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Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone, including physical actions to help and how to call for help if you can’t speak. Plus, his advice on anti-choking devices — and why they’re not recommended by the NHS. Watch 👉 bbc.in/morninglive

Matt Hancock has defended government deals to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, saying the country was in a “desperate situation” at the time. In a bad-tempered session at the Covid inquiry, the former health secretary repeatedly criticised the line of questioning describing it as “naive”, “hostile” and “inappropriate”. He said he was…

A hospice has offered wellbeing support to islanders living with terminal illnesses. Les Bourgs Hospice in Guernsey has started a free 12-week rolling programme open to anyone aged 18 or over who has a life-limiting or serious progressive illness. Eloise Tangey, service lead, said: “There was a recognised need for a sort of support service…