Entries by BBC News

‘Like a trap you can’t escape’: The women who regret being mothers

From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Woman with rare blood feels ‘honoured’ to donate

A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

‘My hotel bill is £12,000’: British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health

BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.

NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

The family donating kidneys to their siblings

"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note over mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.