Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.

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What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Why are fewer people donating their organs?

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

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Friday, February 6, 2026

'I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis'

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

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