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Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

Thursday, 28 May 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the reappointment of Dr Jake Hard and Professor Seena Fazel as members of the Independent Advisory Panel on Dea...

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UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Norther...

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PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

Saturday, 23 May 2026

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future.  ...

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Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Friday, 22 May 2026

Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government...

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Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws

Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Government to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm....

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Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Communities Secretary Steve Reed speech about a new Neighbourhood Guarantee. ...

UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit

UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk visited the UK to strengthen defence medical cooperation with Ukraine, including collaboration on training, research...

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MHRA consults on new regulatory framework to make UK a global leader in rare disease therapy development 

MHRA consults on new regulatory framework to make UK a global leader in rare disease therapy development 

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Proposed Rare Disease Therapies Framework introduces Investigational Marketing Authorisation and compressed development pathways – industry urged to r...

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Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer

Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The MHRA launches public consultation on new framework that could lead to earlier licensing for therapies for up to 3.5 million people in the UK....

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Memorial service to remember Infected Blood victims

Memorial service to remember Infected Blood victims

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

National memorial service held at St Paul's Cathedral to remember Infected Blood victims....

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Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman at the humanitarian emergencies roundtable on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

MHRA  to support local life sciences sector in Wales

MHRA to support local life sciences sector in Wales

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

MHRA announces new programme of events and greater engagement with industries, researchers, local NHS and government in Wales. ...

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Maternity Adviser to champion safer care for mothers and babies

Maternity Adviser to champion safer care for mothers and babies

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Michelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Adviser....

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Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Monday, 18 May 2026

Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace....

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Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

Friday, 15 May 2026

Safer and faster care for patients as NHS set to introduce single patient record and cut bureaucracy....

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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Friday, 15 May 2026

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Friday, 15 May 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union...

Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Friday, 15 May 2026

New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care....

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New HIV report shows progress but inequalities persist in access to testing, PrEP and early diagnosis

New HIV report shows progress but inequalities persist in access to testing, PrEP and early diagnosis

Thursday, 14 May 2026

HIV testing uptake lowest among Black African heterosexual women in sexual health services....

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Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Details of the pilots and evaluations funded by HM Treasury’s Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund....

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Scope of maternity review confirmed

Scope of maternity review confirmed

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Sussex families to get answers as maternity review scope confirmed....

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King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country...

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CNC launch Live Well programme

CNC launch Live Well programme

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The CNC’s Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) team have launched a six-month lifestyle support programme to help staff to improve their h...

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study....

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Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Sunday, 10 May 2026

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026....

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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

Friday, 08 May 2026

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract innovation and investment in th...

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Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026

Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum....

Government funds ambulances after arson attack

Government funds ambulances after arson attack

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The government has confirmed it will provide a grant for new electric ambulances to replace those destroyed in arson attack....

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Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance

Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Secretary of State delivers a speech on NHS urgent and emergency care at Royal College of Emergency Medicine's (RCEM) annual conference in Birmingham....

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