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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

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Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

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WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs

Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.