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Many in England ‘unaware’ they are overweight 

A sizeable portion of the English public are unaware they are medically overweight or obese, according to data released ...

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Ex-health secretary warns Johnson he may need to bring back Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson may be forced to reimpose lockdown restrictions if Covid cases continue rising into the autumn, former hea...

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Government’s pandemic response ‘did not click in fast enough’ – scientist

The Government “did not react fast enough” in the early stages of the pandemic, a leading health expert has said....

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Death toll from European flooding tops 150 as water recedes

The death toll from flooding in western Europe has risen above 150 as rescue workers toiled to clear up the devastation ...

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Two athletes in Olympic Village test positive for coronavirus

Organisers confirmed the positive tests on Sunday and both were listed as non-Japanese, but no names or other details we...

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Pressure builds on PM to award long-awaited pay rise to NHS workers

Pressure is increasing on the Government to award a long-awaited pay rise for NHS workers before Parliament breaks up fo...

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Caution urged as Eid coincides with easing of restrictions

Muslims are being encouraged to continue to get vaccinated, take coronavirus tests and wear masks where possible as they...

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Hottest day of the year on the cards as experts warn of health dangers

England could see the hottest day of the year this weekend as the skies finally clear after weeks of wet and humid weath...

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Double-jabbed holidaymakers returning from France must still quarantine

Holidaymakers returning to England from France will still have to self-isolate when they get back even if they are fully...

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Unions in final plea to Commons over MPs who refuse to wear face masks

Unions are urging the Commons authorities to issue advice to staff to walk away from any MP who refuses to wear a face m...