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Children in Britain are much shorter than those in other wealthy nations, with a poor national diet being blamed. Helena Vesty reports on why diminishing height is just one small sign of a far more insidious problem hitting Greater Manchester youngsters, especially

From Tuesday the NHS will stop automatically contacting immunosuppressed patients who test positive for Covid - a move alarmed MPs say will cost more lives.

‘Long ignored’ but crucial workers honoured in touring show marking 75 years of the health service

“I feel a great responsibility to ensure our NHS endures"

Chief secretary to the Treasury confirms some recommended rises could be blocked despite prospect of strikes

There are plenty of numbers, symbols and codes on bottles of sun cream and understanding what they mean could be a huge help in picking out the right product to give you the most protection

The full 15-year NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is expected to be published next week.

The insects can leave people with skin infections that require hospital treatment - and can send allergy sufferers into potentially fatal anaphylactic shock

With the country subject a heat warning this weekend it's vital people take precautions to avoid potentially serious damage

Move aims to ensure only adequately trained professionals are used in trials

The salaries of the top 10% has outstripped the rest of the workforce - but the Bank of England has sparked anger by appearing to blame wage demands from low and mid earners and the Government may overrule public service pay bodies