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DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer casesThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has had to retract a misleading claim that sunbeds are as dangerous a cancer risk as smoking.In Janua…
Chair Heather Hallett says pandemic had devastating impact due to NHS being in ‘parlous state’ at timeThe NHS “teetered on the brink of collapse” during the Covid pandemic, and only just coped thanks to the “superhuman” efforts of healthcare workers, a…
Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim to reduce international recruitment to 10%Ministers’ plans to cut the international workforce within NHS England appear overambitious, MPs ha…
More than 20% of weekend availability lost in England since 2022, forcing some to turn to A&E, says national associationPeople who need to obtain medication at the weekend are having to undertake long trips because more pharmacies are cutting their…
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemicsA flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said would play a vital role in protecting Britain from futu…
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemicsA flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said would play a vital role in protecting Britain from futu…
On 16 December 2025, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation to simplify the rules governing medical devices in the EU.
Chief medical adviser warns of side-effects and calls for action on junk food advertising and making food healthierWeight-loss drugs cannot rescue the UK from its deepening obesity crisis and produce unpleasant side-effects for many users, the governme…
CMA says it wants to ensure market ‘working well for consumers’ as more Britons forced to seek private careThe UK’s competition watchdog has launched a review into the £8bn private dentistry market after the price of a consultation increased by nearly …
Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up fallsChildren are at risk of measles because the NHS is “clearly failing” to ensure they get the MMR vaccine and its system needs an urgent overha…