Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

The changes mean that, from next month, women aged 25 to 49 in England who are negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will receive screening invites every five years (Anthony Devlin/PA) - (PA Archive)

Younger women who test negative for the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer will be recalled for NHS screening every five years rather than three.

The changes mean that, from next month, women aged 25 to 49 in England who are negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will receive screening invites every five years.