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NHS staff need pay talks now, says Unison

By Liz Wells 03 December 2025

The government must hold urgent talks with health unions to 'fix the NHS pay structure once and for all' to avoid staff falling below the legal minimum wage each year, says Unison.

Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty

By Liz Wells 03 December 2025

The government has unveiled new measures to curb the cost of living and tackle child poverty.

Partnership aims to widen participation in clinical research through community pharmacies

By Liz Wells 03 December 2025

The National Pharmacy Association and the Centre for Research Equity have launched a partnership to help independent community pharmacies across the UK recruit participants for clinical trials.

Adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls

By Liz Wells 02 December 2025

Jess Asato, MP for Lowestoft, has been appointed as violence against women and girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.

Government confirms changes to NICE's cost-effectiveness thresholds

By Liz Wells 02 December 2025

The government has announced that it will increase the thresholds NICE uses in evaluations of new medicines to decide which are cost-effective for use in the NHS.

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BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors announce new strike dates in England 

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates over jobs and pay.

Draft recommendations on prostate cancer screening issued

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

The UK National Screening Committee, the expert group which advises the government and the NHS on screening, has issued draft recommendations about prostate screening in the UK.

Hull Royal Infirmary provides revolutionary spinal surgery

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

Hull Royal Infirmary is to offer patients with spinal disorders and degenerative spine conditions a revolutionary form of keyhole surgery after a major investment in a Mobile Imaging System (MIS).

Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

The government has launched a scheme which will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.

RCGPs calls on home secretary to remove barriers for international GPs

By Liz Wells 28 November 2025

The Royal College of GPs has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calling for urgent action to address the barriers International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who have completed their GP specialt...