Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by benefits wait

Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

UK death rate ‘reaches record low’

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

UK death rate ‘reaches record low’

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard’s exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.