England’s chief medical officer says infections in older people must be taken “much more seriously”. Professor Sir Chris Whitty said older people are “under-served” when it comes to care and research ...

The government went too far by limiting the amount of time people were allowed to spend outside during the Covid-19 pandemic, the nation's top medic has suggested. Professor Sir Chris Whitty told the ...

Britain’s top doctor is facing criticism after new emergency plans revealed how the public would be instructed to cope during a major power cut - from what food to eat first to how to make water safe.