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March 2025

Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost

Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NLZKfcl

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bpZJtu7

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L1DgvRw

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QvcD7kU

Blood victims dying 'two a week' as thousands await compensation

Tony Summers, whose son died from HIV and Hepatitis C, fears he will be dead before his compensation is paid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DbqgKYQ

Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up

An IT consultant took charge of the Center Parcs UK's handle after the firm deactivated its account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCS0loW

Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

The unit will run Ubisoft's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. from BBC News https:/…

Big drop in child surgery for swallowed objects

Cashless society may have helped, since coins were a common foreign object swallowed, surgeons say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R2BgFhV

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2HpOdGX

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJs…

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/htYBXE7

Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments

An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZI6OzJ

Government concerns over assisted dying timeline

The Labour MP bringing the bill says she is "disappointed" to be proposing pushing the implementation deadline to 2029. from BBC News htt…

Apology over delay to maternity report publication

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report - published nine months after inspection - finds multiple breaches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LSqIuXd

Assisted dying law could take four years to implement

A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u7pBg5C

Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?

The spring booster campaign starts in England on 1 April, but vaccines are also available privately. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrzN0pI

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla

The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMEWDUg…

Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out

The JCVI recommended the use of the MenB vaccine in November 2023 but has not been used in NHS clinics from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1o0b9T

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2ijLrB…

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eo4Kizt

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eo4Kizt

'The time for inquiries is over': The problem at the heart of the NHS's maternity care failures

An inquest into the death of Ida Lock has shone light on repeat mistakes - and wider failures in certain hospitals across England from BBC News htt…

My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice

The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JxW1CjL

The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk

Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvuMRis

Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate

Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wxb…

Repeated failures in reading scans costing lives, ombudsman says

The most common issues include clinicians not spotting abnormalities, and scans being delayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QYb1i5

Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism". from BBC News https://if…

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZW5Lvy

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

Fans of the viral AI tool treat it as a bit of fun - but critics say it is a form of body shaming. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGu9g7w

Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children

The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e16v…

Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says

Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately. from BBC News https://if…

Disabled travel access an 'embarrassment', MPs say

A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transp…

What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TBcND6E…

'Covid memories are in a box deep within my brain'

A critical care nurse says many colleagues moved departments because of PTSD after the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ocvub1O

Google agrees to pay $28m over racial bias case

The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtlFNq3

Chris Mason: Flurry of worry over benefit changes

It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZRQ0UM

Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GyeNQiT

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GYuE3Cy

Countdown to pharmacies' protest over funding

Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7T…

Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest

The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/djKIf4r

Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

The inquiry's chair says she has had similar requests from Letby's legal team and Tory MP David Davis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q5g2cXb…

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BbPVOcN

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…

Streeting admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul

The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YUe9Zsi

NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself from B…

NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself from B…

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health

The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oqxsC3U

It's not a competition! The collaborative video game genre loved by players

Josef Fares has found big success with co-operative two player games. Why are more doing the same? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdMb5uB

Will scrapping NHS England help improve patient safety?

The decision to scrap the organisation could offer a new chance to examine how patients are dealt with. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HtAIdJM

Manslaughter probe at Letby hospital expanded

Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XtzhjDG

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'

She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt". from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0jGmND

MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill

Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aBfviGt

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pT6chEF

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/StQe…

New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England

It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R1tUIwS

Doctors try to stop under-eights drinking slushies

Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqumQwr

Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error

Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DeQxhMK

Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p6X7gbn

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges

Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/shtXTuK

Thousands report outages of Musk's X platform in US and UK

Many users affected by the outage were met with a loading icon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AULjCO

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNS0Epr

Why people are cutting back their online profile

A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3gpeBK

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'

The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/piuBaK3

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'

The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/piuBaK3

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack

Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist. from BBC News https://ift.t…

Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDoL6yK

Weight-loss drugs expose women to society's harsh judgements on their bodies

Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VR1…

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

Calls are made to help address stigmas attached to chemsex and improve support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/251ZomQ

Can an LED face mask really transform your skin?

The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8lApGn5

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGNmt7k

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris

It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbXB23L

More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

Dedicated funding will allow the scheme to reach the poorest areas in England, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sUuF9hI

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxBuXzs

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Mabel works for a firm that trawls the internet looking to remove the worst indecent images. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EOtjLsR

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bOcPno0

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changed from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Qa0rCK

Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

The Royal College of Psychiatrists worries children and young people will be put at risk, as demand rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzrwYBe

Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

The camera hidden by Nicola Hughes captured footage of staff roughly handling and shouting at her mother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7NcMrQ

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XHv2bVK…

Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone

Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZhGDFjw

Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years

“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cOorER2

'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0D4dAtW

TikTok investigated over use of childrens' data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d32HVMw

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait

Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJOKD2q

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World". fro…

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XKC1emM

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3ECW9L
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