Infected blood scandal: Five facts we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" prepares to hear from its final witness.
Ian Paterson: Further 1,500 patients to be recalled
Spire is contacting patients seen by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson between 1993 and the early 2000s.
Paramedics say people are getting ill because their homes are so cold
Ambulance crews say they are treating more people who are sick because they cannot afford to heat their home.
'I've been given a do not resuscitate order but I want to live'
Marie McLean is scared to go to sleep after discovering her records tell medics not to attempt CPR.
Why are NHS staff striking and what should patients do?
Some NHS nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists are striking in a dispute over pay.
What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5?
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US - so what do you need to know?
Junior doctor strike warning for March
Members of a union for doctors are to be balloted over a 72-hour walkout in March in England.
Covid and flu putting massive pressure on NHS - health secretary
The health secretary blames the pandemic and flu for NHS pressures, but insists government has right plan.
Ambulance workers in England to strike again in January
The action is a direct result of the government's refusal to negotiate over pay, union leaders say.
Ambulance strike: Health bosses warn of patient safety risk
People are being asked to use services "wisely" and only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Strike: What will ambulances respond to on Wednesday?
What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike.
Watch: On the picket line with nurses across the UK
Nurses in Northern Ireland, Wales and England stage industrial action, calling for fair pay.
Rishi Sunak refusing to budge on pay as strike action escalates
The prime minister is under pressure to reopen nurses' pay talks, as ambulance workers prepare for walk outs.
Nurses' strike: What is the dispute about and how will it affect patients?
Nurses belonging to the Royal College of Nursing union have voted to strike.
Cancer mRNA vaccine completes pivotal trial
The under-development cancer jab uses the messenger-RNA technology first used in Covid-19 vaccines.
Cwmbran: Man with broken hip taken to hospital tied to plank
Melvyn Ryan's granddaughter, Nicole Lea, says she was told no ambulances were available.
Hove secondary school pupil dies with suspected strep A
Sixteen children are believed to have died with invasive strep A infections since September.
Matt Hancock to stand down at next election
The former health secretary was suspended as a Conservative MP after taking part in I'm A Celebrity.
More diagnostic hubs to tackle NHS waiting lists in England
A taskforce has also been set up to unlock spare beds and theatres in the private sector.
Ambulance staff to strike on 21 December
Paramedics and support staff in nearly all the services in England and Wales to take part.
Strep A: Why it can be dangerous and what to know
Another UK child has died from this highly contagious infection. What should people look out for?
Host of top hospitals targeted by nurse strikes
Cancer centres and children's hospitals among services affected by 15 and 20 December walkouts.
Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online
Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.
What is China's zero Covid policy and what are its rules?
Protests have broken out in China over its strict Covid lockdown measures.
Planned Caesarean births have doubled in 20 years in Scotland
There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.
The puzzle of UK’s half a million missing workers
The number out of work through ill health has been rising sharply - and no-one is really sure why.
Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs
Bacteria that cause leprosy are shown to safely grow and regenerate the liver, in animal experiments.
Benefit cuts for disabled people in hospital called unfair
At least 45,000 disabled people affected this year by so-called hospitalisation rule.