The Guardian Profile: Alan Milburn

Belligerent Blairite committed to the controversial reform of the NHS

Reid takes health in major reshuffle

· Hain becomes leader of house · Irvine and Liddell resign · New constitutional affairs brief for Falconer

Virus danger shuts down hospital labs

Inspectors act to prevent deadly germ leaks after safety lapses.

Bad medicine

Will your drugs help or harm you? Sophie Petit-Zeman visits a new website that could put your mind at rest.

NHS staff threaten to revolt over reform plan

Union rebels seek rejection of 16% pay rise tied to shake-up.

Revolt prompts curb on foundation hospitals

Milburn waters down plans for go-it-alone health trusts in attempt to head off growing Labour rebellion over 'two-tier NHS'.