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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The Covid inquiry will publish its fourth report on Thursday, on the development and roll-out of the Covid vaccine. The inquiry’s first three reports were...

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

Resident doctors in England have returned to work after their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. The BMA, which represents doctors, says not enough...

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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Warning: This story contains details that readers may find distressing Mohammed Amin was eight when he died shortly after testing positive for HIV. His fevers…

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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?

“We sighed with relief – strikes act like a firebreak.” That was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors…

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Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

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Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?

The effects of spider bites are putting more people in hospital in England than 10 years ago, according to a freedom of information request by…

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Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse from south London who was suspended over an alleged breach of a transgender patient’s confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS trust…

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Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told the BBC the government “categorically” did not change its deal with resident doctors to end industrial action over pay…

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