Entries by BBC News

Flu wave hits England’s busiest A&E – hundreds of patients are arriving a day

The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says

The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says

The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

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

The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

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

The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Higher proportion now contacting GPs online, figures show

All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October.