High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.
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Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish – slightly and temporarily – by stimulating two areas of the…
Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears.
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.
NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years
Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
‘His loss is massive’: Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.