4 h. ago Wes Streeting calls for urgent action from retailers after Boots sold weight

A 16-year-old girl was twice able to buy Wegovy at Boots as part of an undercover probe after giving a fake date of birth which was not challenged.

Politics

68 h. ago New rehab service to help NHS staff with joint and muscle pain back into work

Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the leading causes of absence among NHS employees, the Government said.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS warns 'call 999' over 'sudden' symptom which could need urgent medical attention

The NHS says that, if not treated in time, it could be 'serious'

Events

3 d. ago NHS workers to get free Nuffield Health gym membership and personal trainer to combat shortages

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced programme with Nuffield Health for NHS workers suffering from muscle and joint pain - see where it will be offered first

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3 d. ago American biotech firms could be handed sensitive NHS patient data in controversial trade deal, Wes Streeting confirms

The Health Secretary insisted that the NHS was 'not up for grabs' in the trade deal being negotiated by Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

Economics

3 d. ago Wes Streeting wants to mobilise millions calling for 'Blitz spirit' to rebuild the NHS

Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls on Brits to consider a career on the NHS frontline - insisting it remains a funding priority despite new arms race in Europe and Russian aggression

Politics

3 d. ago NHS ‘never’ on the table for trade deal, Downing Street says

The Government will ‘only ever sign’ agreements that align with the UK’s interests, Downing Street has said.

Economics

3 d. ago Skype to be axed by Microsoft as video calling app users handed urgent message

Microsoft has revealed Skype will soon not be available as its users are urged to instead to log into Microsoft Teams instead to stay connected with existing chats and contacts

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump will 'of course' be met with protests on state visit, Wes Streeting admits

Last time Donald Trump came to London a huge blimp depicting him as an angry baby flew outside Parliament, and Wes Streeting said 'of course' there would be protests when he returns

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3 d. ago Wes Streeting confronted with old tweets opposing ‘sad, odious’ Trump’s last state visit

Wes Streeting was confronted with old tweets he made opposing Donald Trump’s last state visit, after Keir Starmer yesterday (27 February) presented the US president with a royal invitation for a second UK visit.

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3 d. ago There will ‘of course’ be people protesting over Trump visit, Streeting says

The King has invited Mr Trump to make a second state visit to the UK, an unprecedented gesture towards an American leader.

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3 d. ago Trump right that US presence in Ukraine could deter Russia, says Streeting

The president had said: ‘We are a backstop because we’ll be over there, we’ll be working in the country.’

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3 d. ago Ending the 8am scramble for GP appointments ‘a big challenge’, Streeting says

A new GP contract has been described as a ‘breakthrough moment’ by the Health Secretary.

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3 d. ago GPs accept new contract to 'free up' doctors: Will it end the ‘8am scramble’?

The deal includes an extra £889 million in funding for the year 2025 to 2026

Science

4 d. ago Wes Streeting backs Angela Rippon’s dance day to help ‘build healthy society’

The national dance day will see events at community centres, dance clubs, studios and hospitals, involving 55,000 dance teachers.

Politics

4 d. ago Everything we know about the mysterious illness in Congo as experts explore causes

The outbreak in Congo has claimed over 50 lives, prompting urgent calls for action from health organisations

Science

4 d. ago Beer drinking body calls for 'simple' change to save hundreds of pubs from closure

The Campaign for Real Ale has written to Deputy PM Angela Rayner to ramp-up calls for urgent action to stop a wave of pub closures

Politics

4 d. ago Experts warn of ‘second norovirus wave’ with people catching bug more than once

Symptoms of norovirus can be more severe in older adults, young children and those who are immunocompromised.

Events

4 d. ago Martin Lewis warns of 'major holes' in Lifetime Isas as he calls for urgent action

The Lifetime Isa was first unveiled in 2016 as a savings vehicle for people saving for their first home, or their retirement - but Martin Lewis has warned of 'major holes'

Events

5 d. ago New NHS boss insists she is NOT 'a mouthpiece' for Wes Streeting or the Department of Health

Dr Penny Dash (pictured) told MPs on the Commons Health and Social Care Committee she is 'ambitious' and a 'strong person'.

Politics