Chinese researchers have been granted access to half a million GP records, prompting concerns about national security and the possible misuse of sensitive patient data.

The bin dispute rages on in Birmingham, leaving a key political group red-faced as union members reject an improved offer and piles of uncollected waste continue to grow.

MPs have demanded urgent prison reforms after a radical inmate attacked multiple staff, urging a zero-tolerance stance on dangerous behaviour.

The newly appointed NHS chief, having promised MPs to accelerate reforms, was subsequently spotted dozing in a first-class train carriage while streaming Netflix, prompting questions about his commitment to the role.