The Latest Breaking News from the National Health Service

Swinney refuses to say when NHS job cut numbers will be announced

The Government is set to embark on a major public sector reform programme.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

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

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard · May 11

Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Britons Are Beginning To Admit It: Their Beloved National Health Service Is Broken

“Free” healthcare costs a lot in personal time and taxpayer money.

Reason · Jan 2

Why Is Autolus Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published on Tuesday draft guidance recommending Autolus Therapeutics plc’s (NASDAQ:AUTL) Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel, or obe-cel) for use in the National Health Service (NHS) for adult patients (≥26 years) with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL).

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025

UK Weighs 25% Rise In Drug Prices As Pharma Giants Pause Investments

UK ministers are preparing to increase the amount the National Health Service pays pharmaceutical firms for medicines by up to 25%, following weeks of intensive discussions with the Trump administration and drugmakers.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

Scientists develop an algorithm to measure the risk of ovarian cancer, delaying surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

Euronews · Oct 6, 2025

Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

Euronews · Aug 14, 2025

Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

The Environment Secretary described supply and sewage infrastructure as being ‘critical for housing development’.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025