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Government urged to drop Palantir's Federated Data Platform

By Lee Peart 09 July 2026

MPs have urged the Government to drop Palantir’s Federated Platform (FDP) and find an alternative.

WAITING LIST

Waiting list rises for second month amid record A&E attendances

By Lee Peart 09 July 2026

The overall NHS waiting list rose for the second consecutive month in May, up by 60,153 on April, to 7.28m.

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Government announces 10-year NHS capital plan

By Lee Peart 08 July 2026

A 10-year capital plan for the NHS has been announced by the Government.

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Delayed discharge costs rise to £2.7bn

By Lee Peart 07 July 2026

The cost of delayed discharged rose 7.5% to £2.7bn in 2025/26, according to The King’s Fund.

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AI triage and ambient voice technology among £10bn NHS innovations

By Lee Peart 07 July 2026

An AI triage tool that makes sure patients are directed to the right care and ambient voice note technology are among the innovations within a £10bn NHS investment over the next three years.

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EXCLUSIVE: A financial framework to drive the 10-Year Health Plan

03 July 2026

Sandy Cook, senior policy advisor, The NHS Alliance, explains why funding flows are crucial to the success of the 10-Year Health Plan

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First Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner to be appointed

By Lee Peart 30 June 2026

The Government has announced the appointment of the first ever Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner.

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Maternity and neonatal system no longer fit for purpose, Baroness Amos finds

By Lee Peart 30 June 2026

The maternity and neonatal system in England is no longer fit to consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate care, according to the final report of the Independent National Maternity and Neona...

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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Back of the queue

By Lee Peart 26 June 2026

Mark Dayan, Nuffield Trust policy analyst, finds the benefits of leaving the EU have been few and far between for the NHS.

REGULATION

NHS staff face prison if they withhold inquiry information

By Lee Peart 25 June 2026

NHS staff face prison sentences of up to two years if they withhold information on failures from inquiries.

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Casey Commission and MSF must address 'dementia data gaps,' says King's Fund

By Lee Peart 24 June 2026

A ‘dementia data gap’ must be addressed by the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia (MSF), according to The Kings Fund.