Ofcom’s spending on external advisers soared to £4.6 million last year after the media watchdog suffered a stinging court defeat at the hands of GB News.New accounts released on Thursday revealed...

Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know27 minutes agoAndrew HardingBBC Paris correspondentGetty ImagesIt was supposed to be a defining, catalytic moment for French...

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims1 day agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReutersThis story contains distressing details from the startJoel Le Scouarnec, a former...

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims27 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReutersThis story contains distressing details from the startJoel Le Scouarnec, a former...

'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic5 hours agoRuth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterBBCSymone has been using weight loss injections for nearly a...

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Are there more autistic people now?12 hours agoSimon Maybin & Michael BlastlandThe Autism Curve, Radio 4Venessa Swaby/Luke Nugent (Luke Nugent Studios)You might have seen the social media videos:...

Are there more autistic people now?6 hours agoSimon Maybin & Michael BlastlandThe Autism Curve, Radio 4Venessa Swaby/Luke Nugent (Luke Nugent Studios)You might have seen the social media videos:...

Certain medications have been linked to an increased risk of dementia (Image: Getty )A health expert has said that four types of tablets, some commonly used to treat everyday illnesses and...

The NHS will reportedly test all children who identify as transgender for autism. According to the Telegraph, every child referred to a gender clinic will be “screened for neurodevelopmental...

A UK city is leading the fight against one of the world's most deadly parasites - by trialling a new landmark treatment that could save thousands of lives a year. Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical...

Jack Whitehall has opened up for the first time about his struggles with bulimia when he found fame as a comedian. The 36-year-old funnyman revealed he developed the eating disorder at the start of...

Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to protect children online35 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesSocial media platforms and websites will be legally required to protect children from...

A leading physician has raised alarms on the widely-listened-to Diary of a CEO podcast, suggesting that a certain ubiquitous food item might be more lethal than smoking. Dr Chris van Tulleken, known...