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Labour minister dodges question on party's links to private health firms

A Labour minister has ducked a question on her party’s extensive links with private healthcare firms.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

Sarah, Duchess of York calls for national cancer plan to include teenagers

The late Queen’s former daughter-in-law has signed an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York advocates for young cancer victims

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York wants teenagers and young adults battling cancer to be thought of in the National Cancer Plan for England, so they can get diagnosed faster, as well as get better access to clinical trials and mental health support.

BANG Premier · Apr 23, 2025

The promise of diagnosis: how it can open a door to true self-understanding

Too often, a diagnosis is seen as the end of the story, rather than the beginning. But it has the potential to launch us on a curious and profound journey of discovery

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

Personalised health MOTs could be ‘game-changer’ in UK, says Streeting

The Health Secretary said the technology could revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered in the UK.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025

UK government accused of ‘delay and drift’ over adult social care talks

Lib Dems say not a single all-party meeting on issue has taken place since plan for national care service was unveiled

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

Ministers in ‘active conversation’ with UK drug firms over potential tariffs

Government seeks ways to shield industry from possible US levies amid concern over effect on medicine supply

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts

New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025

NHS must be off table in trade talks with Donald Trump, SNP say

KEIR Starmer must give a "cast iron guarantee" the NHS will be off the table in any trade deal with US President Donald Trump, the SNP…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

NHS meets key cancer target amid warning that patients still face delays to care

The overall waiting list for treatment also fell for the sixth consecutive month.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025