Entries by BBC News

Starmer pledges to fix ‘broken’ NHS ahead of pay talks

Wes Streeting says the health service is experiencing “the biggest crisis in its history”.

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Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

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Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues – CQC

Overseas staff brought in to tackle midwife shortages say they experienced discrimination.

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NI records sharp rise in measles cases

There have been 11 cases of measles in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 68 in the Republic of Ireland.

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‘I’m as happy as I’ve been in my life,’ says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death

Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4’s Today programme.

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Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised

Environmental health officers are investigating firms in Brentwood offering the cosmetic procedure.

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How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live… we have the plan to get you through.

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How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live… we have the plan to get you through.

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Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth

She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here’s what’s happened since.

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Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Police say they are investigating reports relating to “an apparent case of assisted dying” in 1981.

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