More black men to be invited to prostate cancer screening trial It comes as Health Secretary James Murray accepted a committee’s recommendation against a population-wide screening programme. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Health Secretary accepts committee’s recommendation on prostate cancer screening The move is a blow to campaigners, but the committee said screening all men using the prostate specific antigen test could do more harm than good. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Mandelson file release ‘unprecedented’ display of transparency, minister says Hundreds of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment and work as ambassador to the US will be released. Evening Standard · Jun 1
NHS patient record change will slash A&E visits by 20,000, government says While DHSC said the reforms would give patients more control over their care, the BMA raised fears that the new law will open up the possibility that patient data is used inappropriately The Independent UK · May 31
SNP offer Keir Starmer 'opportunity to learn by shadowing John Swinney' KEIR Starmer has been offered the “opportunity to shadow First Minister John Swinney”, which the SNP said would give the Prime Minister to… The National (Scotland) · May 29
More than half of Britons oppose doctors’ strike, poll says New survey marks notable decline in support for strikes compared with two years ago The Independent UK · May 29
UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on more strikes? Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities. Euronews · May 29
Most UK men should not be offered prostate cancer screening, experts say Government will consider committee’s guidance that says mass screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’ The Guardian - UK · May 28
Majority of men in UK will not be offered routine prostate cancer screening Black men have double the risk of prostate cancer The Independent UK · May 28
Prostate cancer screening: Final guidance recommends against testing all men Only men with a specific gene variant and a family history of certain cancers should be screened, experts have said. Evening Standard · May 28
Strike action does work, resident doctors’ leader says ahead of June walkout Resident doctors will strike for four days next month. Evening Standard · May 27
UK resident doctors launch 16th strike as health secretary calls pay demands “unrealistic” In a bid to address ongoing grievances, resident doctors across England are gearing up for a notable four-day strike next month. This marks the 16th major industrial action amid a heated dispute over pay and staffing. The British Medical Association is at the forefront of this movement, indicating that without… The Times of India · May 27
Resident doctors in England to strike next month The British Medical Association says resident doctors in England will go on strike for four consecutive days next month. AAP · May 27
Resident doctors in England to stage four-day strike in June BMA blames new health secretary for decision to stage 16th strike in long-running jobs and pay dispute The Guardian - UK · May 27
The Independent UK · May 27 Resident doctors announce four-day strike next month in latest walkout over pay IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 27 Resident doctors in England to strike in June Walkouts will begin at 7am on Monday June 15, ending at 6.59am on Friday June 19.
The Independent UK · May 27 Resident doctors to walk out yet again in fresh strikes next month The union says there could also be more strikes in July
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? The MP for Ealing North has not run a major department before, but has a reputation as one of the few politicians ‘nobody hates’
The Independent UK · May 15 Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform
The Independent UK · May 14 Who is James Murray? The new Health Secretary replacing Wes Streeting James Murray has been appointed as the new Health Secretary following Wes Streeting's resignation. Mr Murray had held the role as the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and was previously the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. He is also the MP for Ealing North, a post he has held sine…
The Independent UK · May 14 Wes Streeting says new Health Secretary has his ‘full support’ after replacement is revealed IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 14 New Health Secretary named after Streeting resignation sparks potential Labour leadership contest Wes Streeting resigned from the role on Thursday, saying it would be dishonourable and unprincipled” to continue in the Cabinet under Starmer
The Guardian - AU · May 6 Best Australian books out in May: Robert Forster’s crime caper, a ‘superb’ new novel and Periodic Bitch Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
Marie Claire · May 4 Pippa Middleton and James Matthews Have Sold Their Family Business After $1 Million Debts and "Cash Grab" Claims A local stated that "since the Middleton takeover it has become a place of snobbery and middle-class inclusivity."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Starmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson by saying defence spending is increasing rapidly