Too many people are going to see their GP with minor problems, such as coughs and colds, a group of doctors and health campaigners says.

The report by the ’Self-Care Campaign‘ says common ailments account for nearly one fifth of GPs' workload. It says the cost to the health service across the UK is nearly £2bn a year.

The campaign - funded by drugs companies selling over-the-counter medicines - has won backing from doctors, nurses and health charities. A full report is on the BBC website.