The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Doctors refuse to rule out more strikes as five-day walkout comes to an end

The Resident Doctors Committee said it would be willing to re-enter talks with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

NHS lessens impact of doctors’ strike as fewer take to picket lines

Resident doctors have been on strike for five days.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025

Ministers take note: now is the moment to fight to keep AstraZeneca’s listing in London

One hopes cogs are turning in Westminster after Pascal Soriot’s affectionate talk of US at pharmaceutical giant’s half-year results

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

‘Game-changing’ new Alzheimer’s drug could slow progression of disease

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's in the UK

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

A GP doling out football tickets? It may sound daft, but ‘social prescribing’ could be a giant leap for the NHS

Big pharma pushes drugs, but community resources such as exercise, nature, music, and, yes, watching a game may better address root causes, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

The right wants to kill off the NHS. Striking doctors are playing into their hands

The BMA’s demand for pay restoration is a slap in the face for the health secretary who gave them a 22% rise – and it’s testing the public’s sympathy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

DIY cervical cancer tests most likely to be used if offered by GPs – study

An estimated five million women are not up-to-date with routine check-ups.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Obesity to fuel rise in liver cancer cases – study

By 2025, 11% of liver cancers will be linked to obesity.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

NHS chiefs and BMA in row over patient safety during doctors’ strike

NHS England and union in war of words over striking doctors being asked to deal with emergency situations

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025

Resident doctors’ focus on pay is doing untold damage to the NHS

Letters: Robert Behrman fears resident doctors are leading the NHS towards a change in its entire ethos, and Prof David Cameron has cancelled his BMA subscription over their strike this week, but Marianne Gemmeke has sympathy for their action

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025