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Michael Gove apologises after Covid report alleges ‘toxic’ culture

Michael Gove apologises after Covid report alleges ‘toxic’ culture

Former cabinet minister Lord Michael Gove has apologised on behalf of the then-government and Conservative Party for “mistakes made” during
Prostate cancer screening trial to recruit thousands of men

Prostate cancer screening trial to recruit thousands of men

Fergus WalshMedical Editor Getty A major prostate cancer screening trial aimed at finding the best way to detect the disease
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, former chief nurse says

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, former chief nurse says

Jim Reed,Health reporter, BBC News and Yaya Egwaikhide,Health producer, BBC News BBC Dame Ruth May was England’s chief nurse from
Evidence for high-grade face masks was weak, Covid inquiry told

Evidence for high-grade face masks was weak, Covid inquiry told

UKHSA’s Prof Susan Hopkins questioned over face masks at Covid inquiry. There is only “weak evidence” that high-grade face masks
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ request for anonymity

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ request for anonymity

Jim ReedHealth reporter, BBC News Getty Images The provision of PPE for healthcare workers is being explored in this part
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Jim ReedHealth reporter, BBC News Prof Kevin Fong said he undertook an informal visit to one of the “hardest hit”
Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings

Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings

Nick Triggle, Jim Reed, Dom Hughes and Michelle Roberts Getty Images The long-awaited independent report into how well or badly
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance

Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance or behaviour,
Ambulance crews ‘faced crucial delays’ putting on PPE in Covid

Ambulance crews ‘faced crucial delays’ putting on PPE in Covid

Jim ReedHealth reporter, Covid inquiry Mark Tilley Mark Tilley worked as an ambulance technician in south-east England through the first
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Alison Holt,Social affairs editor and Becky Morton,Political reporter Getty Images The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt