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Better community care thanks to nursing funding boost

Better community care thanks to nursing funding boost

Monday, 09 March 2026

Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following a 5.4% increase in funding for nursing care....

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UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRC

UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRC

Friday, 06 March 2026

UK Minister for Africa Jenny Chapman visited the DRC, pledging £13 million for peace, aid, and support for survivors of sexual violence, while boostin...

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Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Friday, 06 March 2026

The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....

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Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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The fake £9.8 million NHS contract: directors banned after investors tricked out of more than £2 million

The fake £9.8 million NHS contract: directors banned after investors tricked out of more than £2 million

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Husband-and-wife banned as company directors for combined 23 years...

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Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care....

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Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms. ...

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology....

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Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Spring Forecast 2026 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves....

New bone scanners to help prevent fractures and cut waiting times

New bone scanners to help prevent fractures and cut waiting times

Sunday, 01 March 2026

Patients across England will benefit from new bone scanners to diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, life-changing fractures....

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Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

Friday, 27 February 2026

Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year....

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Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. ...

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Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Thursday, 26 February 2026

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build...

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Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work

Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity....

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MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network

MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Officers from the MHRA's Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) have raided two separate premises as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised crimi...

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Better access to GPs with same day appointments for urgent care

Better access to GPs with same day appointments for urgent care

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Patients to benefit from improved access to GP appointments under new contract backed by nearly £500 million....

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We are calling time on the justice system of the past

We are calling time on the justice system of the past

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon David Lammy MP sets out his vision for the future of the courts at Microsoft’s AI tour....

More children to be protected from deadly viruses

More children to be protected from deadly viruses

Sunday, 22 February 2026

New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases....

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Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointments

Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointments

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Patients across the country will have better access to NHS dentistry, boosting earlier intervention, prevention and continuity of care....

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PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice

PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice

Friday, 20 February 2026

MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence....

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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction....

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UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology

UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Patients benefit from earlier access to technologies that could improve or save lives, as the MHRA approved 17 per cent more clinical investigations i...

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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials....

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£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptation...

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Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Monday, 16 February 2026

New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....

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Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

Friday, 13 February 2026

Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people....

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Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression

Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession. ...

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers

Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers

Friday, 06 February 2026

Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026)....

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