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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts16 Jul 2026 17:36Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'16 Jul 2026 15:52He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'16 Jul 2026 01:20All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings14 Jul 2026 13:45What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds14 Jul 2026 13:12Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry14 Jul 2026 10:56The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.

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