The Latest Breaking News from Wes Streeting

One in five hospices ‘face a deficit of over £1m’ while many axe services – data

Hospice UK is now calling for full Government funding of specialist palliative care provided by hospices as well as other measures to ease the burden.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

NHS doctor accused of making throat-slitting gestures to Jewish protesters faces second tribunal

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was investigated by an interim orders tribunal last month over her social media posts

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

NHS doctor who posted about 7 October Hamas attacks referred to tribunal for second time

Interim hearing had found Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, who has said Israel was ‘humiliated’ by attacks, did not pose risk to patients

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025

Streeting orders urgent review after banned doctors found working for NHS

One had sex with a patient, while another was convicted of assault

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Wes Streeting orders urgent review into banned doctors found working in UK

An investigation found 22 doctors had been banned from working overseas but were cleared to work in the NHS.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025

Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute

High Court orders PPE Medpro to repay £122 million to government for breaching contract to supply surgical gowns during pandemic

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Forget Andy Burnham – these are the five people who could actually be the next prime minister

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the five contenders who have emerged this week at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool as potential leadership candidates

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Keir Starmer drops Angela Rayner 'return' hint only weeks after she quit over tax row

The Prime Minister hailed his former deputy and housing secretary as a ‘great story for social mobility’, adding that she will be a ‘major voice’ in British politics for years to come

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

The British Medical Association has opposed the plans and is considering industrial action

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

NHS Withdraws First Cousin Marriage Guidance After Highlighting 'Benefits' Despite Known Genetic Risks

NHS England quietly removed controversial first cousin marriage guidance after political backlash, despite knowing about doubled birth defect risks from major Bradford study.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025