The Latest Breaking News from NHS

More tax rises on the way 'if anything at all goes wrong' with Rachel Reeves economic plans, IFS warns

The Chancellor has very little economic cushion to deal with any unexpected events

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

NHS 'will miss Keir Starmer's waiting list target' despite Spending Review boost of up to £30billion

Internal Department for Health modelling reportedly shows the NHS is on course to hit only about 80% by the end of the parliament

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

NHS to increase robotic surgeries to 500,000 per year by 2035

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The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Wednesday briefing: ​What to expect in today’s spending review, from housing help to nuclear power

In today’s newsletter: Rachel Reeves is set to unveil the UK’s spending review, balancing major investments with tight budgets and tough fiscal decisions.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

DHSC’s £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court

Government is seeking to recover money paid to PPE Medpro, which was recommended to ministers by peer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Millions more to have robotic surgery in NHS plan to cut waiting lists

Head of NHS England to say robot-assisted surgery will become ‘the default’ for 90% of keyhole operations by 2035

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Key points announced ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spending review

The review is expected to see boosts for the NHS, defence and schools.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Public health bodies urged to launch period tracking apps to protect data

Women’s personal information at risk of being harvested by private firms running their own versions, report warns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Reeves to say spending review will reflect ‘priorities of working people’

The Chancellor is expected to focus on “Britain’s renewal” as she sets out her spending plans for the coming years.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025