Entries by BBC News

‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

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Every GP practice now has to offer online booking

Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

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I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here’s what I witnessed

Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

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Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves

The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world’s biggest skin cancer hotspot.

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Surgeon offered womb removals in ‘minutes’ without proper examination, women say

Only “good fortune” prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.

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Surgeon offered womb removals in ‘minutes’ without proper examination, women say

Only “good fortune” prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.

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I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here’s what I witnessed

Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

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Experiencing peace among the flowers

Audrey forgets her indoor troubles when she’s outside in her garden.

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Gardening to feel like yourself again

Ramona finds relief from needing to mask her autism when she’s in her garden.

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Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

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