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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry’s own costs at £192m.

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled illnesses such as the flu.

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.

Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni – a jab would have saved her

Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life – within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.