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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Labour Drops 'NHS Is Not For Sale' Wording For Manifesto
Health
Labour Drops "NHS Is Not For Sale" Wording For Manifesto
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Health
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Rishi Sunak Issues 'Unequivocal' Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Health
Rishi Sunak Issues "Unequivocal" Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
Health
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
Health
Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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What is the future of work? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
What is the future of work?
Catalysing progress: How an incoming government can seize the moment to drive healthy growth Partner content
Health
By MSD
Catalysing progress: How an incoming government can seize the moment to drive healthy growth
Urgent need to prioritise people living with obesity Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Urgent need to prioritise people living with obesity
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Lisa Nandy: 'There is a wealth of talent out there we’re just not drawing on'
Lisa Nandy: 'There is a wealth of talent out there we’re just not drawing on'
By Sienna Rodgers
Culture
Tories 'Deserved' To Lose General Election, Says Former Conservative MP
Tories 'Deserved' To Lose General Election, Says Former Conservative MP
Political parties
Investing in Green Energy Ports Partner content
Investing in Green Energy Ports
By Forth Ports
Environment
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
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From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
NHS communication problems: 'We’re at the mercy of a system that doesn’t work'
Health
By Andrew Brightwell
NHS communication problems: 'We’re at the mercy of a system that doesn’t work'
Andrew Brightwell was the co-author of a think tank report showing problems with NHS communication are disproportionately affecting women – and leaving a terrible toll on long-term patients. He explains its findings
The NHS is failing brain tumour patients – my bill will help to revolutionise their treatment
Health
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
The NHS is failing brain tumour patients – my bill will help to revolutionise their treatment
My sister Margaret was an extraordinary woman who battled hard for what she believed in and inspired the rest of us to keep battling.
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding': The World Health Organization interview
Health
By Sophie Church
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding": The World Health Organization interview
Donald Trump said he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization in the pandemic. Now, some in the UK question our membership. Sophie Church speaks to Europe’s regional director Hans Kluge about why the WHO is preparing for the worst
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader Partner content
Health
By WSP
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader
WSP’s Claire Gott discusses the importance of delivering major pharmaceutical and laboratory infrastructure to drive the UK towards its future as a global leader in Life Sciences.
Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Innovative solutions at Alzheimer’s Disease International
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Health
By Sophie Church
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, but patients are still fighting to be prescribed. Sophie Church looks at whether a Labour government would make access simpler
Policy solutions for tackling prostate cancer – a disease of inequality Partner content
Health
By Bayer
Policy solutions for tackling prostate cancer – a disease of inequality
This prostate cancer awareness month, Bayer is calling on the Government to prioritise and address variations in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer that drive health inequalities.
The NHS Parliamentary Awards give a chance to recognise unsung heroes
Health
By Steve Brine MP
The NHS Parliamentary Awards give a chance to recognise unsung heroes
As Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, I have the privilege of visiting NHS services right across the country and I am always impressed by the resilience and dedication of their staff, despite the challenges which the health service faces.
Botched and Botoxed: The 'wild west' of cosmetic procedures
Health
By Harriet Symonds
Botched and Botoxed: The 'wild west' of cosmetic procedures
Non-surgical beauty procedures are becoming increasingly popular – and creating an unregulated industry that risks lives as a result. Harriet Symonds reports on the new medical ‘wild west’
How data can lead to better health equity Partner content
Health
By MSD
How data can lead to better health equity
With the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) agreed between government and industry, MSD believes that focus must now turn to implementation to improve health outcomes. John McNeill, Executive Director at MSD in the UK, writes about the opportunity to achieve this
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
One felt unsupported by their party; all made every effort to continue working throughout their treatment. Sienna Rodgers speaks to four MPs diagnosed with cancer while serving constituents
No one should fear going into hospital and it’s time for the government to take action, warns Parkinson’s UK Partner content
Health
By Parkinson's UK
No one should fear going into hospital and it’s time for the government to take action, warns Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s UK is calling on the UK government to take action to prevent severe harm to millions of patients who are not receiving their vital medication on time while in hospital, as part of its Get It On Time campaign.
World Health Authority questions UK reliance on physician associates
Health
By Sophie Church
World Health Authority questions UK reliance on physician associates
The World Health Organization (WHO) has questioned the UK’s employment of Physician Associates (PAs), as the debate over their place in the NHS continues.
Preparing for an impending crisis in dementia care Partner content
Health
By HC-One
Preparing for an impending crisis in dementia care
With the number of people living with dementia set to almost double by 2040, how can the already fragile care system cope?
Hospitals and GPs alone do not have the capacity to help all those with hearing loss
Health
By Yasmin Qureshi MP
Hospitals and GPs alone do not have the capacity to help all those with hearing loss
It was a regular Tuesday morning, and I was on the order paper for Justice questions.
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
The government taskforce responsible for tackling disparities in maternity care only met twice in 2023, despite its terms of reference saying it would meet every two months.
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Health
By Tali Fraser
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Born into a political family, Victoria Atkins was seemingly destined to end up in government. But, as the Health Secretary tells Tali Fraser, her journey has not been straightforward – and nor are the issues she’s attempting to tackle. Photography by David Bebber
Faster progress is needed to tackle heart care waits Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
Faster progress is needed to tackle heart care waits
Long waits for heart care put people at higher risk of avoidable heart attacks, disabling heart failure and even premature death
Navigating the economic impact of neurological disorders in the UK Partner content
Health
By Roche Products Ltd
Navigating the economic impact of neurological disorders in the UK
Neurological conditions affect one in six Britons, impacting lives, work, and the economy. A recent report produced by The Economist Impact on the economic impact of neurological conditions on the UK was the focus of discussion at a parliamentary event last month that explored potential ways to transform patient care
Sunbeds – the myths and the facts Partner content
Health
By The Sunbed Association
Sunbeds – the myths and the facts
Professional sunbeds help people to tan “responsibly” without burning, says The Sunbed Association
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Environment
By L'Myah Sherae and Lord Woolley
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Londoners are being exposed to illegal levels of air pollution.
NOAH achieves Silver accreditation in Investors in the Environment (iiE) Programme Partner content
Health
By NOAH
NOAH achieves Silver accreditation in Investors in the Environment (iiE) Programme
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Record number of organisations achieve a British Safety Council International Safety Award in 2024
A record number of organisations around the world have once again received a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing, with British Safety Council today (Thursday) revealing the 1124 winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards.
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