants will consume capsules of dried faeces to see if they can improve gut health.

Justine Gordon-Smith says her family were "abandoned" without support before her father's death.

Death rates since March 2020 are up by 3% in France, 5% in the UK and 17% in the US.

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry.

Inspectors were concerned some women at Wales' largest hospital were being treated differently.

Scientists say the new device spots early signs of disorders caused by dysfunctional stress hormones.

New figures show how much the UK government paid for the cancelled deal with French firm Valneva.

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find.

GP records show largest increases in wealthier areas, as charities say earlier support is needed.

Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared for the pandemic.

England's former Chief Medical Officer says "how sorry I am" to those who lost loved ones in the pandemic.

At least eight children were found with trace amounts of sedatives in their system.

The dramatic rise in egg freezing could be due to the pandemic, the UK fertility regulator says.

The change, from September, follows advice one shot provides equal protection to the current two.

Those prone to napping had brains that looked up to six years younger than everyone else.

David Cameron says "group think" meant government focused on flu pandemics, rather than other diseases.

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of being a "calculating and devious" opportunist who killed babies.

Vicky Pattison says she does not regret sharing her egg-freezing journey, despite negative messages.

The scale of long-term use - and concerns about withdrawal symptoms - are revealed by BBC Panorama.

The ex-footballer finishes the challenge in 12 hours and 17 minutes as part of a six-person relay team.

Trisha Allison says her two-year-old collie cross Luna is her "little lifesaver".

The nation's health was declining and the NHS was struggling by 2020, the Covid inquiry hears.

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in London are advised to have the vaccine.

Dr Nicholas Chapman will be sentenced in July after being found guilty of a sexual offence.

Two brothers describe the changes they've made to care for their father after his diagnosis aged 55.

Leann lives in constant pain and needs crutches to walk after a botched operation by surgeon Sam Eljamel.

The health regulator issues a warning notice to an NHS trust over safety failings.

Dr Louise Newson warns patients her brand and logo have been taken to illegally sell testosterone.

The synthetic embryos - only days or weeks old - could help explain infertility and pregnancy loss.

A report finds significant failures in updating patients amounted to "systemic maladministration".

Charles Ndhlovu's mother says care plans were added to when her son died.

Decisions were "finely balanced" and, with hindsight, might have been different, Fiona Scolding KC says.

The first new polio vaccines in 50 years are less likely to mutate into a dangerous form that causes disease.

NHS bosses worry as junior doctors in England stage a third walkout in their attempt to secure a 35% rise.

The UK may not have been well prepared "at all", says the lead lawyer for the Covid inquiry.

BMA Scotland said its members would take three days of strike action between 12 and 15 July.

The risk of dying from the disease has fallen in past 20 years thanks to new treatments, a study says.

Northern Ireland was behind the UK in pandemic preparedness, a lawyer tells the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Commons equalities committee chair says it is time to debate "outdated" abortion rules.

Campaigners hope to force the government into deciding whether to grant an inquiry legal powers.

The NHS website's hay-fever advice pages received one visit every three seconds on Sunday.

Carla Foster, 44, pleaded guilty to procuring drugs to induce an abortion at 32-34 weeks.

The twins shared the same amniotic sac, blood flow and placenta before being delivered at 28 weeks.

The 61-year-old, who was the voice of ITV's The Cube, encourages more black men to take blood tests.

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Becky Higgs took her 70-year-old mum to Southend Hospital who say the incident "shouldn't have occurred".