2 hours ago Patients could be FINED for missing NHS appointments in an attempt to stop no shows, Wes Streeting says 

The Health Secretary said he would be more 'open-minded' to introducing fines if NHS reforms did not cut down the number of no-shows, which currently total around eight million every year.

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9 hours ago Top Labour minister drops major Budget hint over tax increase: Wes Streeting claims party 'did not rule out' hitting firms with NICs rise

The Health Secretary said that the party had not ruled out upping the NICs made by businesses before being elected, as Rachel Reeves faces accusations of ripping up a manifesto pledge.

Politics

9 hours ago Streeting hints at Budget of major tax rises after bagging billions for NHS from Reeves

Health secretary confirms his departmental budget has been agreed and hints at major tax rises on the way

Economics

11 hours ago Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

Wes Streeting also stressed the need for reform as well as investment in the NHS

Politics

12 hours ago Wes Streeting denies 'dystopian' plot to force overweight to get weight loss jabs

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said a new trial to test weight loss injections to get people back to work could be a 'game changer' but he won't force people to take them

Politics

12 hours ago Pharmacies in 'crisis' warning with not enough nurses to fulfil NHS plans

he warning comes as Wes Streeting is to launch a major consultation next week to help shape the Government's 10-year plan for the health service, inviting patients and NHS staff to contribute to the "national conversation"

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12 hours ago Wes Streeting reflects on own cancer journey following Chris Hoy’s terminal diagnosis

Wes Streeting has branded Chris Hoy “inspirational” following the news of his terminal cancer diagnosis - and reflected on his own battle against kidney cancer.

Science

23 hours ago Wes Streeting pledges to rebuild NHS as he launches 'national conversation' on reform

Wes Streeting will invite patients and health staff to share their experience and help shape a 10-year plan for the NHS after a landmark review said it was in a 'critical condition'

Politics

23 hours ago Labour warned nursing shortage and pharmacy closures will affect NHS turnaround

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is to launch a major consultation to help shape the Government’s 10-year-plan for the health service next week.

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