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Allied acquires Jhoots pharmacies

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Allied Pharmacies has acquired 68 Jhoots pharmacies across the UK.

Measures to tackle cyber threats and strengthen public services unveiled

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

The government has unveiled new measures to make online public services more secure and resilient.

Humber and North Yorkshire ICB selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Teresa Fenech has been appointed as chief executive at Humber and North Yorkshire ICB.

NHS partnership opens skies for drone medical deliveries

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Open Skies Network for the adoption of an NHS medical drone delivery service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

AI-powered headset predicts epileptic seizures

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University have developed an AI-powered headset that can predict epileptic seizures up to half an hour before they occur.

Landmark junk food ad ban comes into force

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity.

Record numbers using NHS App to manage health

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

Record numbers of people are using the NHS App to manage their health, according to new statistics.

Former NHS chief executive among health service honours

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The former chief executive of NHS England and a clinician who set up a service for refugee doctors are among those recognised on the New Year's Honours list.

MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The MHRA is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.

AI tackles A&E bottlenecks

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

Patients could be seen quicker this winter as hospitals across England increasingly use AI to help predict when A&E departments will be busiest.