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Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy

Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

Catherine calls for end to ‘stigma’ around addiction

The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy

Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.

Firms and workers reveal impact of Covid response

Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

‘It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life’

Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.

New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban

Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.