Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?
The second round of public hearings examined how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.
UK Covid inquiry ups sticks to Scotland… in 90 seconds
The UK Covid inquiry has upped sticks from London to Edinburgh. Over the next three weeks, the inquiry will hear evidence from government ministers and experts about decisions taken in Scotland during the pandemic. BBC political correspondent Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during the inquiry’s time north of the border. Video by Morgan…
Cold weather: How do cold-health alerts work?
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the whole of England.
Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy
Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer.
Daylesford Organic recall biscuits over moth larvae
Food Standards Agency’s Head of Incidents, Rajwinder Ubhi said: “Daylesford Organic Rye, Spelt & Raisin Crispbreads and Savoury Biscuit Selection have been recalled by the business because the Crispbreads have been contaminated by moth larvae, making the products unsafe to eat.
Final infected blood inquiry report delayed until May
Ministers say they will not make a final decision on compensating victims until the report is published.
Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests
A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.
Cambridge lab grows 'mini-placentas' for pre-eclampsia study
Pre-eclampsia affects millions of women worldwide yet is little understood, say scientists.
Black mould means girl can’t sleep in own bed, says York mother
“I’m just at the point of where I need to be out of here,” she added. ” It’s just getting too serious for me, my daughter and my unborn child.” Michael Jones, head of housing and delivery asset management at City of York Council, said mould was a common issue in many homes. “We’ve worked…
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