Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
More than 1.4 million NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a pay rise from April, the Government announced.
Editor's comment: Prevention is better than cure
By Lee Peart 09 February 2026
The Government unveiled its National Cancer Plan last week to much fanfare, promising three in four cancer patients will survive long term from 2035.
Primary care bodies unite to take fight for financial security future to Parliament
By Liz Wells 29 January 2026
Trade bodies representing primary care have united to make the case for investment in the sector across Parliament.
Disability Advisory Panel launches to help shape health and disability policy
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy.
NHS to be scrutinised for inefficiencies and waste
By Liz Wells 20 January 2026
The NHS is to go under microscope as part of sweeping Government reviews into processes that duplicate work and how services are funded.
Government aims to save thousands of lives with new road safety strategy
By Liz Wells 07 January 2026
The government has unveiled the first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which aims to save thousands of lives on the nation’s roads by tackling drink driving, improving training for young...
Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third
By Liz Wells 10 December 2025
Patients across the UK will benefit from innovative and life-changing treatments following a cut in rebate costs for pharmaceutical companies.
'Trump NHS shakedown' or 'landmark pharma deal'
By Lee Peart 08 December 2025
A pharmaceuticals trade deal with the US has been hailed by the Government as a ‘landmark’ agreement and good for economic growth and investment but the long-term implications for the NHS may not b...
Tough new laws to strengthen defences against cyber attacks on NHS
By Liz Wells 12 November 2025
Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services, including the NHS.
Pride in Place programme to invest up to £5bn in local areas
By Lee Peart 11 November 2025
Up to £5bn will be given to 250 areas across the UK in the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
Government unveils £50m boost for mental health research
By Liz Wells 10 October 2025
The government is to invest up to £50m over the next five years to develop more effective treatments for mental health conditions.
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