Entries by BBC News

Flu cases hit new winter high in England /in /by

The NHS warns it is still "in the thick" of a challenging winter, as flu cases surge.

Women on gynae waiting lists ‘feel abandoned’ /in /by

A review of gynae services in NI finds that more than 37,000 women are on hospital waiting lists.

Gene therapy treats painful hereditary disorder /in /by

A single dose of gene therapy was enough to stop the painful swelling attacks caused by angiodema.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? /in /by

The second round of public hearings examined how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.

Sturgeon: I did not take Covid decisions for political reasons /in /by

Scotland's former first minister says none of her decisions were based on trying to advance the cause of independence.

‘There are loads of people that vape at school’ /in /by

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

‘There are loads of people that vape at school’ /in /by

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week /in /by

The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds /in /by

The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.

What are junior doctors paid – and how much to settle? /in /by

The longest strike in the history of the NHS is in its second day. Is there hope of a resolution?