MHRA investigation uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network
By Lee Peart 30 April 2026
Seven men have been sentenced to over 21 years’ imprisonment after an MHRA-led investigation exposed a £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network.
Time runs out for assisted dying bill
By Lee Peart 27 April 2026
Time has run out for the assisted dying bill to become law after it failed to clear the House of Lords last week.
Clinical standards overhaul to reduce maternal deaths
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
New clinical standards have been set by the NHS to reduce avoidable deaths and prevent future tragedies.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Profound concern' over GMC 'policy reversal'
By Lee Peart 22 April 2026
Doctors have expressed ‘profound concern’ over Government plans to allow the GMC to retain its right of appeal over determinations of the Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service (MPTS).
Blood pressure medication recall announced by MHRA
By Lee Peart 21 April 2026
Pharmacy and healthcare professionals have been advised to stop supplying a batch of blood pressures medication due to a manufacturing error.
Police expand scope of medical negligence investigation
By Lee Peart 17 April 2026
A police investigation into allegations of medical negligence at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has been expanded to include a small number of cases relating to cardiothoracic sur...
Donna Ockenden to lead Sussex maternity review
By Lee Peart 17 April 2026
Donna Ockenden has been confirmed as chair of a maternity review of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Leadership rating dropped from outstanding to requires improvement
By Lee Peart 16 April 2026
The CQC leadership rating for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has dropped from outstanding to requires improvement.
AI regulatory framework programme for medical devices secures funding
By Lee Peart 09 April 2026
An MHRA programme to develop an AI regulatory framework for medical devices has secured £3.6m in funding from the DHSC.
Out of hours GP service rated outstanding
By Lee Peart 08 April 2026
HealthHero has been rated outstanding overall for the third time by the CQC for its integrated urgent care service in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
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