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GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not. from BBC News https://ift.tt/daxDL7P via IFTTT

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe, from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZIsjnX via IFTTT

Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7vxYaA via IFTTT

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7xFzfbr via IFTTT

Emma Barnett: As protest ban starts, I spent day at abortion clinic

As a ban on protesting within 150m of abortion clinics is introduced, the BBC speaks to anti-abortion activists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftPSOvK via IFTTT

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhonJW8 via IFTTT

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox - formerly known as monkeypox - linked to the outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zkZOv5Q via IFTTT

'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WwFZemT via IFTTT

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARtdhaV via IFTTT

Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdLZIJW via IFTTT

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tfsklWN via IFTTT

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tfsklWN via IFTTT

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new low

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades from BBC News https://ift.tt/d5D17HR via IFTTT

Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5NtJowK via IFTTT

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvnzm4r via IFTTT

Doctor who urinated in hospital sink struck off

Graham Holmes worked as a locum consultant in Hampshire, Dorset, Greater Manchester and the Wirral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjmG6v4 via IFTTT

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7nx0Op via IFTTT

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCEqu4g via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cs6iE43 via IFTTT

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/moBwXqI via IFTTT

GPs advise not to ignore scabies symptoms

The itchy rash spreads via physical contact and is highly infectious, the Royal College of GP says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1adfg9 via IFTTT

UK regulator tells doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a98Yk1 via IFTTT

Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KAxTXUI via IFTTT

Disposable vapes to be banned from June, says government

Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b80aODs via IFTTT

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/714eavY via IFTTT

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4jHlmY via IFTTT

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SfL1KU7 via IFTTT

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/584oMCu via IFTTT

Jokey reform ideas removed from NHS website

The health department says it is removing "irrelevant" posts from an online consultation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Cj5YUe via IFTTT

Infertility made me feel guilty, says TV newsreader

Andrea Byrne says she felt her husband would be "better off" without her during fertility treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQd7LXO via IFTTT

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O60DRhJ via IFTTT

AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays

It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYQeIVi via IFTTT

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqOBTno via IFTTT

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7NvDeF via IFTTT

Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers

The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/30xDKVX via IFTTT

We've spent years covering the Lucy Letby case - here’s why experts are still arguing about it

For more than a year, we’ve been examining the scientific evidence and speaking to the experts at the centre of the case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UjKYIZF via IFTTT

Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KoLz7nV via IFTTT

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vz7KYEt via IFTTT

Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ve8myH5 via IFTTT

Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades

Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3TjSF7p via IFTTT

'World-first' study examines period pain in teens

Researchers hope to see if period pain as a teenager makes chronic pain as an adult more likely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v7gh6OW via IFTTT

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZG5z8by via IFTTT

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0f4Qel via IFTTT

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rXM0Nlf via IFTTT

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J56o0eZ via IFTTT

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kU7iCH0 via IFTTT

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VpFyhZ3 via IFTTT

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GIqiN0o via IFTTT

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I9PTuXF via IFTTT

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kn6c8NK via IFTTT

'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'

What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome? from BBC News https://ift.tt/UkgJ6LO via IFTTT

From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?

As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GhfrBVL via IFTTT

How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?

Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oit8kST via IFTTT

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/67W4Quh via IFTTT

‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’

Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tj3M1a4 via IFTTT

'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'

Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/edb8AOm via IFTTT

Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon

A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qj17swJ via IFTTT

Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars

Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EnqmrZx via IFTTT

'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5xqoeI via IFTTT

Brazil gives Elon Musk's X green light for return

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2esZNlk via IFTTT

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears

The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvr0Iw3 via IFTTT

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hz0JFC3 via IFTTT

‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdJ0Ocg via IFTTT

Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss

The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wu4mVIF via IFTTT

Customers of failed crypto firm FTX set for refunds

The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrYu465 via IFTTT

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SvoIuVP via IFTTT

Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind

A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmh70jl via IFTTT

Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjApO9x via IFTTT

Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?

Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gMaXliQ via IFTTT

Tool promised to help non-verbal people - but did it manipulate them instead?

Experts say a tool supposedly helping nonverbal people speak is prompting false criminal allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xu3b6qY via IFTTT

Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sPv9t6N via IFTTT

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yF3Ysl9 via IFTTT

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvH9Pao via IFTTT

Collective action punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs

The health secretary will outline measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1AGHKY via IFTTT

Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EHB1ZA via IFTTT

Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FiOgaJL via IFTTT

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPpMScx via IFTTT

Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns

Doctors and scientists' concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse's convictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VC2hu3K via IFTTT

Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage

The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ys5SHZ9 via IFTTT