Total ban on smoking as Blair gives way
Smoking set to be completely banned in English pubs and restaurants after senior ministers unite to demand U-turn on plans for a partial ban.
Cancer victor pledges £25,000 to aid women
Barbara Clark, the nurse with breast cancer who won her battle to get a powerful, lifesaving drug on the NHS, is set to donate £25,000 to help more than 10 other women in a similar position.
£266m gap in cost of improving school meals
· Government cash fails to match panel's guidelines· Parents may have to pay more for healthier menus
Hands off the NHS
Nick Cohen: Our health services were magnificent (and lucky) on 7 July. Now they face a new disaster.
Unions inflict defeat over private sector health role
·Vote urges halt to new contracts pending review ·Hewitt says reforms vital but agrees to consult more
Kelly’s war on junk food
Leader: The biggest - and best - decision on health yesterday was announced during the education session when Ruth Kelly, the education secretary, announced foods high in fat, salt and sugar would be banned both from school meals and in school vending machines by next September.