Entries by BBC News

The Covid Inquiry Podcast: ‘I wasn’t the decision maker’

The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

An international study found immunotherapy before surgery could give patients extra years of life.

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.

Disposable vapes ban unlikely to reduce appeal, says campaigner

They warn some reusable vapes have “identical” packaging to single-use ones and are sold at the same price.

‘I’m tackling my diabetes risk for my grandson’

NHS Sussex urges people to take action as Type 2 diabetes cases rise across the county.

The Food Chain

What it’s like to be diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies?

The Food Chain

What it’s like to be diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies?

Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after gene test

The actress, 41, reveals she has had preventative surgery after learning she carries the BRCA gene.

New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK.