Cancer experts are to carry out a major study to see if commonly used blood pressure drugs cut the risk of breast cancer spreading.

New laws come into force banning "irresponsible" drinks promotions by retailers in Scotland.

The sale of tobacco from vending machines has been banned in England, with anyone caught selling cigarettes from a machine facing a fine of up to £2,500.

Copper fixtures could help hospitals combat infections such as MRSA, scientists say, because of its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

A non-emergency telephone number for NHS services is to launch across England by 2013, the Department of Health says.